Brownie Bites and Coconut Ice Cream

When the summer heat can't be beat, I bring out the ice cream and chocolate treats

Coconut Ice Cream and Gluten Free Brownies! Oh yes indeed

Luna & Larry's Coconut Bliss is one of my absolute 

favorites and this Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge is to die for!

Paired with All But Gluten's Dairy Free and Gluten Free Mini Brownie (Brownie Bites) 

Question: Are you an ice cream lover? What base do 

you prefer (ie. coconut, soy, almond, hemp, nut, milk)?

Chocolate Walnut Praline Brownie

The best part of being back home in Victoria B.C. is knowing my favourite vegan 

restaurant, Green Cuisine, is right at my fingertips for delicious desserts like this...

Gluten Free Chocolate Walnut Praline Brownie

Made with Brown Rice Flour and topped with 

glazed Pecans and a decadent Caramel Sauce

I saved this bad boy for breakfast because, as you 

all know, I love my desserts in the morning!

Time to dig in...

The density and texture is extraordinary

Packed with fudgy delicious chocolate goodness

Words don't do this justice, but pictures come close ;)

Question: What is one of your favourite go-to 

restaurants, cafes, or bakeshops to go to in your city?

Two-Bite Treats and Chocolate Truffles

A special delivery Gift Basket Vase full of Goodies!

But it wasn't for me; It was sent to my mom from one of her students

Inside the big red vase was Cinnamon Rolls, Brownies,

 Chocolate, and a cute Penguin garden stick/decoration

Lindt Lindor Milk Chocolate Truffles 

Homestyle Mini Two-Bite Desserts

Two-Bite Cinnamon Rolls and Two-Bite Brownies made with Belgian Chocolate

Update: My brother came over and snatched the bag of 

brownies, devouring within seconds haha, love you Tod!

Pumpkin Parfait

Normally when you think of Pumpkin, you think of Autumn...

But I still have 3 Farmer's Market Canned Pumpkin Purees
I bought back in late September that I need to use up!

I mixed the Pumpkin Puree with cinnamon, ground cloves, nutmeg, cardamom and 

stevia; Topped with Greek Yogurt and a warm crumbled Carob Chip Brownie Cookie

The warmed up brownie made the glass all foggy ;)

Question: I need help finding more uses for canned
pumpkin purees... any suggestions or recipe links?

Carob Chip Brownie Cookies

Who doesn't love Brownies and Cookies! Unfortunately, 

many people are still trying to stick to their New Years Resolutions, 

which means no brownies or cookies allowed... right?... WRONG!

Inspired by this post, I have concocted a super healthy recipe for 

sugar-free, gluten-free, high-protein, vegan brownie cookies :)

Carob Chip Brownie Cookies

Created by Snacking Squirrel

300g silken tofu

2/3 cup pure oats

1/3 cup carob powder

1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce

1/4 cup unsweetened carob chips

1 Tbsp vegan protein powder

Few Drops stevia liquid (vanilla)

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

Dash cinnamon + nutmeg

Pinch sea salt

 Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 380 Fahrenheit 
2. Grind oats into flour using a food processor 
3. Mix dry and wet ingredients separately in 2 bowls
4. Add wet mix into dry, stirring briefly with spatula
5. Scoop 1/3 cup batter (per cookie) on a non-stick baking sheet
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes 

It's hard to gauge how much stevia to use. Generally it's enough sweetness to 

replace 1/3 cup - 1/2 cup plain sugar, or trial and error to find the right amount.

Each recipe makes 5 cookies; Each cookie is only 150 calories!

A perfect not-so-sinful indulgence for when you need a boost!