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Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts {gluten free, dairy free, nut free}

Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts - Gluten Free Dairy Free Nut Free || Homemade Dutch Apple PieRecently someone asked if I had a recipe for donuts. Not really. I made a couple batches of whole wheat donuts a few years ago based on someone else’s recipe. That’s about it.

To be honest I’ve never been a big donut eater. I think the last “real” donut I had was in high school.  When I was working there were donuts sitting across from my desk almost weekly. But I never had one.

My kids hardly know what a donut is. I think my daughter has tasted one before.

That being said, after getting the request for a recipe I was excited to try making some.

I went with cinnamon sugar as the flavor. I like that the base of a cinnamon sugar donut is like cake instead of a yeast/fried base.

I don’t have a donut pan (though I did put it on my Christmas list this year!). So I had to be creative. I used a muffin pan and removed the centers with an apple corer. The centers were like little donut holes that I rolled in extra cinnamon and sugar (I think these were the best part!).Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts - Gluten Free Dairy Free Nut Free || Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

This was my first attempt at making donuts – gluten, dairy and nut free donuts. They turned out very well! The whole family enjoyed them. I think the whole batch was gone in a couple days.

Cinnamon sugar donuts are quite easy to make. They freeze well so you can eat some fresh and save some for easy weekday breakfasts.

I baked most of the donuts. But I also experimented a bit and fried some of the dough. Either way they are delicious!

If you are going to eat them fresh I think frying the dough tastes great. But if you are going to make them in advance baking is the way to go.

The base recipe would also work very well for chocolate covered donuts (I may be making those soon!) or a nutty donut.

Christmas will be here soon. These donuts would make the perfect breakfast treat to munch on while opening presents!

If you are looking for a fun weekend breakfast or even a special weekday breakfast, try homemade cinnamon sugar donuts. Everyone will love them.

Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts - Gluten Free Dairy Free Nut Free || Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts {gluten free, dairy free, nut free}
Yields 15
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Ingredients
  1. 2 cups any combination of gluten free flours
  2. 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  3. 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  4. 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  5. 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  6. 1 cup cane sugar or coconut sugar
  7. 1/2 cup coconut oil, butter or palm shortening, melted
  8. 1 tsp. vanilla
  9. 1/3 cup milk, milk substitute or applesauce
  10. 4 eggs
Topping
  1. 1/2 cup cane sugar
  2. 4 tsp. cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350*F. Grease a muffin pan.
  2. Combine the cinnamon and sugar for the topping in a flat, shallow bowl or plate. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
  4. Add the oil, vanilla and milk. Beat until combined.
  5. Add the eggs. Beat until combined.
  6. Fill the muffin cups about 3/4 full with batter.
  7. Sprinkle 1/2 of the topping over the batter.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes, until baked through.
  9. Immediately remove the muffins from the pan. Core if desired. Dip the donut bottoms in the cinnamon sugar mixture and set on a plate to cool. Roll the centers in cinnamon and sugar as well.
  10. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the freezer for long term storage.
Frying donuts
  1. To fry the donuts melt coconut oil, lard or palm shortening in a pan (cast iron skillet works well). Use enough oil to fully cover the bottom of the pan.
  2. Scoop 3-4 Tbsp. of batter and fry in the pan. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side.
  3. Immediately dip the donuts in cinnamon and sugar after removing them from the pan.
Notes
  1. Use at least 1/2 cup of a white/starchy flour like tapioca or white rice.
  2. You can make a chocolate glaze by melting chocolate chips in a double boiler. Dip the donuts in the chocolate after they have cooled.
  3. You can make a nutty donut by adding chopped nuts to bottom of the muffin pan and the top of the muffin batter before baking.
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The Perfect Gluten Free Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookie

The Perfect Gluten Free Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookie || Homemade Dutch Apple PieNow that my daughter is in school all day my son helps me with most of my baking. He HAS to help if he knows I’m working in the kitchen. And he likes to decide what we make.

Of course one of his first requests was chocolate chip cookies. I happily obliged.

I’ve made gluten free dairy free cookies before. Some turn out better than others. It’s hard to find the right combination of flour and the right amount of fat that will create a good cookie that isn’t grainy and doesn’t crumble.

But with the help of my budding baker I think I did it! These are the best gf df cookies we’ve ever made. They are slightly crispy yet still a bit soft in the middle.

The best part is that they are very easy to make and do not require any strange ingredients like xanthan gum.

One key to these cookies is using palm shortening. As much as I LOVE coconut oil, it just doesn’t work that well for cookies. Using at least half palm shortening really helps bind the cookies and gives them the right texture. You could also try lard if you don’t have palm shortening.

Think you don’t have time to scoop cookies? Try turning them into bars. Then you simply pour the batter into one pan, pop it in the oven and you’re done! That’s my favorite thing to do when I’m short on time.

These cookies freeze very well. So make a big batch, eat some fresh and store some in the freezer for later.

If you’re searching for a delicious cookie that is gluten and dairy free search no further. This is the perfect cookie recipe. Not a fan of chocolate chips? Swap them for dried fruit, nuts or seeds. No matter what you add these cookies will be a hit.

The Perfect Gluten Free Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookie || Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

The Perfect Gluten Free Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Yields 30
A delicious gluten and dairy free chocolate chip cookie or bar.
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Ingredients
  1. 1 cup tapioca flour
  2. 1/2 cup amaranth flour
  3. 1/3 cup organic cane sugar
  4. 1/3 cup organic brown cane sugar or coconut sugar
  5. 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  6. 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  7. 1/4 tsp. unrefined sea salt
  8. 2 eggs
  9. 6 Tbsp. organic palm shortening (see notes for whether or not to melt it)
  10. 1 tsp. vanilla
  11. 3/4 cups dairy free chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 325*F.
  2. In a large bowl cream the shortening and sugars.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla. Beat well.
  4. Add the flours, powder, soda and salt. Beat well.
  5. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  6. Place 2 Tbsp. mounds on ungreased baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes.
  8. Turn off the oven. Leave cookies in the oven for about 6 minutes.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool and remove from baking sheet.
  10. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the freezer for long term storage.
Notes
  1. If you like cookies that are wider and flatter melt the shortening first. If you like puffy cookies do not melt the shortening.
  2. The palm shortening can be replaced with butter if you tolerate dairy (either melted or at room temp).
  3. The palm shortening can be replaced with coconut oil, but the cookies may not hold together as well.
  4. To make the cookies into bars add an extra egg to the batter. Pour the batter into a greased 7x11 pan. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
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Dairy Free “Thin Mint” Cookie Ice Cream

Dairy Free Thin Mint Cookie Ice Cream || Homemade Dutch Apple PieBoth of my children LOVE mint ice cream.  We make it quite often. Recently when making a batch I wanted to spruce it up a bit.

I thought about adding some cocoa (who doesn’t love mint and chocolate together?). That reminded me of Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies. Inspired by this classic cookie I came up with my dairy free” Thin Mint” Cookie ice cream.

This ice cream is filled with mint and chocolate flavor. Plus you get the crunchy chocolate cookie taste as well.

“Thin Mint” Cookie ice cream is a treat just about anyone can enjoy. You can replace the coconut milk with cream if you tolerate dairy.

Scoop yourself a big bowl of “Thin Mint” Cookie ice cream, add a little chocolate sauce and enjoy. What a great way to celebrate the start of the school year. Remember, summer isn’t over quite yet!

Get the chocolate cookie recipe here!

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Dairy Free "Thin Mint" Cookie Ice Cream -||Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Dairy Free Thin Mint Cookie Ice Cream
Dairy free ice cream filled with the flavor of Thin Mint cookies.
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Ingredients
  1. 2 1/2 cups coconut milk (can be replaced with cream if you tolerate dairy)
  2. 1/2 cup any combination of sweetener (cane sugar, coconut sugar, honey, maple syrup)
  3. 1/4 cup organic cocoa powder
  4. 1 Tbsp. vanilla
  5. 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
  6. 1/4 tsp. sea salt
  7. 1 Tbsp. tapioca flour (optional)
  8. 1 - 3 egg yolks (optional)
  9. 1/2 cup chocolate cookie pieces (see post for recipe link)
  10. 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a blender combine the coconut milk, sweetener, cocoa powder, vanilla, peppermint, sea salt, flour and egg yolks. Blend until smooth.
  2. Process in an ice cream mixer according to manufacturer's directions.
  3. Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container.
  4. Mix in the cookie pieces and chocolate chips.
  5. Freeze until firm.
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Gluten Free Brownie Mix

Gluten Free Brownie Mix - Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

I love to bake. But I don’t always have time to do all of the measuring and mixing…especially when it comes to gluten free baking. It takes extra time to measure four types of flour instead of one.

You could solve that problem by buying a mix. But that means you’re going to get extra ingredients in your baked goods  that you don’t want.

My solution? A homemade mix. Brownies are one of my favorite baked goods. So I made a brownie mix for days when I have very little time in the kitchen.

Find a day when you have some time and mix up all of the dry ingredients for your brownies. You can make a double, triple or quadruple batch so making brownies is easy any time.

Store the mix in the freezer. It will stay fresh, and you can use it straight out of the freezer.

A homemade brownie mix is also a wonderful gift for Christmas or for a new mom.

Even if you are busy you can have homemade brownies. This gluten free brownie mix is simple to assemble. Then getting a pan of brownies in the oven only takes minutes. 

These brownies can also be made dairy and egg free. It’s a great treat for just about anyone. And now you can have it just about any time.

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Gluten Free Brownie Mix
Yields 16
A simple mix to have on hand for quick gluten free brownies any time.
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Dry Mix
  1. 2 cups any combination of gluten free flours (a 1:1 ratio of whole grain to white works best)
  2. 1/4 cup organic cocoa powder (or carob powder)
  3. 1 tsp. baking soda
  4. 1/2 tsp. sea salt
Brownies
  1. Dry mix
  2. 1/4 cup water
  3. 3 eggs
  4. 1/3 cup coconut oil or butter, melted
  5. 1/2 cup honey
  6. 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Dry Mix
  1. In a medium bowl combine all of the dry mix ingredients.
  2. Pour the mix into a storage container and seal (I like to use glass jars).
  3. Store the mix in the cupboard, refrigerator or freezer (depending on how long you want to store it).
Brownies
  1. When ready to bake, heat the oven to 350*F. Grease an 8" or 9" baking pan.
  2. Combine the brownie mix with the wet ingredients. Mix well.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes, until baked through.
  5. Allow to cool. Cut into squares.
  6. Store at room temperature or freeze for long term storage.
Notes
  1. Sorghum, amaranth, brown rice and teff work well as whole grain flours.
  2. White rice and tapioca work well as white flours.
  3. To make these brownies egg free omit the eggs and add an extra 1/4 cup honey and 2 Tbsp. coconut oil or butter.
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Zucchini Cake With Two Frostings (gluten free, dairy free)

Zucchini Cake With Two Frostings: gluten free dairy free || Homemade Dutch Apple PieSchool is starting. Fall is coming. But don’t think it’s too late for another zucchini treat!

We get quite a bit of zucchini from our garden every summer. So I’m always trying to find new ways to use it.

This year I created a gluten free dairy free zucchini cake. To make it extra special I came up with two kinds of frosting. One is a cream cheese icing. The other is a dairy free cinnamon sugar buttercream.

Both frostings are equally delicious. I like the tang and lightness of the cream cheese icing. My kids really liked the cinnamon sugar frosting.

One of the best parts about this cake is that it’s packed with two cups of zucchini. It’s also very allergen-friendly and refined sugar free.

Zucchini cake works well as a breakfast (like coffee cake) or as a dessert. We even ate some for dinner with soup. It’s good no matter how you serve it.

Kick off the school year with a special treat that is also very healthy.  Zucchini cake is the perfect fit.

Zucchini Cake With Two Frostings: gluten free dairy free || Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Zucchini Cake With Two Frostings
Serves 12
A light zucchini cake that is gluten, dairy and nut free - with two frosting options.
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Cake
  1. 2 cups any combination gluten free flours (rice, tapioca, sorghum, amaranth, teff)
  2. 2 cups grated zucchini
  3. 1 cup cane sugar or coconut sugar
  4. 2 tsp. aluminum-free baking powder
  5. 1 tsp. baking soda
  6. 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  7. 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  8. 1/2 cup butter, coconut, lard or palm shortening - soft/room temp
  9. 2 eggs
  10. 1 tsp. vanilla
Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. 1/2 cup whole milk yogurt or coconut milk yogurt
  2. 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
  3. 1/2 cup tapioca flour
  4. 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Dairy Free Cinnamon Sugar Frosting
  1. 1/2 cup organic palm shortening (can be replaced with butter if you tolerate dairy)
  2. 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  3. 3 Tbsp. maple syrup
  4. 1 tsp. vanilla
  5. 3/4 tsp. cinnamon
Zucchini Cake
  1. Heat the oven to 350*F. Grease an 8x11" baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl combine all of the cake ingredients. Mix well.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 45 minutes. Allow to cool before frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. Combine all of the frosting ingredients. Mix well.
  2. Let sit in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes before using.
Dairy Free Cinnamon Sugar Frosting
  1. Combine all of the frosting ingredients. Mix well.
  2. Use immediately or cover for use later.
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Gluten Free Dairy Free Zucchini Crackers

Zucchini crackers are crispy, allergen-friendly and full of zucchini. They make the perfect snack at home or on the go.Gluten Free Dairy Free Zucchini Crackers || Homemade Dutch Apple PieAre you in need of a healthy snack or lunch box addition for school? Zucchini crackers are just the thing!

They are very allergen-friendly. Plus they add vegetables to your diet.

Even if your child is picky about vegetables this is a great option. You can’t tell there is zucchini in them! The flecks look like seasoning. If your child can’t handle the sight of green…use golden zucchini or summer squash! Still not convinced? Simply peel the zucchini before grating it.

The dough for these crackers comes together in minutes. You just dump all of the ingredients in a bowl and stir. It’s that simple.

My kids love munching on crackers, and I can feel good about it when the crackers are homemade and made with vegetables. No vegetable oils. No strange ingredients. Just the good stuff.

I also love that I can control the seasoning. The crackers can be very mild with just sea salt (for my oral sensory child). Or I can make them with various herbs and seasoning for lots of flavor.

The next time you need a healthy snack for your kids try some zucchini crackers. You’ll love them!Gluten Free Dairy Free Zucchini Crackers || Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Gluten Free Dairy Free Zucchini Crackers
A crispy, allergen-friendly cracker filled with zucchini.
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Ingredients
  1. 1 cup any combination of gluten free flour
  2. 1/2 cup grated zucchini (may be peeled)
  3. 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  4. 1/2 tsp. cane sugar
  5. 3 Tbsp. coconut oil or palm shortening, melted
  6. 3 Tbsp. water
  7. seasoning/extra salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 350*F. Cut two pieces of parchment paper the size of a baking sheet.
  2. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Mix until well combined.
  4. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Roll the dough between the pieces of parchment paper until 1/8" - 1/4" thin. Remove the top piece of parchment paper.
  6. Sprinkle salt and/or seasoning over the top of the dough.
  7. Cut the dough into squares.
  8. Transfer the dough (on the paper) to a baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 25 minutes.
  10. Turn off the oven. Leave the crackers in the oven for an additional 15 minutes.
  11. Remove from the oven and allow to cool/crisp.
  12. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
  1. It works best to use at least half white gluten free flour (white rice or tapioca).
  2. The crackers keep well in the freezer.
  3. One batch makes about 2 cups of crackers. You can double or triple the recipe for a larger batch.
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Gluten Free Dairy Free Blueberry Scones

Gluten Free Dairy Free Blueberry Scones || Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

If you haven’t noticed yet, I love scones! They are like a cross between a muffin and a cookie.

Scones are great for breakfast, brunch, a snack or even dessert. I enjoy serving them with soup. A sweet scone is a great contrast to salty soup.  Plus it helps fill you up and get a good balance of carbohydrates, protein and fat in your meal.

The nice thing about these blueberry scones is that they are gluten, dairy and nut free. They can also be made egg free.

My daughter raved about these scones. She said they are like blueberry cookies.

This is another great way to use up some of your fresh blueberries. Or you can make them in the winter with your frozen stash.

Don’t think you have time to make scones for breakfast? Prepare the dough the night before and chill it over night. In the morning simply put the scones in the oven. By the time you get yourself ready you’ll have fresh scones. You can even freeze the dough for later.

Another option is to bake the scones when you have time and then freeze them for later.  Scones from the freezer make an easy breakfast on a school morning.

Serve a batch of blueberry scones with scrambled eggs, bacon, soup or cheese (that’s what I usually do for breakfast). You really can’t go wrong.

Do you like scones? You’ll love these gluten and dairy free blueberry scones.

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Gluten Free Dairy Free Blueberry Scones
Yields 10
A light and sweet scone filled with fresh blueberries.
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Ingredients
  1. 1 cup white gluten free flour (tapioca, white rice)
  2. 1 cup whole grain gluten free flour (amaranth, sorghum, brown rice, teff)
  3. 1/2 cup cane sugar or coconut sugar
  4. 1 tsp. baking powder
  5. 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  6. 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  7. 1/2 cup room temperature fat - palm shortening, lard or butter
  8. 1/4 cup milk or milk substitute
  9. 2 egg yolks OR 1 tsp. flax seed + 1 Tbsp. milk or water
  10. 1 tsp. organic vanilla
  11. 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen, thawed)
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 375*F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor combine the flour, sugar, powder, soda, salt and fat. Pulse until mixture is crumbly.
  3. Add the milk, eggs and vanilla. Mix until well combined/a dough forms.
  4. Transfer the dough to a bowl. Stir in the blueberries.
  5. Drop by large mounds onto the baking sheet.
  6. Bake immediately or cover and chill until ready to bake.
  7. Bake 35 minutes. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
  8. Store in an airtight container.
  9. Warm in a 350*F oven for 5-10 minutes to re-crisp if serving again.
Notes
  1. I used a combination of tapioca and sorghum flour.
  2. The scones will get soft in a container. Warm in the oven to re-crisp.
  3. The dough can be chilled or frozen if you are not baking the scones right away.
  4. Baked scones can be frozen for long term storage.
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The BEST Chocolate Ice Cream

This chocolate ice cream is rich and creamy, with no artificial flavors or fillers. A combination of cocoa and carob creates a deep unbeatable chocolate flavor.The BEST Chocolate Ice Cream - Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

It’s no secret that I LOVE ice cream.

I think my daughter is following in my footsteps. We could both eat it every day…and often do!  Especially when we  have delicious homemade ice cream using our fresh, raw cream.

I usually let my daughter choose the ice cream flavor of the week. Recently she chose chocolate.

It’s simple. But it is SO GOOD. Everywhere we go my daughter tells people that our homemade ice cream is the best.

She’s right. It is the best. It tastes the best, and it is the best for our bodies.The BEST Chocolate Ice Cream - Homemade Dutch Apple Pie 2

It can be hard to achieve the rich flavor of a good chocolate ice cream without anything artificial added.  But I have.

This is the BEST chocolate ice cream you’ll ever have.

I promise.

I think we’ll be making this flavor very frequently.

Do you love chocolate ice cream? Then this is for you!

Are you dairy free? No problem. This can be made with cream or with coconut milk. Either way it is divine. 

The BEST Chocolate Ice Cream
A creamy, homemade chocolate ice cream with dairy and egg free options.
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Ingredients
  1. 2 1/2 cups cream (preferably raw) (can be replaced with coconut milk)
  2. 1/2 cup whole milk (preferably raw) (can be replaced with coconut milk)
  3. 1/4 cup organic cocoa powder
  4. 1/4 cup carob powder
  5. 1/4 tsp. sea salt
  6. 1 Tbsp. organic vanilla
  7. 1 Tbsp. tapioca flour
  8. 1 - 3 egg yolks (optional)
  9. 1/2 cup organic brown cane sugar or coconut sugar
Instructions
  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender. Mix until well combined.
  2. Process the mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
  3. Transfer the ice cream to a freezer safe container. Freeze until firm.
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Gluten Free Dairy Free Blueberry Cake

This blueberry cake is light, mildly sweet and perfect for summer parties. You’ll never even know it’s gluten and dairy free!Gluten Free Dairy Free Blueberry Cake || Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

 It’s blueberry season! I look forward to this every summer. Why? Blueberries are my absolute favorite fruit.

We always buy or pick a bunch and freeze them so we can enjoy blueberries all year long.

There are so many ways to use blueberries whether they are fresh or frozen. I like to use them for pie, ice cream and muffins.

This year I decided to make blueberry cake. What a wonderful summer treat!

Moist cake topped with a light blueberry frosting. A few fresh blueberries on top and you’ve got pure blueberry bliss.

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This cake is gluten, dairy and nut free. It makes a great summer birthday treat for someone with food allergies. You can also bring it to parties and potlucks. Everyone will enjoy it.

Blueberry cake got the seal of approval from my entire family.  That is a tough thing with multiple family members with food texture issues.

The cake is great served plain or with frosting. You can even make a very healthy frosting by using homemade powdered sugar! Pair the cake with ice cream and you’ve really got a treat.

Blueberries make my summer complete.  I love that I can now enjoy them in blueberry cake. What is your favorite way to use blueberries? 

Gluten Free Dairy Free Blueberry Cake || Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Gluten Free Dairy Free Blueberry Cake
A fun cake filled with fresh blueberries.
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Cake
  1. 1 cup blueberries + 1 Tbsp. water, pureed (fresh or frozen berries)
  2. 2 cups any combination of gluten free flours (i.e. amaranth, sorghum, rice, tapioca)
  3. 1 cup organic cane sugar, sucanat or coconut sugar
  4. 2 tsp. baking powder
  5. 1 tsp. baking soda
  6. 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  7. 1/2 tsp. cinnamon (optional)
  8. 1/4 tsp. nutmeg (optional)
  9. 1/2 cup organic palm shortening or butter, softened
  10. 2 eggs
  11. 1/2 - 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen, optional)
Frosting
  1. 1 cup powdered sugar (preferably homemade - see post for link)
  2. 1 Tbsp. pure blueberry juice
  3. 1/3 cup organic palm shortening
Instructions
  1. Heat the oven to 350*F. Grease a 8x11" baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients (except the whole blueberries). Beat well.
  3. Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan.
  4. Sprinkle the blueberries over the batter.
  5. Spread the remaining batter on top.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes.
  7. Allow to cool.
Frosting
  1. Combine all of the ingredients and mix well. If the frosting is too stiff add more juice. If the frosting is too loose add more powdered sugar.
Notes
  1. If using frozen blueberries, allow them to thaw at least partially before pureeing.
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Sweet Cherry Coconut Milk Ice Cream

Sweet Cherry Coconut Milk Ice Cream - Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Summer isn’t complete without at least one cherry treat. Coconut milk blends perfectly with sweet cherries for a delicious dessert.

This ice cream is perfect for those with allergies. Sweet cherry coconut milk ice cream is naturally dairy, nut, egg, gluten, corn and soy free.

Even if you don’t have to be dairy free this ice cream is wonderful.  Both of my kids LOVE it. It’s not too heavy and not too sweet. Just a perfect balance.

Not sure what to do with your sweet cherries? Make ice cream! Have you already frozen  your cherries? No problem. Frozen works just as well as fresh to make ice cream. So you can enjoy a summery treat all year long. 

Sweet Cherry Coconut Milk Ice Cream - Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Sweet Cherry Coconut Milk Ice Cream
A creamy cherry ice cream that is dairy free.
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Ingredients
  1. 2 cups (1 can) coconut milk
  2. 1 cup pitted sweet cherries
  3. 1/2 cup choice of sweetener (honey, maple syrup, cane sugar, coconut sugar)
  4. 1 Tbsp. organic vanilla
  5. 1 Tbsp. tapioca flour
  6. 2 egg yolks (optional)
  7. Chocolate chips and/or chopped cherries (optional)
Instructions
  1. Combine all of the ingredients (except chocolate chips/chopped cherries) in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  2. Process the ice cream in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions.
  3. Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container.
  4. Stir in chocolate chips and/ or chopped cherries if desired.
  5. Freeze until firm.
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