Wednesday, 5 December 2018

The Great Online Cookie Exchange Extravaganza

The Great Online Cookie Exchange Extravaganza turns NINE! 
Thank you once again for hosting this fun day Jz.
I love this time of year when we all exchange our recipes. They all look so delicious.

This year I'm sharing one of Bears and one I made recently in a cooking demo.

On Sundays Bear always makes a delicious brunch, so this is  his recipe. Maybe you and your family might like to make them for Christmas morning breakfast. You can add any toppings, I like mine with either mango like in the photo below or blueberries, mascarpone and a drizzle of maple syrup.



Gluten free Waffles



Ingredients:

2 ½ cups 310 grams gluten free S.R..flour

75 grams caster sugar

3 eggs

125 grams oil = 150 mls

2 cups - 500ml milk



Preparation:

Place eggs, sugar and milk in a large bowl, beat to combine. Add oil, then flour, beat until thick and thoroughly blended.



Use level 1/3 cup of mix per waffle. Spray waffle maker, pour mix into middle and spread with spatula. Lower lid, hold down firmly until waffle is cooked as desired and comes away cleanly.

Serve with your favourite topping. 




NUTTY CHOC BALLS





Ingredients:

2 Cups pitted dates
3/4 cup raw cashews or nut your like
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 pinch of salt

Method:

Toss everything into a food processor and chop until mixture starts to go smooth and clumped together.

Take golf ball size pieces and roll in your hands. Then roll in the coconut to coat. 
Refrigerate for about 30 minutes until firm.

Can also be made into bars by pressing into a square dish lined with parchment paper. Cut into fingers after placing in the fridge for 30 minutes.
 The kids will love them.

Bon Appetit!


For more recipes and treats head on down to Jz's place or visit one of these participating blogs:






22 comments:

  1. I can vouch for the waffles - they are quite yummy! :-) I will look forward to trying to make the other treat another time. Hugs

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    1. Thanks Terps, I'm glad you enjoyed the waffles.
      Hugs Lindy xx

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  2. Those look totally yummy! I realise i dont have a food processor. Maybe i should think about getting one cos i’ve always skipped over recipes that use it! Perhaps a Christmas present to myself! Them waffles look delish! Have i mentioned i love waffles? Carbs be damned!

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    1. Yes treat yourself to a food processor they are so handy for a lot of recipes. Haha forget the carbs. Eat waffles!
      Hugs Lindy xx

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  3. Wow, those waffles look great! I may invite myself to your house for Christmas breakfast! And the nut balls... you had me at "dates"!

    Thanks for playing along!
    (The later time zones will catch up with you soon... ;-D)

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    1. Thanks for hosting this again Jz. I love playing along each year and getting to learn new recipes.
      Hugs Lindy xx

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  4. Hi Lindy, these look awesome! Super yummy. Love the look of the waffles!

    Hugs
    Roz

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    1. Thanks Roz, of yes the waffles are so delish. That's most likely why I'm not losing weight. LOL!
      Hugs Lindy xx

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  5. I like the idea of using dates. (Which... 'Using dates' just sounds deviantly sexy somehow...)

    I have someone who can't do peanut butter, but I'm betting almond butter or cashew butter would work well in your recipe too!

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    1. Thanks for dropping by Mrs Fever. Yes I'm sure any nut butter would work. Haha about dates sounding sexy.
      Hugs Lindy xx

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  6. Wow, that's some fancy recipes! And I know the gluten free recipe is going to be deeply appreciated by lots of people. Thanks so much for sharing!

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    1. Thank you so much Olivia. We love to experiment with gluten free cooking/baking, or Bear does anyway. He is the top chef in our house.
      Hugs Lindy xx

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  7. I'm so glad so many of this years participants have gluten free recipes. These look so yummy.

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    1. They definitely are really good Little monkey, I can vouch for that. I have plenty more GF recipes if you require them, just send me an email.
      Hugs Lindy xx

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  8. Hi Lindy! :) Waffles are a fav of mine! These look super!

    Oh those coconut balls!!! YUMMMMMMMMmy! I am going to give these a try for sure! Thanks! Many hugs,

    ❤️Katie xoxo

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    1. Thanks Katie, yes do try them. I'm going to make the choc balls and place them in jars for Christmas gifts for our children.
      Hugs Lindy xx

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  9. I love seeing Bear's waffle creations! I just may need to give these a go seeing you wont send me any! Have to make my own. LOL!

    --Baker

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    1. Haha I keep telling you to visit once they're ready. Always leftovers which I give to a friend.
      I'm sure your family would love them.
      Hugs Lindy xx

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  10. Not keen on waffles. I like the sound of the nutty choc balls but don't like peanut butter. Thanks for sharing.

    Love,
    Ronnie
    xx

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    1. I never used to like waffles either Ronnie. Bear must give these the magic touch as they are ssssooooo good.
      Hugs Lindy xx

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  11. Wow! Two recipes in one post! Extra nice! These both look doable even for a non-cook like me. And I do adore balls! ; ) So fun to share with you. Have a wonderful Christmas down under Lindy! -Sassy

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    1. Thank you Sassy, the more balls the better. Enjoy
      Merry Christmas
      Hugs Lindy xx

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