Showing posts with label stevia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stevia. Show all posts

November 26, 2008

Homemade Strawberry Yogurt


For those of you disgusted by all of the additives and sugar present in most store-bought yogurts.

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Homemade Strawberry Yogurt
INGREDIENTS
  • 32 oz. container nonfat organic plain yogurt (about 2/3 full)
  • 12 oz. frozen organic strawberries (or other fruit)
  • Stevia


DIRECTIONS

  1. Empty frozen fruit into medium skillet over medium heat. Melt on all sides and break up with wooden spoon.
  2. Turn heat to high and boil fruit until thick and syrupy. Mash with wooden spoon.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in a squirt or two of Stevia.
  4. Allow to cool and stir into yogurt.
  5. Taste and sweeten with Stevia accordingly.
  6. Refrigerate.

October 7, 2008

Strawberry Blueberry Pineapple Clafoutis


Strawberry Blueberry Pineapple Clafoutis
Adapted from Tartelette
INGREDIENTS
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup quartered strawberries
  • 1/2 cup drained pineapple chunks
  • 3 ounces flour
  • 1 ounce cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup egg substitute
  • 1-1/2 cups organic 1% milk
  • 1 ounce Smart Balance Light, melted
  • Stevia to taste (1/2 teaspoon per 1/2 cup of sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice


DIRECTIONS

  1. Divide the fruit evenly among 3 greased gratin dishes.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl, flour, cornstarch, and lemon zest.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the egg substitute, milk, melted Smart Balance, Stevia, and lemon juice.
  4. Slowly pour the liquids over the dry ingredients, whisking well making sure there are as little lumps as possible. Carefully fold in about 3/4 of the fruit.
  5. Divide among the dishes, arrange the remaining fruit on top, sprinkle with the coconut and bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Let cool to room temperature.