Hi, my name is Vivian. I am a blogger and a foodie. I love all aspects of food, drink and entertaining. On this blog I will share some of my favourite dishes, food & bevs as well as restaurant recommendations and reviews with you. All recipes shown are gluten free unless otherwise indicated to be containing gluten. I was diagnosed with celiac disease 10 years ago and have been gluten free since & enjoying life. Welcome to my world of food, wine & dine.
Saturday, 23 March 2013
Flourless Chocolate Banana Nut Muffins
Ingredients:
4 squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup butter or use coconut oil or margarine for vegan version
3/4 cup cane sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder + more for dusting the muffin tins
3 eggs, beaten or use flax gel for vegan version
1 cup nuts of your choice, chopped
1 ripe banana, mashed
1 tsp vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 300F. Grease a 12 muffin tin, and dust with cocoa powder.
In a double boiler over low heat, melt chocolate and butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, banana, nuts and vanilla. ~~Add an extra banana for extra banana-y goodness~~
Pour batter equally into prepared muffin tins.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Let cool in tins for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
Happy Baking my Foodies :)
Love V
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Wednesday, 20 March 2013
Buckwheat Hot Cereal
Although Spring is here, the weather is still cold. I love starting my day with a hot cereal. Here's my personal favourite recipe, you are welcome to alter it to your preference.
Ingredients:
1 cup buckwheat grouts
2 cups water
3 tbsps cinnamon powder
2 tbsps brown sugar, maple syrup, honey or agave nectar
1 cup almond milk, rice milk or coconut milk
Cook the twice washed buckwheat in water on medium high heat. Bring to a rolling boil then turn down to medium low heat. Cover the pot with a lid. Let cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
Remove lid and stir in cinnamon and sweetener. Add milk of your cereal. Stir well and serve. Add fresh or dried fruits, chia seeds, hemp seeds or flax.
Enjoy :)