26 Jun The Yummiest Banting Desserts

If the chilly weather has got you in the mood for something sweet but not too sinful, you’re in luck. We’ve put together a selection of delectable and slightly unusual Banting desserts you can make at home. Have fun with these creative combinations, and enjoy the oh-so-tasty results!

Dairy-Free Olive Oil Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 1 can full fat coconut milk or coconut cream
• 3 free-range egg yolks
• 2/3 cup high quality extra virgin olive oil
• ⅓ cup raw honey
• ½tsp vanilla extract
• ¼tsp Himalayan salt

Method:

• Heat the coconut milk on medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until hot & steaming but NOT simmering.
• Place the egg yolks in a heat-safe container; add a ladle full of hot coconut milk to the yolks & stir.
• Add the tempered yolks to the rest of the coconut milk in the saucepan, stirring constantly.
• Heat the mixture on medium-low, stirring constantly for about 6-8 minutes until you have a thick custard. Do not let the mixture simmer or boil.
• Remove from heat & pour into a bowl to cool to room temperature.
• Add the rest of the ingredients; whisk or mix together in a blender until incorporated.
• Chill the custard in the fridge until cold.
• Place the chilled custard in your ice cream maker & follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Pour into a freezer-safe container & freeze for 1-4 hours to harden before serving. Dish up & enjoy!

Chocolate Cayenne Brownies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond flour
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• 3Tbsp xylitol
• 1tsp baking powder
• ½tsp bicarb
• ½tsp cayenne pepper
• 3 free-range eggs
• 100ml cream
• 60ml melted butter

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C.
• Mix together the flour, cocoa, xylitol, baking powder, bicarb & cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
• Stir in the wet ingredients until you have a smooth, thick batter.
• Spoon the mixture into cupcake cases & bake for 10-12 minutes.
• Cool on a wire rack, serve & enjoy!

Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:

• 50g dark organic chocolate
• Pinch of Himalayan salt
• 3Tbsp cream
• ½cup xylitol
• 3 free-range eggs
• 100ml coconut oil, melted
• 100ml olive oil
• 2Tbsp raw honey
• 1 cup sweet potato, cooked & mashed
• 3Tbsp cocoa powder
• 1tsp bicarb
• 1tsp baking powder
• 1 cup flax meal

Method:

• Heat the oven to 150 degrees C.
• Combine the cream, salt & chocolate in a saucepan; melt over a low heat.
• In a separate bowl, beat together the xylitol, eggs, coconut oil, olive oil & honey for about 2 minutes, until combined.
• Add the sweet potato & beat until smooth. Then stir in the melted chocolate mixture.
• Slowly add the cocoa, bicarb, baking powder & flax meal; mix until smooth.
• Pour into a cake tin or mould, lightly greased with some coconut oil.
• Bake for 40 minutes.
• Leave the cake to cool, then top with more melted chocolate or with a sour cream frosting. Slice, serve & enjoy!

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