We have a deliciously spiced cake here in the United Arab Emirates called ‘Khanfaroush’, infused with the warm flavors of saffron, cardamom and rose. The original version, while gluten free, is high in sugar and deep fried. Narurally, I couldn’t resist but replicate such deliciousness in a guilt-free, fitnut approved version that […]
Pumpkin Spice (Protein) Cake Pops
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice, right?! Pumpkin spice is a favorite of mine any season. Its sweet, its warming and its delicious, not unlike those cake pops!! Actually, a few days ago, while I was doing some “spring” cleaning in my kitchen, I found a cake pop machine which I […]
PB & Chocolate Brownies
This is by far the best brownies I have ever had in my short 27 years (with all modesty… of course ?) Ingredients: 1) 1 large egg 2) 1 large egg white 3) 1 cup sweat spread POWDERED peanut butter – Sweet Spreads Chocolate Peanut Butter Powder (can be bought […]
Double Chocolate Protein Cake
Perfect cake to satisfy your chocolate craving guilt-free! It’s gluten-free, refined sugar-free and high in protein! Ingredients: 1 cup almond flour/meal 4 scoops chocolate protein powder 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 cup coconut sugar 1/4 cup coconut oil 3 eggs 1 cup almond milk Method: […]
Baked Protein Pancakes … yes … Baked
Woke up in a “baking mood” this morning and randomly decided to turn my pancake recipe into mini whey protein cakes that are high in protein and fiber.Ingredients:1) 1 medium banana (approx 110g) – mashed 2) 4 egg whites3) 1 serving of your favorite whey protein powder. I used @optimumnutrition Mocha […]
Coocs’ Peanut Butter Banana Cookies and Mini Cakes
Peanut Butter goodness by the lovely @saraalsayeghh who is happily sharing her recipe with us today 😀 these are super moist, tasty and most importantly husband approved!Ingredients :1) 2 ripe bananas2) 4 medjool dates3) 1 egg4) 1/2 cup smooth sugar free peanut butter5) 1/2 cup pecans crushed in food processor […]
Cinnamon Banana Quinoa Muffin
The recipe yields approx 6 muffins: * INGREDIENTS * 1/2 cup quinoa flour 1/2 cup quinoa flakes 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp cinnamon 2 bananas, very ripe 2 eggs (Vegan Option: substitute the eggs by combining 2 Tbsp chia seeds or […]
Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake
This is my first attempt at baking cinnamon swirl cake (you can tell by the poor “swirling” job I did) 😛 . My obsession with sponge cakes and cinnamon is getting out of control – I can’t seem to test and try other recipes. It has to include cinnamon!! […]
Spiced Christmas Cake
Another of our favorite holiday baking: Spiced Christmas Cake! INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup coconut flour 6 eggs 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 Tbsp vanilla 1 tsp cinnamon 1 Tbsp pumpkin spice INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to approximately 177 […]
Pumpkin Spice Donuts
Let the Christmas baking begin! These pumpkin donuts are so light and nutritious, which makes them a perfect accompaniment to your morning coffee or on-the-go snack. DRY INGREDIENTS 1 cup oat flour ¼ cup stevia (or granulated sweetener of choice, adjust to taste) 1 tsp baking powder ½ […]