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Blender To Oven Maple Cherry Baked Oatmeal | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Blender To Oven Maple Cherry Baked Oatmeal

Maple cherry baked oatmeal is a simple way to use fresh fruit and soaked grains for a quick prep breakfast. Toss the ingredients in the blender and bake.

Blender To Oven Maple Cherry Baked Oatmeal | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

During the hottest days of the summer the last thing you want to do is spend a half hour in the kitchen baking.

That doesn’t mean you want to eat cold cereal for breakfast every morning.

The solution?

Soak some oats. Grab your blender. And you are already half way to a great breakfast.

Maple cherry baked oatmeal is so simple to make. All of the ingredients go into the blender. Then simply pour the batter into a baking dish and your work is done.

Change the texture.

I’ve mentioned before that my oldest has problems with certain textures. One of the foods she struggles with most is oats.

Crunchy granola? Fine. Oatmeal? No way!  One bite and she has had enough. She practically gags on it.

My solution is to blend the oats.

Then baked oatmeal tastes more like cake! She loved this.

Blender To Oven Maple Cherry Baked Oatmeal | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Cherries add sweetness.

The combination of sweet cherries and maple syrup is perfect. You get a burst of flavor and natural sweetness.

You can do almost all of the preparation for this maple cherry baked oatmeal in advance. Soak the oats the morning before to reduce the phytic acid content. The night before pit your cherries.

Then in the morning all you have to do is put everything in the blender and bake. Freshly baked breakfast will be waiting for you when you are finished getting everyone ready for the day.

An added bonus is that you do your baking before it gets too hot. If you have a toaster oven that is a great solution too!

What about allergens?

If you are gluten free be sure to buy gluten free oats. There is one egg in maple cherry baked oatmeal. It can be replaced with gelatin or flax eggs.

Any type of fat you tolerate can be used in this baked oatmeal.

If you are like me and don’t tolerate oats, simply replace the oats with another gluten free grain like brown rice or amaranth. You’ll never know the difference!

Blender To Oven Maple Cherry Baked Oatmeal | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Blender To Oven Maple Cherry Baked Oatmeal
Serves 12
Maple cherry baked oatmeal is a simple way to use fresh fruit and soaked grains for a quick prep breakfast. Toss the ingredients in the blender and bake.
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Ingredients
  1. 2 1/2 cups oats
  2. 1/2 cup sorghum flour (or brown rice, white rice or amaranth)
  3. 1 1/2 cups warm water
  4. 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  5. 1 egg
  6. 1/3 cup maple syrup
  7. 1/3 cup organic cane sugar or coconut sugar
  8. 1/2 tsp. unrefined sea salt
  9. 1 tsp. baking soda
  10. 1 tsp. organic vanilla
  11. 3 Tbsp. liquid fat (olive oil, avocado oil, melted butter, coconut oil, lard or tallow)
  12. 1 cup pitted sweet cherries (20 - 25 cherries)
  13. Optional add-ins: chopped nuts, dried fruit, fresh fruit, chocolate chips, coconut flakes, seeds
Instructions
  1. Combine the oats, flour, water and lemon juice. Let sit 24 hours.
  2. Heat the oven to 350*F. Grease a 7x11 baking pan.
  3. Add the soaked oats and the remaining ingredients to a blender.
  4. Blend until pureed.
  5. Pour the pureed mixture into the prepared pan.
  6. Stir in any optional add-ins.
  7. Bake 1 hour.
  8. Let oatmeal cool 10 minutes before serving.
  9. Serve plain, topped with butter, with milk or yogurt.
  10. Store in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 9 months.
Notes
  1. Some or all of the oats can be replaced with brown rice flour or amaranth flour.
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Breakfast is served.

Both of my big kids loved this baked oatmeal. No texture issues at all.

I bumped up the nutrition factor by spreading lots of butter on top, as if it was a muffin.

Maple cherry baked oatmeal can also be served with milk poured on top or whole milk yogurt. I thought it tasted great plain, sprinkled with a bit of sea salt to support my adrenals (until my baby girl got horrible reflux and I couldn’t eat any more of it. If you have reflux use caution. Oats can be problematic).

This makes a great breakfast year round. Use cherries from your freezer stash to make a batch of maple cherry baked oatmeal during the winter. You’ll have a healthy and delicious breakfast all week long.

You can also make a double batch and stock your freezer for easy school morning breakfasts. It makes a simple addition to school lunches as well. It can be eaten like a muffin. What kid wouldn’t love a bowl of chicken noodle soup and baked oatmeal packed in their lunch?!

No cherries left?

No problem. Try blueberries! Or any fruit you like.

Make maple cherry baked oatmeal an extra special breakfast by stirring in chopped nuts, dried fruit, cut up fresh fruit or chocolate chips after you pour the batter in the pan.

Try some maple cherry baked oatmeal this summer. Then enjoy it all winter using your frozen fruit. Pair it with a protein like eggs or bacon and add some healthy fat like butter or yogurt. You’ve got the perfect breakfast your kids will love.

Are you an oatmeal fan or does the texture bother you? Have you tried it with the oats pureed?

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Teff and Sorghum Cherry Bars | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Teff and Sorghum Cherry Bars

Teff and sorghum cherry bars combine two flavorful gluten free grains with a sweet summer fruit to make a soaked, allergen friendly bar. Cherry bars are perfect for easy breakfasts, snacks or even dessert!

Teff and Sorghum Cherry Bars | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Cherries, cherries everywhere!

Did you take advantage of cherry season this year?

I think I blinked and it was over. It lasted maybe two weeks.

I’m thankful we got a good haul while they were around. I froze most of them. But we still have a small bowl in the fridge that needs to be used up ASAP.

We could eat them fresh. But we are all getting cherried-out after devouring them for a few days straight.

Instead I like to make teff and sorghum cherry bars. My kids go crazy for these.

The dough is made with soaked gluten free grains and can be mixed by hand. The cherries are combined with gelatin and touch of honey for a sweet cherry filling.

Trying to get your kids in the kitchen?

Teff and sorghum cherry bars are perfect for little hands that want to help. The dough is very “hand friendly” and needs to be pressed into the pan. It is also a very firm dough, so it doesn’t spill out of the bowl very easily.

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Teff and Sorghum Cherry Bars {soaked, gluten free, dairy free, corn free, nut free, egg free, soy free, coconut free}
Serves 12
A simple soaked bar using fresh sweet cherries. It makes the perfect summer breakfast, snack or dessert!
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Ingredients
  1. 1/2 cup teff flour
  2. 1 1/2 cups sorghum flour
  3. 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp. warm water
  4. 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  5. 4 Tbsp. olive oil (or liquid fat of choice)
  6. 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp. honey
  7. 1/2 tsp. unrefined sea salt
  8. 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  9. 2 tsp. grass-fed gelatin
  10. 1 cup sweet cherries, pitted and roughly chopped
  11. 1 Tbsp. hone
  12. 1 tsp. grass-fed gelatin
Instructions
  1. Combine the teff, sorghum, water, lemon juice and oil. Work the wet ingredients into the flour. It will be crumbly. Cover and let sit 7-24 hours.
  2. Heat oven to 350*F. Grease a 9" square baking pan.
  3. Mix the cherries, 1 Tbsp. honey and 1 tsp. gelatin. Set aside.
  4. Add the remaining ingredients to the flour mixture. Mix until combined.
  5. Press half of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  6. Spread the cherry mixture on the dough.
  7. Top with the remaining half of dough.
  8. Bake for 35 minutes.
  9. Let the bars cool completely.
  10. Cut into bars.
  11. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator (for up to a week) or freezer (for up to 6 months).
Notes
  1. The sorghum can be replaced with white or brown rice flour.
  2. Avocado oil, melted butter, lard, tallow or coconut oil will also work in place of the olive oil.
  3. You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the dough or on the cherry layer.
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Worried about allergens?

No need to be! Teff and sorghum cherry bars are free of:

  • gluten
  • rice
  • dairy
  • nuts
  • corn
  • soy
  • eggs
  • coconut

The grains are also soaked for better digestion and absorption of nutrients. What’s not to love about a treat like that?

Let’s not forget one of the stars of this bar…grass-fed gelatin!

The gelatin helps bind the bars, create a gooey filling and adds nutrients.

If you are looking for a simple breakfast, try teff and sorghum cherry bars. Add a dish of whole milk yogurt, scrambled eggs or  pastured bacon and you’ve got a great start to your day.

Teff and sorghum cherry bars aren’t just for breakfast.

I love using cherry bars as a simple component in lunches. A few slices of raw cheese, fresh in-season fruits and vegetables and a cherry bar…the perfect (and easy!!) summer lunch. Bonus that it can all be eaten with your hands.

Not sure how to use up those last few cherries? Give teff and sorghum cherry bars a try. You many find yourself digging in to your freezer stash to make them all year long!

You can even add chopped nuts and chocolate chips to the batter or spread them on top of the cherries for a really special treat.

Did you miss out on cherries?

No problem. Try these bars with blueberries! Simply mash the berries a bit before adding the gelatin.

No matter what fruit you add these bars are delicious and a perfect summer treat.

What are some fun ways you use your fresh, summer fruit?

Teff and Sorghum Cherry Bars | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Sourdough Cherry Granola | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Sourdough Cherry Granola

Sourdough cherry granola is a simple, traditionally prepared breakfast cereal that incorporates fresh cherries with a touch of maple syrup and honey. No baking required and only five ingredients! It doesn’t get much easier.

Sourdough Cherry Granola | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

When I was in college I got hooked on granola. I have no idea what brand they had, but the granola in the cereal bins in our cafeteria was amazing!

Just thinking about it makes me want a bowl. Granola and milk…two things I miss dearly.

I looked forward to it every single day. Yes, I said every day.

If you’ve been around here long you know that eating the same foods every day often leads to an intolerance or even allergy. Which is why I now am on a rotational diet.

Can you guess what I can’t eat now? Oats. Which means no traditional granola.

Sourdough Cherry Granola | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

There are alternatives.

I’ve made alternative versions of granola over the years like grain free granola and soaked cereal.

Nuts have been out of my diet for a long time now. And lately my little one reacts to so many things that my grain options are dwindling…even many of my usual gluten free grains.

Instead I use a lot of sourdough right now (but of course I try not to eat it every day!)

What do you do with bowls full of cherries?

After cherry picking recently I was trying to brainstorm new ways to use up cherries. I decided to try my hand at making granola using my sourdough starter with added cherries for a sweet twist.

Making granola could not get any simpler! There are only five ingredients in sourdough cherry granola. All you do is mix and dehydrate.

The result is a sweet, fruity, crunchy cereal perfect for snacking or an easy summer breakfast.

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Sourdough Cherry Granola
Serves 12
A sweet, fruity, crunchy granola made with traditional sourdough and sweet cherries.
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Ingredients
  1. 2 1/2 cups sourdough starter
  2. 1 cup sweet cherries, pitted
  3. 1/4 cup honey
  4. 1/3 cup maple syrup
  5. 1 tsp. unrefined sea salt
  6. optional: 1/2 tsp. baking soda to make it a bit softer
  7. optional after drying: chopped nuts, dried fruit, coconut flakes, min chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. 3 - 9 hours before making the granola feed your sourdough starter so you have at least 3 1/2 cups.
  2. Puree the cherries in a blender.
  3. Mix the cherry puree, sourdough starter, honey, syrup and salt (and soda if using).
  4. Pour the mixture onto parchment lined dehydrator trays (this filled two trays in my Excalibur).
  5. Dry on the highest setting until crisp (this took about 15 hours for me).
  6. Break the granola into small pieces for granola or large pieces for crackers.
  7. Store in a sealed container in the cupboard or in the freezer for long term storage.
Notes
  1. You can replace the cherries with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or a combination of fruit.
  2. You can use all honey or all maple syrup. The combination gives a neutral/mild sweet flavor.
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There is no flour added to the sourdough starter so you don’t have to worry about waiting for grains to ferment.

There is also no need to worry about oats!

Are oats really that great?

It’s funny that oats are such a staple in our culture. Oatmeal is thought of as the “perfect breakfast” and great for heart health. But I find that many people have a really hard time digesting oats. Even my mom (that doesn’t know a ton about real food) thinks they are hard on your stomach.

And if they are not properly prepared they are extra hard on your gut due to the high phytic acid content.

I attempted to eat oats once recently…and my baby had such  horrible reflux or stomach pain (she can’t tell us which yet) that she just screamed. So it’s nice to have an alternative to the traditional oat-based cereals.

Sourdough Cherry Granola | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

But how does it taste?

Now let’s get to the really important part – what my kids think.

They love it!

To be honest we haven’t been eating it as cereal much. But we have been munching on it a lot!

Sourdough cherry granola is the perfect finger food for snacks whether at home or on the go. It is not messy and stays good at room temperature.

I kept my sourdough cherry granola simple. If you want to spruce it up you can add dried fruit, nuts, coconut flakes or chocolate chips after it is dried and crumbled.

Not a cereal fan? Break the dried sheets into larger chunks for crackers!

Sourdough cherry granola is a great way to use fresh summer fruit. If you want to change it up you can swap blueberries, strawberries or raspberries for the cherries.

Give yourself a break.

This summer let yourself sleep in once in a while and wake up to a simple, no prep breakfast. Pour raw milk over your sourdough cherry granola or sprinkle the granola on a dish of whole milk yogurt.

Take five minutes and five ingredients to get sourdough cherry granola going. Then let your dehydrator do the work. Stock your pantry and your freezer with this delicious breakfast.

Are you a granola fan? What is your favorite version?

Sourdough Cherry Granola | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

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Cherry Mustard Vinaigrette | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Cherry Mustard Vinaigrette

Spruce up your summer salad with this sweet and tangy cherry mustard vinaigrette. It is ready in minutes and will turn any kid into a salad lover.Cherry Mustard Vinaigrette | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

I am a tried and true lover of all things honey mustard. It is my go-to dressing for salads. We use it for chicken nuggets. I’d eat it on just about anything.

I have recipes for many different variations on honey mustard.

But with cherry season in full swing I decided to add a twist to my favorite.

I created cherry mustard vinaigrette. It has sweetness from honey and cherries, tang from mustard and a little zing from apple cider vinegar.Cherry Mustard Vinaigrette | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Wishing your kids would eat salad?

Cherry mustard vinaigrette is very kid friendly. My oldest could not get enough of it. She loves using it on her salads (especially when she’s using lettuce from her own garden!).

If your kids won’t touch lettuce (like my four year old), try using this as a dip for fresh summer vegetables like snap peas and cucumbers. Either way it’s a win!

If you don’t like the vinegar flavor you can cut back on the apple cider vinegar and increase the honey. Or you could swap mayo for vinegar to make it a creamy dressing or dip.

Cherry mustard vinaigrette is also very allergen friendly.

No need to worry about dairy, coconut, eggs, nuts, grains, etc. Extra virgin olive oil works well for this dressing. Alternately you could use avocado oil.

Skip the store bought salad dressings with rancid vegetable oils (like canola), thickeners (like xanthan gum and guar gum) and artificial flavors and sweeteners. It only takes a few minutes to make a unique, healthy and delicious dressing at home.

I like to add all of my dressing ingredients to a small mason jar, put a lid on and shake. Though I wouldn’t mind some fun salad dressing bottles (note for future gift lists!).Cherry Mustard Vinaigrette | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

This is a fun project for small children…

and keeps them busy while you do other food prep. They can shake and shake until they get sick of it.

If you don’t have cherry juice on hand use some of those fresh cherries and squeeze the juice out. Or you can use the whole cherry and blend a handful to use in place of the juice.

I know not everyone loves cherries as much as I do. So if they are just not your thing you can use another great mid-summer fruit – blueberries!  Cherry mustard vinaigrette turns into blueberry mustard vinaigrette with one simple swap.

In fact, you can use just about any of your favorite summer fruits to put a spin on this dressing. Peaches and plums would make great dressings as well.

Are you getting hungry for a big summer salad yet?

I know I am! Time for a great summer meal using fresh produce and nourishing homemade salad dressing. Cherry mustard vinaigrette is perfect for your summer salads.Cherry Mustard Vinaigrette | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Cherry Mustard Vinaigrette
Serves 8
A light and fruity summer salad dressing.
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Ingredients
  1. 1/4 cup black cherry juice
  2. 2 1/2 Tbsp. honey
  3. 1 1/2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)
  4. 1 1/2 Tbsp. mustard
  5. 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
  6. 1/4 tsp. unrefined sea salt
Instructions
  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl or jar.
  2. Whisk or shake until combined.
  3. Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
  1. This will stay good in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.
  2. Replace the apple cider vinegar with homemade mayonnaise for a creamy dressing.
  3. This dressing can be used as a marinade on chicken.
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Sourdough Hamburger Buns | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Sourdough Hamburger Buns

Skip the white bread and add a fun twist to your next barbecue by using homemade sourdough hamburger buns for your burgers, chicken or pulled pork.

Sourdough Hamburger Buns | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Grilling season is in full swing!  It doesn’t get much better than the classic grilled hamburger.

Most of the time when we have burgers the kids and I eat them plain (sans bun) dipped in ketchup. We love our burgers that way.

I buy some locally made buns for my husband.

But once in a while…

I want the full burger experience.

Bun and all.

So I came up with a sourdough hamburger bun. It complements a grilled burger perfectly.

The inside of the bun is super soft. They aren’t too thick, so a child can easily eat them. My kids really enjoyed having burgers with buns!

I love that they are made with properly prepared grains so they are easier on your tummy. We eat mostly gluten free, but also add some traditional sourdough and do fine.

Sourdough Hamburger Buns | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

But don’t limit yourself to hamburgers. These homemade buns with a hint of sour are also great with barbecue chicken or pulled pork.

And if you’re in the mood for soup instead of grilling you can use these sourdough hamburger buns as rolls.  Spread a thick layer of butter or lard in the middle and add a drizzle of honey. Perfection.

Sourdough hamburger buns can be made in advance and stored in the freezer.  Make a big batch once and take them out as needed for your summer grilling.

Feed your starter, mix the dough and homemade buns are on the way.

Are you tired of eating your burger without a bun? Need a healthy alternative to store-bought breads or something other than a lettuce wrap?

Try homemade sourdough hamburger buns. Your summer grilling just got kicked up a notch, real food style.

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Sourdough Hamburger Buns
Yields 9
Traditional sourdough hamburger buns.
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Ingredients
  1. 1 cup sourdough starter
  2. 1 Tbsp. unrefined sea salt
  3. 1/4 cup water
  4. 2 Tbsp. organic cane sugar
  5. 1 3/4 cups splet, kamut or wheat flour
Instructions
  1. Grease a 9" square baking pan.
  2. Combine the starter, salt, sugar and water. Let sit 1 minute.
  3. Add the flour and knead for 10 minutes (the dough will be somewhat wet - this is best done in a mixer).
  4. Scoop mounds of dough a little bigger than a golf ball and place them in the pan (it should make 9 equal size balls, 3x3 in the pan).
  5. Let the buns rise in the oven with the light on for 6-12 hours.
  6. With the buns still in the oven, turn the oven on to 350*F and set the timer for 45 minutes.
  7. Remove the buns from the oven, cool and cut apart.
  8. Slice when ready to serve.
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Ice Cream Flavored Yogurt Gummies | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Ice Cream Flavored Yogurt Gummies: Super Healthy Kids Post

These fruit and yogurt gummies come in five ice cream flavors and make a perfect snack or cake decoration without any artificial ingredients.

Ice Cream Flavored Yogurt Gummies | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

A birthday is a time for celebration, fun and a few treats. Cake and ice cream is a classic birthday dessert that encompasses all of these.

But making a fun, colorful cake often involves lots of food coloring.

Food dyes should not be a part of any child’s diet.

They can cause hyperactivity and symptoms of ADD. Not to mention they are chemicals the human body is not meant to consume and can impair the immune system. This also puts a big strain on the liver.

That does not sound like much of a birthday treat in my opinion.

So what is the solution for making a healthy cake that is still colorful and fun? Yogurt gummies!

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It only takes about ten minutes to get these yogurt gummies from the blender to the refrigerator. They are so quick and easy you can make all five flavors in one day.  Since the yogurt gummies last two weeks in the refrigerator you can prepare them in advance (one less thing to do at the last minute!).

Yogurt gummies also provide a lot of nutrition.

The whole milk yogurt has healthy fat and protein, while the grass-fed gelatin contains protein and helps aid digestion. The gummies are low in sugar too. What’s not to love?!

Dye free, colorful, flavorful, nutritious…are you anxious to make a batch of ice cream flavored yogurt gummies? Head over to Super Healthy Kids where I share how it’s done.

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Black Forest Popsicles | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Black Forest Popsicles

The sweet flavor of fresh cherries is combined with a hint of chocolate in these black forest popsicles for a unique summer treat.Black Forest Popsicles | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

The ice cream truck has driven by for the tenth time. The kids are begging for a treat. It’s been hot for days.

Enter super mom with black forest popsicles!

This is the perfect way to use some of your fresh cherries for a unique summer treat. Black forest popsicles are creamy, fruity and chocolaty!

What’s really great is that they only take a few minutes to prepare. The hard part is waiting for the popsicles to freeze!

Black Forest Popsicles | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Most of the popsicle is simply pureed cherries. A touch of honey can be added to boost the sweetness.

The real secret is the hint of chocolate.  Chocolate chips, carob chips or cacao nibs are blended right in for a burst of flavor. Leave little chunks of chocolate to get the full effect.

Sweet cherries, tart cherries or both work well in black forest popsicles. Simply adjust the amount of honey added depending on which variety you choose.

I like to use these silicon popsicles molds. They are easy to fill and easy for kids to use.

Black Forest Popsicles | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

But what about that ice cream truck?

If your kids are like mine, they love to pretend. Mom can be the ice cream truck driver while the kids order their black forest popsicles and “pay” for their treat.

Everyone has fun. Everyone stays healthy.

Black forest popsicles do contain dairy. You can swap the yogurt for coconut yogurt, coconut milk or any other milk you tolerate. So they are a very allergen friendly snack.

Black Forest Popsicles | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

We are blessed here in Michigan to be able to go cherry picking every summer. We pit and freeze a ton of cherries to use all year in smoothies and yogurt.

I also like to use fresh or frozen cherries for:

This year I’m saving some of our cherries for black forest popsicles. My kids go crazy for them. Yours will too!

Don’t forget mom and dad deserve a treat here and there too. Black forest popsicles are for everyone.

This summer be the hero of the day with black forest popsicles.

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Black Forrest Popsicles
Yields 6
The sweet flavor of fresh cherries is combined with a hint of chocolate in these black forest popsicles for a unique, low sugar summer treat.
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Prep Time
5 min
Prep Time
5 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 cups sweet or tart cherries, fresh or frozen
  2. 4 Tbsp. chocolate chips, carob chips or cacao nibs
  3. 2 Tbsp. honey (increase if using tart cherries, omit if you don't want them as sweet)
  4. 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt or milk or coconut yogurt, coconut milk, almond milk or rice milk
Instructions
  1. Blend the cherries, yogurt/milk and honey until smooth.
  2. Add the chocolate chips.
  3. Blend well, leaving small bits of chocolate.
  4. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze until firm.
Notes
  1. You can use 4 tsp. cocoa powder or carob powder + 2 Tbsp. cane sugar in place of the chocolate chips. You will get the chocolate flavor but will not have the chocolate bits.
  2. You can replace the cherries with raspberries.
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Gluten Free Pizza Crackers | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Gluten Free Pizza Crackers: Super Healthy Kids Post

These gluten free pizza crackers make the perfect on-the-go snack or lunch addition that your kids will love without filling them up on empty calories. They are also very allergen friendly so you can share them with all of your friends.

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Summer is in full swing! That means lots of time outside and outings to the park, the zoo, etc. Kids are bound to get hungry while you are out having fun.

Healthy, portable snacks are a must.

Gluten free pizza crackers are just what you need.

With lots of herbs and just a pinch of sugar these gluten free pizza crackers have the flavor of pizza without the mess.  You don’t even need cheese!

What you do need are a few simple ingredients, including vegetables. Pizza crackers have the “cheese” and sauce baked right in.

My kids raved about these gluten free pizza crackers. They are fun to serve alongside soup, with slices of raw cheese or dipped in hummus or pummus – perfect for a simple lunch or snack.

These crackers even smell like pizza!

Want to learn how to make a batch? Head over to Super Healthy Kids where I share my recipe for gluten free pizza crackers.Gluten Free Pizza Crackers | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

 

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Gluten Free Inside Out Oreos® | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Gluten Free Inside Out Oreos®

This homemade version of gluten free inside out Oreos® is a fun, allergen friendly treat that is perfect for birthdays or Father’s Day.Gluten Free Inside Out Oreos® | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Father’s Day is just around the corner! It’s time celebrate all the special dads in your life.

What is the best way to a man’s heart? Through his stomach of course!  A special dessert is just the thing to show your husband, father or grandfather how much you love him.

Remember to take care of that stomach, though. Don’t serve sweets with artificial ingredients, food coloring and hydrogenated oils. Instead make a homemade dessert that he can’t resist using real ingredients.

Enter gluten free inside out Oreos®. They are both fun and delicious. They will also last a while so your special man can enjoy them the whole week.

The kids can even help make gluten free inside out Oreos®.  You can make them in advance so there is plenty of time to work on them with the kids. Then they will be so proud to give them to dad.

These tasty cookies are also perfect for birthday treats. I recently made them for my son’s cow spotted birthday.

I love how easy they are to make…and how little mess they make when my kids eat them.

Gluten free inside out Oreos® do contain cocoa powder. But you can substitute carob if you need to avoid it.

Maybe you’re thinking these look great…but what about all the sugar?

Each cookie contains less than two teaspoons of sweetener. Plus there is plenty of healthy fat in the cookie to help metabolize the sugar. The combination of the cookie and the frosting actually does have a purpose!

You also have to remember this is a treat. Itis not something to eat all the time.Gluten Free Inside Out Oreos® | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Homemade Oreos® are definitely a family favorite. We usually make them with the traditional combination – chocolate cookies with vanilla frosting.  Sometimes we get really fancy and make special holiday versions.

Now we can add gluten free inside out Oreos® to the list.

Homemade Oreos® are even very allergen friendly. They contain no gluten, dairy, nuts, corn, rice, eggs or soy. With a family like mine that is very important.  I don’t like anyone to feel left out.

Are you still trying to decide what to make your special man for Father’s Day? Or do you need a fun birthday treat? Gluten free inside out Oroes® are just what you need. They:

  • are free of allergens
  • are easy to make
  • can be made in advance
  • are a fun project for kids to help with
  • can be eaten without a big mess

This Father’s Day don’t just go for the traditional cake or chocolate chip cookies. Surprise all the special dads in your life with this fun, allergen friendly dessert that will make his heart and his tummy happy. Gluten free inside out Oreos® are the perfect way to say I love you.Gluten Free Inside Out Oreos® | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Gluten Free Inside Out Oreos® {dairy free, nut free, corn free, egg free}
Yields 30
A fun, allergen friendly version of Oreos®...flipped inside out!
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Cookies
  1. 1 cup sorghum flour (or white rice)
  2. 3/4 cups tapioca flour
  3. 1/2 cup amaranth flour (or brown rice)
  4. 1/2 cup organic cane sugar or coconut sugar
  5. 1/2 tsp. unrefined sea salt
  6. 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  7. 1 tsp. vanilla
  8. 6 Tbsp. honey
  9. 1/2 cup melted butter, coconut oil, palm shortening, lard or tallow
Filling
  1. 1/2 cup palm shortening OR 1/4 cup palm shortening + 1/4 cup butter (at room temp)
  2. 3-4 Tbsp. cocoa powder
  3. 1 Tbsp. carob powder
  4. 10 Tbsp. tapioca flour
  5. 1/4 - 1/3 cup maple syrup
Cookies
  1. Heat the oven to 350*F. Cut 3 sheets of parchment paper the size of a baking sheet.
  2. In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, salt and soda. Stir to remove any lumps.
  3. Add the vanilla, honey and melted fat. Stir to combine. Use hands to form a ball of dough.
  4. Split the dough in half. Place one half on a piece of parchment paper. Roll until 1/4" thin.
  5. Cut the dough into desired shapes and transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet.
  6. Repeat this process until all of the dough is used.
  7. Bake the cookies for 12-13 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave the cookies in for 5-10 minutes.
  8. Allow to cool completely.
Filling
  1. Beat all of the ingredients together in a medium size bowl.
Fill the cookies
  1. Use a spoon or a piping bag to put filling on one cookie. Top with another cookie and gently push down. Repeat until the filling is gone.
  2. Keep the cookies in the refrigerator for the filling to harden.
Notes
  1. This makes three trays of cookies if cutting shapes. Alternately you can simply roll the dough and cut it into squares and bake them without having to transfer the cookies to another sheet. You will only need two baking sheets of cookies with this method.
  2. You can replace the gluten free flours with whole wheat or all purpose flour.
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Apple Pie Breakfast Parfait | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Apple Pie Breakfast Parfait

This apple pie breakfast parfait is a simple layered breakfast that is easy enough for kids to make and fancy enough for guests.
Apple Pie Breakfast Parfait | Homemade Dutch Apple PieSaturday mornings I like to make fun breakfasts and often let my kids choose what we have.  That usually includes things like:

But sometimes by Friday I just don’t have the energy or time to measure and soak flour and get things ready for baking. I need a simple breakfast that is still fun and delicious.

Enter the apple pie breakfast parfait! It is so easy to make that your kids can almost do it by themselves. But what’s even better about it is the taste.Apple Pie Breakfast Parfait | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Both of my big kids said it really tastes like apple pie. Then they proceeded to devour it!

There is no refined sugar (unless it is added to your granola). Apple pie breakfast parfait has a good balance of protein and fat from the yogurt and carbohydrates from the apples and granola. There is even some sea salt for balance if you use this kettle corn granola!

Don’t think this is just for kids, though!

Apple pie breakfast parfait looks so pretty and tastes so great it is perfect for entertaining house guests.

I would even make mini versions to serve at a brunch, whether for a playdate or a party.

I prepare the apple filling the night before so it can cool completely. Then in the morning I just layer the ingredients before breakfast. This would be a great thing for kids to do on their own or if they have friends over – build your own apple pie parfait!Apple Pie Breakfast Parfait | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

This breakfast is very allergen friendly, being gluten, nut, corn, soy and egg free. If you are dairy free you can use coconut milk yogurt.

Apple pie breakfast parfait is also a perfect breakfast for the summer when you want something easy and cold.  You can prepare it in advance or assemble it in the morning.

Are you in a breakfast rut? Try an apple pie breakfast parfait. Your kids will love it. You will too!

Apple Pie Breakfast Parfait | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Apple Pie Breakfast Parfait
Yields 4
A simple, yet elegant breakfast parfait made with real ingredients and very allergen friendly.
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Ingredients
  1. 3 medium apples, peeled, cored and cut into small chunks
  2. 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  3. 3 Tbsp. honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar or cane sugar
  4. 1 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk yogurt or coconut milk yogurt
  5. 1 cup prepared granola
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 350*F.
  2. Combine the apples, cinnamon and sugar in a small baking dish.
  3. Bake 40 minutes. Stir.
  4. Cover and refrigerate over night.
  5. Layer the yogurt, apples and granola in four dishes.
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