There’s no denying it: desserts always seem more appealing than the main dish. And, if you are concerned about the health of an elderly loved one, don’t worry, our list consists of desserts packed with health benefits.
Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients you’ll need:
- Two large eggs
- Two teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
- ¾ or ½ cup of melted butter
- ½ cup of granulated sugar
- ½ cup of packed brown sugar
- 2 ¾ cups of almond flour
- ½ teaspoon of baking soda
- ½ cup of corn starch
- ¾ teaspoons of kosher salt
- 11/4 cups of chocolate chips
Instructions on how to make the Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies:
Step 1:
Start by taking a large bowl and whisking and combining the melted butter and sugars until you obtain a smooth mixture. Then, add in the eggs and vanilla extract. Again, whisk until you obtain a smooth and slightly thickened mixture.
Step 2:
Take a medium bowl and pour in the flour, baking soda, and salt and corn starch and start whisking. Now, blend the almond mixture with the butter mixture and add the chocolate chips until they are properly combined and evenly distributed.
Step 3:
Usually, if you want to end up with cookies that have really good shapes, I suggest letting the dough to cool for around 30 minutes before baking it. I know some experts who even chill the dough for up to two days. It’s now all up to you.
Step 4:
Once your dough is ready to be baked, make sure to preheat the oven to 375 °. Two baking sheets should be lined with parchment paper. Scoop dough balls onto prepared baking sheets using a medium cookie scoop.
Step 5:
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the sides are brown and the center is just set.
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Ingredients you’ll need:
- A packet of strawberries
- Two tablespoons of coconut oil
- Two cups of semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions on how to make the Chocolate-covered strawberries:
Step 1:
Using parchment paper, line a large baking sheet. Strawberries should be rinsed and dried using paper towels.
Step 2:
Now, mix all the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl and put it in the microwave and let it cook between 30-second intervals. Between each interval, make sure to stir in the mixture to ensure everything is properly and evenly distributed.
Step 3:
Dip strawberries in chocolate and set them on a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
Step 4:
Once the dessert is ready, refrigerate for around 30 minutes and then serve with a hot beverage of your choice.
Vegan Cheesecake
Ingredients you’ll need:
- ½ cup of almonds
- ¾ cups of unsweetened coconut flakes
- One cup of quick-cooking oats
- Three tablespoons of maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt
- ½ cup of almond butter
- Three cups of fresh or frozen raspberries, divided
- A container of vegan cream cheese
- Two teaspoons of vanilla extract
- ½ cup of refined coconut oil, melted
- ¾ of coconut milk
- 11/4 cups of granulated sugar
- Two cups of cashews (drained and rinsed)
Instructions on how to make the Vegan cheesecake:
Step 1:
Start by making the crust and for that you will need to blend the pulse oats, coconut flakes and almonds in a food processor until the mixture forms fine crumbs. Move the mixture into a medium bowl and fold in salt, maple syrup and almond butter.
Step 2:
Coat the bottom of an 8″ or 9″ spring form pan with coconut oil and press the crust evenly into it.
Step 3:
It’s time to make the filling, so heat coconut milk and 3/4 cups sugar in a small pot over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool.
Step 4:
Combine the cashews, coconut milk mixture, coconut oil and vanilla in a blender until you obtain a thick and smooth mixture. Then, add in the vegan cream cheese.
Step 5:
Pour the filling combination over the crust and put it in the freezer.
Step 6:
To prepare the fruit topping, boil the raspberries and sugar over a low or medium heat and let it simmer until you obtain a slightly thickened mixture is obtained.
Step 7:
Finish by assembling the cake.
