Raspberry Banana Orange Popsicles

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Ingredients

  • 10 oz. Raspberries (thaw if frozen)
  • 1 Ripe Banana (chopped and frozen , this will result in creamier pospsicles)
  • 1/2 cup of orange juice
  • 2-3 Tbsp raw cane sugar (depends on sweetness of fruits, adjust to your taste)
  • a bit of water as needed

Method

  • Blend all the ingredients in a high powered blender until smooth
  • Add water a little bit at a time if the mixture is too thick until it has a smooth consistency but not too watery.
  • This step is optional: strain the mixture to remove the raspberry seeds. I personally don’t mind having the seeds in my popsicles but if I’m making these for kids (or some picky adults 😉 !) I strain the seeds.
  • Pour into molds (make sure it’s BPA free if you are using plastic molds) and freeze over night.
  • When you are ready to pop them out, run the molds upside down under warm water for a few seconds and the popsicles should slid out easily.

Gluten Free Banana Pancake

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The recipe I am sharing with you today is my (our) favourite go-to pancake recipe. I’ve made these pancakes many many times and they always come out perfect and fluffy. And did I mention it’s gluten-free and dairy-free? 😉 I serve these with a combination of different seasonal fruits, home-made jams and/or maple syrup. Hope you make and enjoy these pancakes as much as we do!

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Ingredients

Dry
1 Cup Fine White Rice Flour
1/2 Cup Sorghum Flour
1 Tsp. Baking Powder
1/4 Tsp. Salt
1/4 Tsp. Cinnamon
1/4 Tsp. Nutmeg or Cardamom Powder

Wet
2 Eggs (room temperature)
1 Cup Warm Water
2 Very Ripe Bananas (mashed)
1 Tbsp Coconut oil (melted)
1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
1 Tsp. Vanilla

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Method
1. Whisk together all the “dry” ingredients in a mixing bowl.
2. In a separate larger mixing bowl beat the eggs. Then add all the other “wet” ingredients to the egg and mix to combine well.
3. Add the “dry” mix to the “wet” and again mix very well until you have a smooth batter (don’t over-beat).
4. Heat a skillet on over medium heat and add some coconut oil (or ghee) to completely coat the bottom of the pan.
5. Add 1/4 cup scoops of the batter to the pan (don’t over crowd the pan) and fry the pancakes for 3-5 minutes. You know they are ready to be flipped when bubbles start to appear on the surface. Flip the pancakes and fry the other side for additional 2-3 minutes.
6. Set aside the cooked pancakes and start with the new batch (you might have to add a bit more coconut oil).
NOTE: I always heat my oven on 300F and put the cooked pancakes in the oven until it’s all done to keep the pancakes  warm until they are ready to be served.
7. Layer the pancake with some seasonal fruits (berries, peach, stewed apple, kiwi fruit, …, just use your imagination!), home-made jams and/or maple syrup. Enjoy 🙂

Makes about 12 pancakes.

Raw Berry Chocolate

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It’s been a while since I’ve posted on my blog! In between changing jobs and vacation plans I didn’t have much time for making new dishes and sharing recipes. So here is an easy 5 ingredients scrumptious (and of course “good for you”) chocolate recipe to get the ball rolling again! Hope you make and enjoy it 🙂

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Ingredients
250 g. Raw Cacao Paste
40 g. Raw Cacao Butter
125 g. Maple Syrup (you can adjust this to your taste)
1/8 Tsp. Fine Sea Salt
1 Tbsp. Wild Blueberry Powder

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Method

1. Melt the first three ingredients using the double-boiler method: Boil a little water in a large pot and lower the heat to minimum. Place cacao paste, cacao butter and maple syrup in a large heat proof glass bowl and place the bowl on top of the pot (not touching the water). Mix with a wooden spoon until all the ingredients are melted.

2. Add the sea salt and wild blueberry powder and mix well.

3. Pour into a mould and place in the freezer until firm.

4. Remove from the freezer, cut the chocolate into small pieces and store in an airtight container. These chocolates keep well outside of the fridge as long as the temperatures are mild, but if you live in a hot climate it’s best to store them in the fridge to avoid melting.

Note: Be careful not to get water into your chocolate mixture, this will result in a hard chocolate.

Makes one large bar.