Category Archives: Sugar Free

Low Carb Mozzarella Flat Bread/Pizza Dough

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Vandy Roadifer

I came across “magic mozzarella dough” several months ago and adapted it for cinnamon rolls. While I was impressed with its bread-like texture, it was a little too dry for my tastes. Since I was also experimenting with cream cheese … Continue reading →

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Pineapple No Bake Cheesecake

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Vandy Roadifer

For Father’s Day I combined some of my dad’s favorite flavors to make a dessert: pineapple, cheese, coconut, & almonds. I made 4 mini cheesecakes in 4.5 inch spring form pans. It should work in a regular 10 inch spring … Continue reading →

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No Churn Sugar Free Ice Cream

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Vandy Roadifer

I had a crazy idea for a complicated no churn sugar free ice cream the other day and last night I decided to I try it. I wouldn’t attempt this recipe without a stand mixer, preferably one with multiple bowls. … Continue reading →

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Smoked Apple & Tomato Ketchup

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Vandy Roadifer

We had bumper crops of apples and Roma tomatoes on my parents’ land this year. While watching an old Food Network show on Netflix I heard about smoked apple ketchup and decided to try it. It fits well in my … Continue reading →

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Sugar Free Almond Coconut Cupcakes

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Vandy Roadifer

For my birthday last week I adapted a recipe I found online for almond coconut cake. It’s the most successful grain free, sugar free cake I’ve ever made. The texture is light and fluffy, the flavor is buttery and sweet … Continue reading →

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Green Banana Mango Smoothie

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Vandy Roadifer

Last fall I made huge changes to my eating style: fruit smoothies for breakfast, 2 tablespoons of light olive oil in a few ounces of water for lunch, and roasted vegetables with 3-4 ounces of protein for dinner. I lost … Continue reading →

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Sugar Free Almond Teff Banana Muffins

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Vandy Roadifer

Teff is the newest flour I’m experimenting with for baking. It has a slight flavor of toasted almonds and pairs beautifully with the almond flour and almond extract in this recipe. I added a teaspoon of molasses to give the … Continue reading →

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Sugar Free Flourless Chocolate Cake

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Vandy Roadifer

At some point I need to post savory recipes but those meals are mostly tossed together without measuring or too much advanced planning whereas desserts require me to write out a recipe before starting. This was a request from Mei-Lu … Continue reading →

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Grain Free Pear Spice Cake

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Vandy Roadifer

This recipe is loosely based on an apple spice cake from the Against All Grain cookbook but I changed it to suit my tastes and dietary needs. The pears came from my parents’ tree and I left the peelings on … Continue reading →

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Cashew Cupcakes

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Vandy Roadifer

I ran out of almond flour but had several pounds of raw cashews in my freezer so I looked to them as a cake base. I don’t like cashews in bread because I found them too sweet but sweetness is … Continue reading →

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