Author: Jennifer

Simple Liquid Stevia

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Liquid stevia makes a versatile and terrific sweetener and it can be made very inexpensively.

I use liquid stevia almost exclusively to sweeten liquids.  This is because it is very stable at room temperature (it does not go bad or get moldy) and it is already dissolved so I won’t get an extra sweet mouthful of coffee in my last sip!  It blends effortlessly into hot or cold liquids.

Stevia does not contain carbohydrates nor calories.  It has a glycemic index of 0.  That means it won’t affect your blood sugar at all.

Simple Liquid Stevia:

1 tsp pure powdered stevia (I prefer NuNaturals or NOW brand Better Stevia)

3 tbsp filtered water

1 oz dropper bottle

Optional Awesome Flavorings:

  1. Add 3 tsp vanilla, almond, pistachio or even chocolate extracts.
  2. Add 3-5 drops of Pure essential oils (I recommend DoTERRA brand, please do not consume essential oils if they do not have a supplement label on the bottle!)  My favorite flavors are:  lemon and orange.

I purchase essential oils from DoTERRA because I trust the company and feel they have a strong business philosophy, care for the environment and products that I can stand behind. If you would like to buy the same oils that I use you can purchase them HERE. Note: There are also some great essential oil recipes on the site!

If you would like to learn more about the company visit DoTERRA.

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Now That’s Sweet!
Jennifer

Citrus Zucchini Bread

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Citrus Zucchini Bread
 
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Nutrition Information
  • Serves: 14
  • Serving size: 14
  • Calories: 183
  • Fat: 14.4g
  • Carbohydrates: 15.8g
  • Fiber: 13g
  • Protein: 5.8g
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Citrus zucchini bread is a fantastic riff on classic zucchini bread incorporates yellow squash, cardamon and fresh citrus.
Ingredients
  • ½ cup toasted unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 ½ cups finely shredded zucchini (yellow squash!)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla
  • 1 ½ cups almond flour
  • ¼ cup chia seed flour
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cardamom
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Pinch pure powdered stevia
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
  • ⅓ cup erythritol
  • ⅓ cup xylitol
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast coconut for 5-8 minutes until light golden and set aside to cool. Increase oven temperature to 375°F. Prepare a 5x7-inch loaf pan by placing a piece of parchment on the bottom and spraying it and the sides with oil.
  2. Grate the zucchini and squeeze out as much water as possible then place it in a small bowl with the lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl whisk to combine the almond flour, chia seed flour, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, baking soda, salt and stevia. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut oil, erythritol, and xylitol. Add the flour mixture and blend into a smooth batter. Then add the zucchini mixture blending to combine. Fold in the chopped pecans.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes at 375°F then turn the oven down to 350°F and continue to bake another 30-35 minutes until light golden brown and set in the center. If the bread begins to brown too much on top cover it with aluminum foil and continue baking. Remove from oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a cooling rack. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze tightly wrapped for up to 3 months. Serve at room temperature or toasted.
  5. Optional: Add 6 drops of certified pure lemon essential oil and 7 drops of certified pure grapefruit essential oils to the batter. ALSO this bread is delicious served with a cream glaze made with 3 Tbsp erythritol (powdered), 2 Tbsp heavy cream and ½ tsp vanilla. Add additional essential oils as described above to your taste and then whisk until fully combined. Drizzle over bread and serve!
Notes
Net Carbs : 2.8g
SugarOH: 9.1g
 

Lemon Chiffon Coconut Cake

Lemon Chiffon Coconut Cake

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This cake is wonderful enhanced with essential oils. Try adding 1-3 drops of lemon, lime, bergamot, orange or lavender!

Lemon Chiffon Coconut Cake
 
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Nutrition Information
  • Serves: 12
  • Serving size: 1 slice or ¼ th of one cake
  • Calories: 190
  • Fat: 13.1g
  • Carbohydrates: 14.8g
  • Fiber: 11.7g
  • Protein: 7.3g
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Ingredients
  • 14 large egg whites
  • ½ tsp cream of tartar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 7 egg yolks
  • ⅓ cup xylitol
  • 3 tbsp erythritol
  • Pinch pure powdered stevia
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup coconut flour, sifted
  • 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare 3 mini Bundt pans or one large Bundt pan with oil. Set aside.
  2. Combine the egg whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl. Use a handheld or standing mixer to beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl whisk together the melted butter, coconut milk, egg yolks, sweeteners, lemon zest, vanilla and salt. Once fully combined add the coconut flour and baking powder. Blend quickly (the longer it sits the more likely it will become very thick).
  4. Add ⅓ of the egg whites to the coconut mixture and stir to combine. Gently add another ⅓ of the eggs to the mixture and using a spatula fold into the batter. Repeat for the remaining egg whites. Do not overmix, try to keep as much air in the batter as possible.
  5. Fill each pan then bake for 40-45 minutes until fully set, golden on top and it begins to pull away from the sides of the pan. Allow to cool for 15 minutes then invert and continue to cool. The cakes should fall from the pan but some gentle nudging may be necessary. NOTE: a large Bundt pan will require 65-75 minutes to completely bake.
Notes
Net Carbs : 3.1g
SugarOH: 8.3g
 

Spiced Pumpkin and Pecan Waffles

Spiced Pumpkin and Pecan Waffles

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Spiced Pumpkin and Pecan Waffles
 
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Nutrition Information
  • Serves: 3
  • Calories: 341
  • Fat: 22g
  • Carbohydrates: 19.3g
  • Fiber: 15g
  • Protein: 17.7g
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Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp grapeseed oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tbsp xylitol
  • 1 pinch pure powdered stevia
  • ½ cup unsweetened pumpkin puree
  • ⅓ cup chia seed meal
  • ⅓ cup ground pecans
  • ¼ cup unsweetened protein powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ginger
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ⅛ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ⅛ tsp salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat a non-stick waffle maker. Spray or brush wells with oil just before adding the batter. Alternatively, preheat oven to 350°F and bake waffles in a silicone waffle pan set on a baking sheet for 17 minutes, then flip over onto the baking sheet and continue to bake another 4 minutes.
  2. Whisk together the eggs, coconut milk, oil, vanilla, xylitol and stevia in a medium bowl until fully combined.
  3. Whisk in the pumpkin puree until smooth.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the chia seed meal, pecan meal (simply grind ⅓ cup pecans in a blender until fine), protein powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder and salt to break up any clumps. Add this to the pumpkin mixture whisking to blend for 1-2 minutes.
  5. For conventional waffle maker: pour the batter into the waffle maker as is required for your waffle maker. Some waffle makers are larger or thicker than others so the amount of waffles this recipe makes may vary – simply divide the waffles into three equal servings once cooked.
  6. Cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and set. Or follow your waffle maker directions. May be refrigerated for up to 1 week in a zip top bag or frozen for up to 3 months.
Notes
Net Carbs : 4.3g
SugarOH: 4g