Spiced Banana Pumpkin Muffins...

Do you have some spotty brown bananas and some leftover pumpkin puree?  I did this weekend and came up with the perfect solution–Spiced Banana Pumpkin muffins!  These muffins are a tasty treat on a cool fall afternoon and not too shabby in the health department either 3 ½ cups whole wheat all-purpose flour 2/3 cups rolled oats ½ cup oat bran 4 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt 4 tsp. cinnamon 2...

Pumpkin Walnut Loaf...

It’s that time of year again…..the leaves are bright with yellow, orange and red, there’s a chill in the air and pumpkins are in season!!  Thanksgiving is around the corner (in Canada literally 2 days away) and this Pumpkin Walnut Loaf is a great addition to a turkey feast or a perfect hostess gift.  The cake is moist, light, crunchy with walnuts and deeeeelicious!!  I got a great new pumpkin loaf...

Homemade Graham Crackers...

Well…..it seems as though the weather is suggesting that summer is coming to an end.  These next few weekends may be the last to enjoy some s’mores over a campfire….why not enjoy these s’mores with some homemade graham crackers and marshmallows?!  The marshmallow recipe can be found @ http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2008/07/homemade_marshmallows The homemade graham crackers were inspired...

Rocky Road, S’more Brownies...

Going to a bbq, picnic, family reunion?  These are the perfect summertime, campfire reminiscing brownies to take with you.  In fact I am doing all of the above (bbq, picnic, family reunion) this weekend and am happy to be taking this mix of a healthier (if that’s possible with these brownies….they are at the least lower in fat then their butter counterpart) version of Rocky Road/S’mores brownies.  Yes, I did...

“Skinny” Protein Oatmeal Raisin Bars...

These “skinny” oatmeal raisin bars were inspired by a health blogger www.carrotsncake.com.  I took the recipe and modified it to be further skinnyfied using Coasun’s shortening alternative, and added some extra protein so the bars would classify as a well balanced snack all by themselves.  Overall they were delicious and I devoured them over the course of the day- sharing of course! They aren’t too sweet and...

Defining Cakes and Fat Functionality...

CAKES There are 100’s and 100’s of variations of cakes.  They can be divided; sub-divided and further sub-divided by ingredients (fat, no fat, high-ratio, low-ratio), shapes (bunt, layer, sheet, cupcakes), purpose etc… a lot of time could be wasted trying to categorize these sweet treats that often are the center of attention at big events such as birthdays, weddings and anniversaries.  Bakery geeks like me even...

Recipe for Decadent Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies...

Decadent Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies This decadent dark chocolate oatmeal cookie has been created and showcased in the Baker’s Journal 2007 recipe book to allow for indulgence in a delicious treat while keeping health in mind.  This lab scale recipe utilizes food ingredients of Canadian origin to be trans fat free, low in saturated fat and a source of antioxidants, iron, fiber, Omega 3- DHA, and vitamin C. ...

Recipe for CoasunSA – Kicked-up Canadian Bro...

Low saturated fat, trans fat free brownie Kicked-Up Canadian Brownies This is a large or small scale brownie recipe that was featured in the Baker’s Journal 2008 recipe book.  These ‘Kicked up Canadian Brownies’  utilize CoasunSA to make delicious trans fat free low saturated fat fudgy brownies, something that is not possible with industry standard palm based shortenings- see the...