(High Protein) Healthful Cream Cheese Frosting (or Glaze)

On August 27, 2018August 27, 2018 By The Golden Graham GirlIn Condiments, Sauces, Spreads & Toppings, Gluten-free, Grain-free, High-protein, Low-fat, Nut-free, Nutritious Noshes (Snacks), Specialty DietsLeave a comment

It’s the little things…how many times have you heard that phrase? But it’s true on so many levels and in so many contexts. It’s the little rituals that you have with your loved ones that have the most meaning and hold the most space in your heart. It’s the little adjustments in training and nutrition that set the gold medallists apart from the silver medallists. And when it comes to food, it’s the little touches of flavour and presentation that can take a meal from merely mediocre to masterful.

I like to think that this healthful cream cheese frosting or glaze is one of those little things. It’s the perfect little something extra that can be added to enhance just about any dessert, including protein muffins, carrot cake, cinnamon buns, apple pie…oh my! Heck, it’s so good for you, you could even put it on your oatmeal. No judgment!

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How-To: Make (the best!) Mayonnaise at Home (Paleo, Whole30)

On December 7, 2015 By The Golden Graham GirlIn Condiments, Sauces, Spreads & Toppings, How-To, Paleo, Random, Uncategorized, Whole30 Compliant4 Comments

Ready for a healthier version of something you likely already have in your fridge? A creamy, cool condiment gets the makeover treatment. I’ve culled the web and done a lot of experimenting on your behalf to bring you The Best Homemade Mayonnaise (Ever). I didn’t just make this up on my own, but I will share the unique combination of ingredients and technique I used for the richest, creamiest, most-delicious mayonnaise you have ever tasted, without any of the less-than-desirable ingredients and additives you might find in store-bought stuff. Keep reading

Whipped Chocolate Protein Frosting

On October 22, 2015October 21, 2015 By The Golden Graham GirlIn Condiments, Sauces, Spreads & Toppings, Gluten-free, Grain-free, High-protein, Low-fat, Nut-free, Nutritious Noshes (Snacks)1 Comment

A thick, rich and creamy chocolate frosting that is delicious? Easy. But what about one that is HEALTHY, HIGH IN PROTEIN, and FREE OF REFINED SUGAR and this-can’t-be-good-for-me-but-it-really-is? Yes, oh yes. This is the perfect topping for any of my cakes, and especially my latest and greatest Healthy Single-Serving Mocha Microwave Mug Cake. But of course, no one would be the wiser if you just wanted to eat it straight off of the spoon. And I certainly wouldn’t blame you.

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How-To: Make (Raw) Cashew Butter at Home

On August 9, 2015 By The Golden Graham GirlIn Condiments, Sauces, Spreads & Toppings, How-To, Random, Uncategorized3 Comments

It’s time to fire up your food processor! I’ll take you through the process of making your very own raw cashew butter at home. I learned so much from The Healthy Foodie in her post All Natural Homemade Raw Cashew Nut Butter, and I can’t wait to share it with you! Keep reading

How-To: Make Macadamia Butter at Home

On July 19, 2015 By The Golden Graham GirlIn Condiments, Sauces, Spreads & Toppings, How-To, Random, Uncategorized2 Comments

If my How-To: Make Hazelnut Butter at Home inspired you, then hopefully this How-To will elevate you. I’ve taken what I’ve learned from making nut butters, including different flavour combinations, and come up with this gorgeous roasted macadamia nut butter with vanilla and sea salt. (And if the last How-To didn’t inspire you to fire up your food processor – or high-speed blender – then maybe this one will.)

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How-To: Make Hazelnut Butter at Home

On July 4, 2015June 28, 2015 By The Golden Graham GirlIn Condiments, Sauces, Spreads & Toppings, How-To, Random, Uncategorized4 Comments

As you know from my previous How-To entries, I’m not exactly re-inventing the wheel over here. What I do hope to do, though, is provide you with the education and vicarious experience to give you the confidence that if I can do it (little ol’ me!), then so can you! Everything you could possibly need to know (and more) on making your own nut butters at home has already been published on the web. So, I’m just throwing my post into the fray and I highly encourage you to check out Tasty Yummies’ How to Make Homemade Nut Butters for even more insight into various other nuts and flavour options, as well as thoughts on soaked nuts vs. unsoaked nuts, raw vs. roasted and all things nut butter-related!

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How-To: Make Unsweetened Applesauce at Home

On June 27, 2015June 21, 2015 By The Golden Graham GirlIn Condiments, Sauces, Spreads & Toppings, How-To, Random, Uncategorized5 Comments

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” “You’re the apple of my eye.” Oh, apples! So good on their own, so good in desserts (Salted Caramel Apple Bake, anyone?), so good at breakfast (Cinnamon Apple Pie Overnight Oatmeal), so good in soup (Simple Apple Cinnamon Roasted Squash Soup)…the options are endless. And after all of that shameless self-promotion, what about applesauce? Well, as you know, I’ve been loving my Vitamix high-speed blender and one of their first recipes I checked out was for Cooked Applesauce. It’s seriously JUST APPLES. And any regular jug blender or food processor should do the trick – I’ll show you how in this “How-To” and you can enjoy healthy, homemade applesauce, free of added sugar or preservatives, any time, either as a snack or as an ingredient in a recipe. No need to go to the store!

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Maple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Spread (Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Refined sugar-free)

On June 7, 2015June 7, 2015 By The Golden Graham GirlIn Condiments, Sauces, Spreads & Toppings, Fitness Foods (Meals), Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-freeLeave a comment

Maple Cinnamon Cream Cheese. It’s embarrassing to admit that I’m Canadian and yet I’d never even thought of this before. But it wasn’t until I decided to make my (High-Protein) Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oatmeal that I thought about combining maple syrup, cream cheese and cinnamon into one smooth, creamy spread. Sure, I love plain cream cheese on my bagels. And I slather my pancakes and waffles with pure maple syrup, straight from my home province of Nova Scotia (until my current stash runs out). But why limit yourself when you can spread either or both with this awesome Maple Cinnamon Cream Cheese? It’s also great as a dip for fresh fruit (apples and bananas are my top contenders – let me know what else YOU try in the comments) or on crackers or breadsticks. Or heck, just eat it straight out of the bowl (I’m in no position to judge, trust me).

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(Paleo) Quick and Easy Guacamole (5 ingredients!)

On May 24, 2015May 25, 2015 By The Golden Graham GirlIn Condiments, Sauces, Spreads & Toppings, Dairy-free, Fitness Foods (Meals), Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Paleo, Specialty Diets, Vegan, Vegetarian2 Comments

Ah, guacamole. If I’m eating guacamole, I’m eating some version of Mexican food or Tex-Mex and that means I am a happy girl. Sadly, South Korea is a little bit lacking in the Mexican food department (I know, I know – you don’t come to Korea for the Mexican food), although I hear that there are a few notable exceptions for Mexican food restaurants in the foodie districts in Seoul. At least avocados are readily available at my local Costco. So, I decided to make my own guacamole at home. When I realized how easily you can make this healthy dip with only a handful of ingredients, I just had to share this recipe with you!