My mission was to make a gluten, dairy and sugar-free muffins. Last week, I made some muffins which were close so I used that base recipe and replaced the normal flour with a mixture of gluten-free flour and almond meal. I added strawberries because I had them in the fridge and the muffins turned out wonderfully.
Then I decided I wanted to try a coconut cream frosting and I know muffins don’t usually have frosting but these ones do. Again, I was determined to make this frosting without added sugar and I managed it. I whipped up the coconut cream until it was stiff, then, separately I pureed strawberries and dates in my trusty Cuisinart Mini Processor and added them to the cream. You could certainly add a little Stevia (made from the South American sweetleaf plant) if you want it sweeter but I don’t think it is needed. Both Dario and Adriano have eaten some and they approve wholeheartedly.
I set up the muffins, pre-frosting, in front of our lounge window looking out over the ocean and just as I got ready to snap the photo, the rain came down in buckets. From sunshine to rain in zero seconds. I stared for a moment at the wet window blocking the sea view and then took the photo anyway. This is the result below.
Then the rain stopped and the sun came out and this is the next shot I took, this time focusing on the sea. Crazy, crazy weather.
This is not a low Fodmap recipe.
sugar free is absolutely the way to go. these look divine! x
They are definitely delicious and I love sugar-free.
Suzanne
How fantastic! I’m absolutely loving experimenting with my baking in the kitchen! I haven’t thought of the mushed strawberries! They’d be a wonderful sweet addition!
It is the fun part of cooking but also a little nerve-wracking in case you get it wrong.
Suzanne
What beautiful looking muffins but the view from your home is absolutely incredible. How perfect it looks on a clear blue day xx
It is lovely on a good day and a great place to live.
Suzanne
Anything with fresh strawberries is a winner with me and these look super tasty. That view is absolutely gorgeous. Lucky you.
New Zealand is surrounded by sea so many houses overlook it. It would be hard to live inland now unless it was beside a river or lake.
Suzanne.
It looks so beautiful outside your window. The muffins look pretty too and I like the way you used the strawberries to give a nice color and flavor.
Thanks, Nik. I love a bit of colour to lift the ordinary.
Suzanne
It is too healthy not to make it.
Exactly, Marta.
Suzanne
Beautiful muffins and what a gorgeous view you have!
Thanks, Laura.
Suzanne
Gosh, you have a great view! I like the light in the picture with the rain – quite nice. As are these muffins. They look almost like cup cakes! But much healthier. Good stuff – thanks.
I guess the difference between muffins and cupcakes is basically the frosting so maybe these are cupcakes.
Suzanne
Those muffins look so decadent and delicious you wouldn’t know they were sugar, dairy and gluten free! And that view from your window is beautiful!!
Decadent while sugar-free is the aim. The view is very pleasant. Thanks.
Suzanne
I love the view Suzanne!!!. You really are getting clever with your new gluten free and sugar free.!
Lots more gluten and sugar-free to come!
Suzanne