A high protein dessert/snack, that feels like you are having a dessert - it's rich and thick! And scream fall baking. It's almost where I don't mind having the oven on. It's waffling between mid to high 70s and low 80s, but the nights are chilly, dropping into the mid-40s. Everything is still green, but… Continue reading Protein Pumpkin Cheesecakes
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Brown Sugar Strawberry Cobbler
Strawberry season comes back in mid-August, as the ever-bearing varieties start producing their second crop. It's the perfect time to enjoy a cobbler. Pop it in the oven while you make dinner, and dessert will be waiting for you when you're done. Brown Sugar Strawberry Cobbler Ingredients: 1½ sticks unsalted butter, cold 1 cup all-purpose… Continue reading Brown Sugar Strawberry Cobbler
Lemon Cream Cheese Icebox Cake (Carlota De Queso y Limón)
I saw this idea and had to make it, knowing how much our middle son loves lemon-inspired desserts. It's a straightforward recipe, perfect for hot days when you want something without having to bake and heat the house. Goya Maria cookies are often sold in grocery stores, in the "ethnic" aisle with other Hispanic foods.… Continue reading Lemon Cream Cheese Icebox Cake (Carlota De Queso y Limón)
Protein Chocolate Mousse
Four ingredients and a couple of minutes of prep = a dessert with 16 grams of protein per serving. Yes, it does have added sugar from maple syrup. If that is an issue, consider using sugar-free maple syrup if you want it keto-friendly. I went with locally produced West Virginia maple syrup. The dessert isn't… Continue reading Protein Chocolate Mousse
Handcrafted Lemon Bars
Our middle son made these lemon bars the other day while I was out. At 14, he is a talented baker. I was highly impressed with these bars, some of the best lemon bars I have ever tasted. I was so good that I only ate one square, no matter how much I wanted to… Continue reading Handcrafted Lemon Bars