Author: xwina

  • FRESH ORANGE SCONES

    Ingredients ▢1-¾ cups all-purpose flour ▢6 tablespoons Monkfruit Sweetener (or your favorite 0 calorie sweetener) ▢2 teaspoons baking powder ▢½ teaspoon baking soda ▢¼ teaspoon salt ▢¼ cup cold butter 1 medium orange ▢½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt ▢1 egg ▢½ teaspoon orange extract (optional) ▢8 teaspoons low-sugar orange marmalade ▢Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Line a baking sheet with Silpat liner or light grease with non-stick baking spray….

  • LEMON COCONUT TEA CAKE

    Ingredients ▢2 cups all-purpose flour ▢1 teaspoon baking powder ▢¼ teaspoon salt ▢1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk ▢¼ cup (½ stick) butter, cut into several piecesZest of 1 lemon ▢Juice of ½ lemon ▢4 large eggs, preferably at room temperature ▢2 cups sugar ▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract ▢2 teaspoons dark rum (optional) ▢¾ cup shredded coconut Instructions Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 350F degrees….

  • PEANUT BUTTER ‘N CHOCOLATE NICE CREAM

    Ingredients ▢3 bananas, frozen ▢2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder ▢¼ cup powdered peanut butter ▢¼ cup dry roasted peanuts (I used lightly salted peanuts) Instructions Roughly chop bananas and add to food processor or high-powered blender (I used my VitaMix). Process until chopped into small pieces and then continue to process on low until mixture becomes thickened and smooth, with no more…

  • LIGHT & HEALTHY APPLE PIE PARFAIT

    Ingredients ▢2 teaspoons cornstarch ▢1 cup peeled and chopped Fuji or Gala apples ▢1 packet natural no-calorie sweetener (such as Truvia) ▢¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ▢¼ teaspoon vanilla extract ▢pinch salt ▢½ cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt ▢1 graham cracker, finely crushed (¼th of a sheet) Instructions In a medium microwave safe bowl, stir together the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water until it is dissolved.  Add the apples, half of the…

  • 4-Ingredient Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

    Ingredients ▢1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky) ▢¾ cup packed light brown sugar ▢1 large egg ▢¾ teaspoon baking soda Instructions Position an oven rack in the center of your oven and then preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners. In a large bowl, beat the peanut butter, brown sugar, egg, and baking…

  • LOW SUGAR FRUIT & NUT CHOCOLATE CLUSTERS

    Ingredients ▢¼ cup walnuts, toasted (optional) and chopped ▢¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted (optional) and chopped ▢1 tablespoon dried cranberries, chopped ▢1 tablespoon raisins, chopped ▢3 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (I used Ghirardelli) Instructions Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside. Add nuts to a non-stick skillet and dry roast for just a couple of minutes (optional). Chop nuts and fruit. Add to…

  • INSTANT POT FLOURLESS BANANA OAT CAKE

    Ingredients ▢½ cup mashed overripe banana (about 1 large) ▢½ cup almond butter ▢⅓ cup zero calorie sweetener (I used Lankato Monkfruit) ▢2 eggs ▢½ teaspoon baking soda ▢½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ▢¼ teaspoon fine sea salt1 cup quick cooking rolled oats Instructions Cut two strips of parchment paper and place in 7-inch round baking pan making a cross, set aside. This will allow you to easily remove the cake…

  • Pancake Bake

    INGREDIENTS ½ lb lean turkey breakfast sausage, raw i use Jennie O 1 tbsp maple syrup 2 cups all purpose white flour 1 tbsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 2 tbsp stevia or favorite sugar substitute 1 tsp cinnamon 1-½ cups 1% low fat milk 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp butter melted INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 casserole dish well with cooking spray.  Place turkey sausage in a pan, break up…

  • INGREDIENT 7-UP CUPCAKES

    Ingredients ▢1 Betty Crocker Super Moist Cake Mix (15.25 ounces) ▢1 can (12 ounces) Diet 7-Up Optional Icing: ▢¼ cup Swerve confectioner’s sugar ▢1 tablespoon Limoncello liquer (or lemon juice) ▢1 tablespoon melted butter ▢½ tablespoon low-fat milk ▢½ teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions Heat the oven to 350F degrees. Line cupcake or muffin tins with paper liners. (I was able to make 20 cupcakes.) In a large bowl, mix…

  • CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PIE IN A MUG

    Ingredients ▢¾ cup non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt ▢1-½ tablespoons powdered peanut butter ▢2 tablespoons natural light whipped topping (Truwhip) ▢2 chocolate graham crackers (½ sheet), crumbled ▢1 tablespoon chopped peanuts (optional) Instructions In a small bowl (or mug), stir together yogurt and peanut butter powder until thoroughly mixed. Add whipped topping and crushed chocolate graham crackers. If desired, top with chopped peanuts. Enjoy!