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Delicious American Desserts That Won't Weigh You Down

Make The Ultimate Guide to Guilt-Free American Desserts with clear steps, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar substitute like erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries for muffins
  • 1/4 cup sugar-free chocolate chips for cookies
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree for pumpkin bars
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon for pumpkin bars

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar substitute. Mix well to ensure there are no clumps.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the applesauce, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. If you’re making muffins, gently fold in the blueberries now.
  5. For cookies, fold in the sugar-free chocolate chips at this stage.
  6. Spoon the batter onto the prepared baking tray, spacing them about 2 inches apart. If making muffins, fill each cup about 2/3 full.
  7. For muffins, bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. For cookies, bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.