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Desserts · New Favorite · New Traditions · Vegan · Vegetarian

Cherry Crisp (Gluten and Dairy Free)

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Sour cherry desserts are a big favorite. While trying to avoid gluten, I was craving a cherry something, crisp…pie…cobbler. I decided to try a Cherry Crisp with almond (instead of wheat) flour using applesauce instead of butter. The result is a gluten and dairy free dessert. The girls likened the Cherry Crisp to a really good cherry granola bar.

If you prefer to skip the whole gluten and dairy free scene, substitute all-purpose flour for almond flour and margarine instead of applesauce.

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CHERRY CRISP

2 cups cherry pie filling (gluten-free)
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray 8×8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.  Spread the cherry filling in the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Combine the oats, almond flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and applesauce together.
  • Crumble evenly over the cherry mixture.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.

 

Garden · Gluten Free · New Favorite · New Traditions · Vegetarian

Almond Flour Zucchini Bread…Gluten Free!

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Almond Flour is a new experience for me and I love it.  I am truly a ‘nut’ job, loving nuts and often acting like one. Using Almond Flour in place of wheat flour was right up my alley. Oldest daughter, Megan, shared this recipe with me since she is also trying to be gluten-free.

I can’t wait to experiment using almond flour in other recipes!

ALMOND FLOUR ZUCCHINI BREAD

1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup honey
1 ripe banana
1 cup shredded, unpeeled zucchini (squeeze some of the moisture out)

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Combine the dry ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Place the wet ingredients in the bowl and beat on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until frothy and fully combined.  Add the zucchini and beat again just enough to incorporate.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients with the mixer running, until all of the flour mixture has been incorporated.
  • Spoon the batter into 2 mini loaf pans (or use to make muffins).

  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until the middle is set and a toothpick comes out clean.