Egg Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free Sunbutter Chocolate Fudge

This fudge is incredible. It melts in your mouth and is so smooth and perfectly flavored. I can't stress enough how amazing this fudge is. It's not sickening sweet like the fudge you would find in stores. It has no refined sugars, just a small amount of pure maple syrup or honey. It's pure Sunbutter chocolate bliss.

Sunbutter Chocolate Fudge

1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup Sunbutter
3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Melt the coconut oil. Add the cocoa powder then stir until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined. Line a small container (I used a 3 cup rectangle that was approximately 3x5) with plastic wrap so that it overhangs. Transfer the mixture evenly into the container. Freeze for 30 minutes or until set. Remove the fudge from the container and cut into bite-sized squares. Store covered in the fridge.

Egg Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free Pumpkin Oat Pancakes

These pancakes are denser than my Family Favorite Waffles and Pancakes because they are made with oats instead of flour, but they are fantastic and hearty and thick. They are not very sweet because I wanted to make them without any refined sugar. If you want a sweeter pancake, feel free to stir some sugar or brown sugar into the batter. You can also leave out the maple syrup completely and then just top them as desired. You can also substitute the soy milk for another safe milk, water, or juice.

 

Pumpkin Oat Pancakes

1 cup old fashioned oats
1 tbsp baking powder
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
1/4 cup pure pumpkin puree
1/4 cup soy milk, other safe milk, water, or juice
2 tbsp maple syrup, optional but recommended

Blend the oats, baking powder, and spice in the blender until it is a powder. Stir in the pumpkin, soy milk, and maple syrup. Fry in a sprayed pan over medium-low heat until golden. Flip then fry until the other side is golden.
*  I used approximately 2 tablespoons of the batter for each pancake and then spread it into a circle. this recipe made 5 big pancakes.

Egg Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free (and refined sugar free) Simple Coconut Macaroons

These macaroons are so good. Anything with coconut is perfect in my world. My girls liked them with a melted chocolate drizzle or chocolate chips added, but I preferred them plain.

Simple Coconut Macaroons

1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tbsp soy milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut (sweetened can be used but they will be very sweet)

Combine the maple syrup, soy milk, and vanilla. Add the coconut and mix thoroughly. The mixture will be loose. Form a tablespoon amount of the mixture into a mound on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Repeat until all of the mixture is used. Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes or until the coconut on top is browning. Allow the macaroons to cool completely before removing from the sheet or they will fall apart. The syrup makes a mess on the parchment paper. Once the macaroons are cooled, pick them up and carefully remove any burned sugar attached to the bottom.
*  Makes 12-15 small macaroons.
*  The macaroons can be made any size, but after making them several times, I found that the smaller ones held together much better and were easier to eat.

Egg Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free Simple Chocolate Pudding and Pie Filling (no refined sugar)

The girls love our Chocolate Pudding and Pie Filling, but I've been trying to figure out ways to limit the amount of refined sugars in my recipes. This pudding is thick, chocolatey, and very good. You can see in the pictures that the pudding is very thick, which would be perfect to use for a chocolate pie. However, I reduced the amount of cornstarch and it was the perfect consistency for pudding (although the girls really liked it thick). I placed both measurements in the recipe so you can decide how thick you want your pudding to be.

Simple Chocolate Pudding and Pie Filling (no refined sugar)

2 cups soy milk
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
3-4 tbsp cornstarch (The more cornstarch the thicker the pudding will be.)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt

Place all of the ingredients into a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and whisk until the mixture comes to a boil. Once it begins to boil, whisk constantly for 2-4 minutes until the pudding is thickened and smooth. Eat warm or cover and place in the fridge.

Egg Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free Barbecue Sauce

This barbecue sauce is chunky and flavorful and refined sugar free. So good.

Barbecue Sauce

1 tbsp olive oil
1 finely chopped onion
2 tbsp mince garlic
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup maple syrup, honey, or molasses or a mixture
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp mustard
8 oz tomato sauce
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and sauté 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the remaining ingredients and whisk to combine. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, whisking occasionally, until thickened.
*  Store in a glass jar tightly covered.

Egg Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free Apple Banana Baked Oatmeal

We loved baked oatmeal. I wanted to figure out a recipe that wouldn't use refined sugar. We like to top it with additional fresh fruit or reheat it with additional soy milk.

Apple Banana Baked Oatmeal

2 cups old fashioned oats
2 cups boiling water
2 small apples, diced with or without skin
1 banana, diced
1 cup flaked coconut, raisins, Craisins, currents, chocolate chips, etc. - optional
3/4 cup soy milk
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1 tbsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Combine the oats and water then cover for 10 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients then mix until thoroughly combined. Spread the mixture into a parchment paper lined 8x8 dish. Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and set.
*  Once cooled cut into serving sized squares and then freeze or store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Egg Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free Perfect Whole Wheat Pancakes

I love these pancakes. The whole wheat flour makes them hearty and filling. They are not made with any refined sugar or oil. I've made them many times with a variety of different add-ins and combinations and they've been amazing every single time. Our favorite pancakes are made with unsweetened flaked coconut and safe chocolate chips. We also really like safe chocolate chips and any berry. We've even left out the maple syrup and just used an extra 2 tablespoons of applesauce. I've realized that you really can't go wrong with these pancakes, they are just so easy and versatile.

Perfect Whole Wheat Pancakes

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup soy milk
2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins desired such as safe chocolate chips, flaked coconut, blueberries, raspberries,
        chopped strawberries, mashed or diced banana, Sunbutter, etc.

Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the soy milk, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla then mix until thoroughly combined. Fold in the add-ins desired. Allow the batter to sit for 5 minutes. Fry in a sprayed skillet over medium-low heat for 2 minutes or until the top is full of bubbles and the edges are dry. Flip then fry 1-2 additional minutes until golden. Continue until all of the batter is used, making sure to spray the pan before each addition.
*  Makes 10 pancakes.
*  Good warm and cold.