Happy almost Thanksgiving...WOW, where has the year gone! T- Day is my holiday, I cook the entire meal for the family. Since 2014 has been a year of cleaning up my act and being a better version of myself, I have decided to make this meal a bit healthier all while keeping up with tradition. This morning I decided to do a test run and make a healthier dessert instead of traditional pumpkin or apple pie. These pumpkin cakes with Walnut Praline are made using no white flours or processed sugars and they are simply awesome! Sometimes all it takes is a little effort and thinking outside the box.
Cake:
3/4 cup almond flour
1 Tablespoon Coconut Flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs
1/2 cup organic pumpkin
1 Tablespoon coconut oil, melted
3 Tablespoons of pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Cake:
Mix all ingredients together using an electric mixer until smooth - use non stick cooking spray, grease ramekins and spoon mixture into each dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes and allow to cool.
*I used ramekins to bake the cakes, plus I like the fact I can serve them directly to my guests this way.
Praline Topping:
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup full fat coconut milk
3 Tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 Tablespoon butter
In a small saucepan, over medium heat combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil and stir, reduce the heat and allow to thicken. This will take about 10 minutes. Do not burn.
Drizzle topping over cakes prior to serving!
Endless options...serve alone or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whip cream!
Enjoy!
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday and don't forget to count your blessings and give Thanks! I know I have so much to be Thankful about!
