January 6, 2009

Desserts

Pound Cake with Fresh Fruit
(serves 8)

2 1/2 C rice flour
1/2 t baking soda
1 1/2 t baking powder
1/2 t sea salt
1/2 C corn oil
1/3 C honey
1 t vanilla
2 eggs
1 C nut or soy milk
1 C sliced peaches
1/2 C raspberries

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
   
2. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
   
3. Combine corn oil, honey, and vanilla.
   
4. Separate eggs. Beat yolks and add to honey and oil mixture.
   
5. Slowly add sifted ingredients to egg mixture with the nut or soy milk.
   
6. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold them into the dough.
   
7. Place dough in a well-greased loaf pan and bake 30 to 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center of the cake is clean when removed.
   
8. Cool well, slice and serve on plates with garnish of peaches and raspberries.
   

5 carrots — peeled and grated
1/2 C oil
1/2 C brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 C corn meal
1/4 C ground flaxseed

Combine all ingredients except egg whites. Beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold in egg whites. Pour into a pie dish or ready-made pie crust. Sprinkle flaxseed on top. Bake for one hour at 350°. Makes 1 pie.

Nutritional Facts:
Calories: 260	Fat: 17g	Fiber: 3g
Sodium: 52mg	Carbs: 24g

3 1/2 C brown rice flour
1/2 C dried cherries
1/3 C dried pineapple
1/3 C sliced almonds
1 T baking powder
1 1/3 C maple syrup
1 1/2 C water
1/3 to 1/2 C walnut oil
3 eggs

1. Preheat oven to 375°
2. Combine flour, cherries, pineapple, almonds, and baking powder in a bowl. Set aside.
3. Whisk together the syrup, water, walnut oil, and eggs.
4. Add to the dry ingredients, mixing just until all ingredients are moistened.
5. Pour batter into a 8 inch round, pre-greased cake pan.
6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool for 5-10 minutes on a rack before serving.

1/4 C almond or walnut oil*
6 T maple syrup
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 t vanilla
1/2 t salt
3/4 t baking powder
1 t cinnamon
1 C rice flour
2 C rolled oats
1/2 C raisins**
1/2 C sunflower seeds**

1. Mix oil and maple syrup.
2. Add egg, vanilla, salt, and blend.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together baking powder, cinnamon, flour, oats, raisins, and sunflower seeds.
4. Add dry ingredients to oil combination and mix.
5. Add a few teaspoons of water to dough until you get a proper consistency.
6. Spoon onto greased cookie sheets and flatten each cookie slightly with a spoon.
7. Bake 12-15 minutes at 375º.
8. Makes about two dozen cookies.

*can substitute with 1/4 cup applesauce for a chewier consistency
**you can also experiment with coconut, walnuts, etc. for a variety of flavors

4 bananas
1 t lemon juice
1 to 2 T honey

Peel and slice bananas in half lengthwise. Place halves in a well-oiled baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice and drizzle with honey. Place in cold oven and set to 400°. When juice begins to bubble, turn off heat. Leave in oven to finish baking. Not only is this a yummy treat, but bananas are a source of the magnesium and potassium you need to keep your heart muscle healthy.

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
   
2. Add 1/2 cup of water to a small, ovenproof pan.
   
3. Remove apple core.
   
4. Place in pan and sprinkle with 1-2 teaspoons of cinnamon.
   
5. Bake for 40 minutes or until tender.