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Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Posted on May 16, 2021 by prissymuskoka

I was looking for something to satisfy my sweet tooth but also had some healthy bits with it? Too good to be true ?!

Say hello to gluten free Peanut Butter Energy Balls! Easy to whip together! Plus your kids will enjoy!

Ingredients

1 cup peanut butter (we like Kraft)

1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup maple syrup

2 cups gluten free oats (we like Bob’s Red Mill)

Mix ingredients together. Then refrigerate for 30 minutes.

The mixture will now easily form into little balls – bite size of your choice!

These are so great for snacks and when on the go!

You can also add shredded coconut and other things as you wish!

Enjoy!

Ice Cream Cake ~ Gluten Free

Posted on January 31, 2021 by prissymuskoka

We miss Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cakes. So for my husband’s birthday I attempted to make the best copy cat cake.

I started out by reviewing many recipes online. Then meshed then all together.

You will need:

Chocolate ice cream – one large package

Vanilla ice cream – one large package

Epicure Chocolate fudge mix

Kinnikinnick chocolate sandwich creme cookies (crumbled)

Icing For decorating

I used a 9 inch cake pan and lined it with cellophane (to make removal of slices easier later).

I then packed the carton of chocolate ice cream to the bottom of the pan.

I whipped up the Epicure Chocolate Fudge and let it cool before I spread it over the chocolate ice cream. I then let the cake set another 30 minutes before putting the cookie crumble layer on.

I couldn’t find gluten free cookie crumble, so I bought a package of Kinnikinnick chocolate creme filled cookies. I then crushed them to make the crumble.

Then put the cake back in freezer for 30 minutes to set.

Add the vanilla layer of ice cream next.

Put back in freezer to set while making icing.

Enjoy!

We really liked it! Hope you do too!

Gluten Free Cake Cookies

Posted on August 9, 2020 by prissymuskoka

Sometimes you are an adult when you are exposed to a new recipe! A friend told me about Cake Cookies! Who knew I could use a cake mix and turn it into a cookie ?!

Pick you favourite cake mix (I used Duinkerken)

2 eggs

3/8 Cup olive oil

Mix well. Then make small (about the size of 2 heaping tablespoons) balls. Place on a cookie sheet that has parchment paper.

Place in an oven pre-set to 350 degrees

Cook for about 15 minutes. Bottoms will be browned.

For a decant dessert, icing cookings and put two cookies together.

Duinkerken Gluten Free Pizza Crust Mix ~ Review

Posted on June 23, 2020 by prissymuskoka

I was so excited to try this and compare to Bob’s Red Mill Mix.

This kit makes two 12 inch pizza crusts. The big difference between this package and Bob Red Mill’s Mix is you must have quick rising yeast on hand. It’s not included in the mix.

Otherwise, it’s easy to blend in the yeast, add in the eggs, oil and warm water. I let it set and covered to rise for 10 minutes (instead of the suggested 5 minutes)

I greased up my hands. It was easy to divide and spread out. Way less stickier and easier to spread compared to when I made Bob Red Mill.

I did find it took about 25minutes to bake, instead of the 15 minutes that was recommended.

It was delicious! It was more bread like than hard cardboard which is like so many of the other frozen gluten free pizza crusts! Highly recommend!

Review: Duinkerken Gluten-free Muffin mix

Posted on May 30, 2020 by prissymuskoka

I was soooo excited to see on their online site that they had a special, where I could get a sampling of their products (18 for $99)

I’ve heard so much about how great Duinkerken is. So how could I not resist?!

My first product to try is their muffin mix.

It comes plain so you can make it and add your favourite fruit or flavours. My daughter requested chocolate chip muffins.

I added 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips. But also a few (about 1/4 cup) of the chocolate- white chocolate chips from PC.

I was so happy to see that this mix fills 12 muffin tin slots.

As promised on the box, they were cooked perfectly in 30 minutes.

They smell heavenly coming out of the oven

And WOW these taste amazing! You would never guess they are gluten free: moist, spongey, flavourful. These 12 muffins will not be lasting long in our household.

What is your favourite muffin to make with this mix? Let me know!

Gluten Free Breakfast Bars

Posted on May 25, 2020 by prissymuskoka

I wanted something easy, quick, and that my daughter would want to eat for breakfast or for a snack!

These peanut butter bars are just the trick!

You will need:

3 cups Gluten Free Oats

1/2 cup maple syrup

1 cup peanut butter

Mix ingredients. Then pat into an 8×8 pan.

Put in fridge to set. Cut into bars and serve.

Easy and the best part is everyone in the family will enjoy!

Gluten Free Chocolate Donuts

Posted on May 24, 2020 by prissymuskoka

Who can resist a donut? Now…who would like a Gluten Free Donut?

I bought an Epicure Perfect Portion Bagel & Donut Pan to make homemade ones.

To ensure these donuts are for everyone’s taste buds I bought Kinnikinnick gluten free chocolate cake mix as my base.

Bet you can’t eat just one!

1) make up the cake mix as per directions – *i do use milk instead of water

Preheat oven to 400Degrees (if using a silicone donut pan)

2) I did butter and flour the donut pan and place on a sheet pan (for better stability)

3) spoon the batter into the wells.

Cook for 15 minutes. Immediately take out of oven and off sheet pan. let sit for 5 minutes before removing donut to a cooling rack.

I did up a chocolate glaze to drizzle over the donuts.

I used the Lantic chocolate frosting recipe:

2 tablespoons butter

3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate

6 tablespoons milk

1 1/4 cup icing sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Put all ingredients into a saucepan over low heat. Whisk until smooth. Pour over donuts.

Decorate to your liking

The Epicure pan is going to be well used I think! I may need to buy another one to help speed up the cooking process

Apple Crisp Pie

Posted on April 29, 2020 by prissymuskoka

When you want a pie but your husband wants apple crisp – make an Apple Crisp Pie!

Start with a gluten free pie shell and fill it with freshly sliced apples (about 6). Spritz lemon juice on the apple slices.

Get your pie shell ready

Then put in the apple slices.

Then in a separate bowl add:

1 1/2 cups gluten free oats

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

1 1/2 cups gluten free flour (that has xanthan gum)

1 cup melted butter

Spices – 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 salt

* I ended up doubling the recipe so the entire top was even. And to be honest, we all love the topping!

Mix well.

Careful pack onto the apples.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 60 minutes (if it wasn’t in a pie shell it would be cooked in about 30 minutes.)

Yum! It was delicious!

Serve warm with ice cream.

Hope you enjoy too!

Review: Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Pizza Crust

Posted on April 11, 2020 by prissymuskoka

Well it’s a different Good Friday this year…pandemic, everyone is to self isolate and home quarantine, so we decided to make homemade gluten free pizza!

I had a package of Bob’s Red Mill in the pantry. I followed the directions as per the bag. Simple ingredients needed: warm water, eggs and oil. It was easy to mix. * I did add a sprinkle of Italian seasoning to the dough just for added flavour. This is what it looked like just before covering to let rise:

After the 20 minutes (I left mine longer). As I was busy cooking bacon, chopping mushrooms; …prepping to top the pizza!

This is what it looked like after letting it rest:

I took my time with spreading out the dough and heavily greased my hands with butter. I decided to place a sheet of parchment paper over top of my pizza stone. I sprinkled corn meal over the paper.

I found the dough easily spread out over the stone/paper. I tried hard to make a thin crust.

I did not follow the recommendation to bake the crust for 7-9 minutes before putting on sauce and toppings.

I immediately just put sauce and toppings on. I preheated the oven to 425F. I baked for 25minutes and it came out lovely.

It’s a nice crust!

Easy to make!

The crust does have a very yeast flavour – so I do find adding a seasoning (such as Italian seasoning) to the dough helps.

But it is nice to make a homemade pizza every once in a while.

Gluten Free Orange Almond Cake

Posted on March 29, 2020 by prissymuskoka

So when I’m feeling a bit stressed or anxious, I like to bake. It’s very relaxing.

Thankfully, everyone is posting lots of great ideas (recipes) to try. A lovely gluten free bakery in Toronto – The Almond Butterfly ( https://www.almondbutterfly.com/) posted and shared a recipe for everyone to try!

Hopefully I do it justice – and my family is in luck during this pandemic as we have all the ingredients.

Ingredients

2 medium size oranges

6 eggs

250g white sugar (1 cup)

275g almond flour (2 cups and just under 1/2 cup)

1 teaspoon baking powder

1) Place whole oranges with peel in a medium saucepan. Cover with water & bring to a boil. Reduce to a medium to low heat for 1 hour.