Cupcakes & Kale Chips http://cupcakesandkalechips.com Yummy, Healthy Eats & Tasty, Scrumptious Sweets Sat, 25 May 2013 19:14:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=159 Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Walnut Zucchini Muffins – Guest Post from Sweet Twist of Blogging http://cupcakesandkalechips.com/2013/04/25/gluten-free-chocolate-chip-walnut-zucchini-muffins-guest-post-from-sweet-twist-of-blogging/ http://cupcakesandkalechips.com/2013/04/25/gluten-free-chocolate-chip-walnut-zucchini-muffins-guest-post-from-sweet-twist-of-blogging/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:00:26 +0000 Brianne Izzo http://cupcakesandkalechips.com/?p=4455 While I am wrapped up with feeding an infant, changing diapers, feeding an always ravenous preschooler, putting in a Toy Story DVD, chasing the aforementioned preschooler while holding the aforementioned infant, and all the other insanity that comes along with a new baby, my foodie friends are taking turns in the Cupcakes & Kale Chips [...]

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While I am wrapped up with feeding an infant, changing diapers, feeding an always ravenous preschooler, putting in a Toy Story DVD, chasing the aforementioned preschooler while holding the aforementioned infant, and all the other insanity that comes along with a new baby, my foodie friends are taking turns in the Cupcakes & Kale Chips kitchen.  Make sure you head on over to Pinterest, too, where I will be pinning all of these awesome recipes on my Guest Posts board, plus my Inspiration boards!

Oh, and just a quick reminder about the awesome Canon Rebel DSLR Camera giveaway I am cohosting.  Make sure you go enter!!

Today I’d like to introduce Meg from Sweet Twist of Blogging, who is bringing Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Walnut Zucchini Muffins!

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I’ve totally gotta try these!  I think I have all of the ingredients!  You can find Meg on Twitter,  Google+, Facebook, and Pinterest

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While I am wrapped up with feeding an infant, changing diapers, feeding an always ravenous preschooler, putting in a Toy Story DVD, chasing the aforementioned preschooler while holding the aforementioned infant, and all the other insanity that comes along with a new baby, my foodie friends are taking turns in the Cupcakes & Kale Chips kitchen.  Make sure you head on over to Pinterest, too, where I will be pinning all of these awesome recipes on my Guest Posts board, plus my Inspiration boards!

Today I’d like to introduce Kristen from Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker, who is bringing a delicious side dish of Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic & Lime!   Roasted Brussels Sprouts

These may just get the sprout-hating Hubby to give them another shot!  I adore roasted veggies, so I’d love to try them!  You can find Kristen on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest.  Take it away, Kristen…Continue reading: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic & Lime – Guest Post from Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker

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While I am wrapped up with feeding an infant, changing diapers, feeding an always ravenous preschooler, putting in a Toy Story DVD, chasing the aforementioned preschooler while holding the aforementioned infant, and all the other insanity that comes along with a new baby, my foodie friends are taking turns in the Cupcakes & Kale Chips kitchen.  Make sure you head on over to Pinterest, too, where I will be pinning all of these awesome recipes on my Guest Posts board, plus my Inspiration boards!

Today I’d like to introduce Carrie from Carrie’s Experimental Kitchen, who is bringing Avocado Quinoa Salad!

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Oh boy, she said two magic words there – avocado and quinoa!  I can’t wait to try this!  You can find Carrie on Google+, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

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Are you getting ready for some summer fun?  Want to capture those graduations, vacation memories, and holiday gatherings?  Then you totally have to enter the Canon Rebel Camera Giveaway sponsored by some of my bloggy friends and I…

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While I am wrapped up with feeding an infant, changing diapers, feeding an always ravenous preschooler, putting in a Toy Story DVD, chasing the aforementioned preschooler while holding the aforementioned infant, and all the other insanity that comes along with a new baby, my foodie friends are taking turns in the Cupcakes & Kale Chips kitchen.  Make sure you head on over to Pinterest, too, where I will be pinning all of these awesome recipes on my Guest Posts board, plus my Inspiration boards!

Today I’d like to introduce Lisa from Je suis alimentageuse, who is bringing donuts!  And not just any donuts – light, guilt free Vanilla Donuts with Blueberry Lemon Glaze (with vegan and gluten free options)!

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I should have required Lisa to send me a dozen along with her post and photos!  You can find Lisa on Google+, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, or subscribe via RSS or email.

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Hello, Lisa here! Brianne has graciously let me share this recipe with you lovely readers and I’m so excited! So at Je suis alimentageuse, I try to keep things kind of healthy, although every now and then, I like to splurge and indulge in something sweet. And by every now and then, I mean that it happens pretty often. But these little donuts are almost guilt-free. They’re vegan, first of all, and I substituted agave nectar in the donuts to reduce the amount of sugar in these donuts.

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This recipe is really easy to modify for different flavours. You can add some cocoa powder or melted chocolate or different extracts for flavour. You can even change the glaze. I’ve made lemon donuts by adding zest to the batter, and then using the juice with icing sugar to make a glaze. To make these gluten-free, just use a gluten-free AP flour blend (I use 2 parts rice flour + 1 part potato starch and 1 part tapioca starch) and add xanthum gum.

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Vanilla Donuts with Blueberry Lemon Glaze are a guilt free (and vegan!) way to enjoy this breakfast treat.
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Recipe type: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
Serves: 24-27 donuts

Ingredients
Donuts:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup agave nectar
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup rice milk
  • 2 tsp flax meal
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp warm water
  • ¼ cup vegan margarine
Glaze:
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice (juice from one lemon)
  • 1 cup frozen wild blueberries
  • 2-3 cups icing sugar (depending on how runny you want the glaze to be)

Instructions
  1. Mix flax seed and warm water in a small bowl. Stir then let sit for about 2 min.
  2. Mix vanilla, agave nectar, flax seed mixture, milk, and margarine until combined.
  3. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until incorporated, but do not over mix.
  4. Pipe into greased donut baking pans about half full (they puff up a lot)
  5. Bake for 12-14 minutes at 350F until golden. 12 minutes if using a mini-donut pan, 14 if using a regular-sized donut pan.
  6. Remove from oven, let sit in the pan for about 1 min, then remove from pan and let cool on a wire rack until cooled.
  7. For the glaze, in a small pot over medium heat, cook the blueberries and lemon juice until the blueberry skins pop and the juices come out. Use a spoon to smash the berries if necessary.
  8. Strain the mixture and discard the solids (skins, seeds, etc.)
  9. Whisk in 2 cups of icing sugar (add more or less depending on how thick you want the glaze to be)
  10. Dip cooled donuts in glaze, let excess drip off, then let them dry on the wire rack.
  11. Leave for about 10-15 minutes until dry, then eat!

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Thanks for reading!

~ Lisa

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Thanks Lisa!  Sounds and looks super-yummy!

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If there is one thing we Jersey Girls know, it isn’t big hair or “what exit” or Snooki…

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It’s Tomatoes!  And these Mediterranean Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes might just be one of the most perfect tomato recipes ever

Continue reading: Mediterranean Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes with @FloridaTomatoes

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While I am wrapped up with feeding an infant, changing diapers, feeding an always ravenous preschooler, putting in a Toy Story DVD, chasing the aforementioned preschooler while holding the aforementioned infant, and all the other insanity that comes along with a new baby, my foodie friends are taking turns in the Cupcakes & Kale Chips kitchen.  Make sure you head on over to Pinterest, too, where I will be pinning all of these awesome recipes on my Guest Posts board, plus my Inspiration boards!

Today I’d like to introduce Coleen from The Redhead Baker, who is bringing some bright and buttery Meyer Lemon Shortbread Cookies!

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I think these sound heavenly!  You can find Coleen on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.

Take it away, Coleen…Continue reading: Meyer Lemon Shortbread Cookies – Guest Post from The Redhead Baker

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While I am wrapped up with feeding an infant, changing diapers, feeding an always ravenous preschooler, putting in a Toy Story DVD, chasing the aforementioned preschooler while holding the aforementioned infant, and all the other insanity that comes along with a new baby, my foodie friends are taking turns in the Cupcakes & Kale Chips kitchen.  Make sure you head on over to Pinterest, too, where I will be pinning all of these awesome recipes on my Guest Posts board, plus my Inspiration boards!

Today I’d like to introduce Meghan from The Tasty Fork, who is bringing an amazing Bacon, Pear & Smoked Gouda Panini!  I so want one of these – I mean you know I love fruit and cheese, and fancy pants sandwiches, and hello, BACON!

Awesome flavor combo! Pear, Bacon & Smoked Gouda Panini. Recipe created by The Tasty Fork

I am sooo ready to bite into my screen!  You can find Meghan on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter,  Instagram, and Google+.

Take it away, Meghan…Continue reading: Bacon, Pear & Smoked Gouda Panini – Guest Post from The Tasty Fork

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While I am wrapped up with feeding an infant, changing diapers, feeding an always ravenous preschooler, putting in a Toy Story DVD, chasing the aforementioned preschooler while holding the aforementioned infant, and all the other insanity that comes along with a new baby, my foodie friends are taking turns in the Cupcakes & Kale Chips kitchen.  Make sure you head on over to Pinterest, too, where I will be pinning all of these awesome recipes on my Guest Posts board, plus my Inspiration boards!

Today I’d like to introduce Jessi, The Doctorate Housewife, who is bringing a totally tantalizing snack of Peanut Butter Butterscotch Popcorn!

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She had me at peanut butter!  You can find Jessi on Facebook and Pinterest.  Take it away, Jessi…

Continue reading: Peanut Butter Butterscotch Popcorn – Guest Post from The Doctorate Housewife

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Hi friends!  Well, yesterday was my due date, so either a new baby has joined this cute family, or he will verry soon…

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So it is time for me to take a little blogging maternity leave. 

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