Guest Post! Cinnamon Donuts

1 box cinnamon cake mix

Raw Cane Sugar (optional) 

3 cups heavy whipping cream +

2 tsp Truvia (optional)

I know this recipe isn't from scratch but it is really fun! My twin sister, Laurel, made this and that is why this is a guest post. Do as instructed on the back of the box then pour mixture into donut molds evenly.  Bake 12-15 minutes. If you are adding the cream, put it in the hand mixer and add Truvia. Mix until cream is thick. Spread cream on donuts. Then sprinkle cane sugar on top of the cream.  

Apple Muffins

3/4 cup oat flour
3/4 cup oat fiber
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. Truvia
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. each ground cloves, nutmeg, salt
1/8 Truvia

1/2 cup + 2 Tbs. egg whites
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. butter extract
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 cup chopped apples (do not grate apples;
this will make the muffin too wet)


I got this recipe from the Necessary Food cookbook. Whisk the dry ingredients. Add the wet ingredients and mix well. stir in the chopped apple by hand.Divide the batter evenly among 10 greased holes. Bake the muffins at 350 for 22-24 minutes or until the tops are dry and the centers don't feel squishy when you gently press on them. If you intend to eat the muffins warm, err on the long side of the baking time, but use less time if you intend to refrigerate and eat them later. Let the muffins cool for at least 5 minutes before slicing the best result. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup walnuts (optional)

Mix dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately, and then mix them together. Form into balls on cookie sheet. cook 5-10 minutes

No Bake Cookies

Boil for 1 minute:
1/2 cup milk
3 Tbs cocoa
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine

Remove from heat and add:
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
3 cups oatmeal

Put balls of dough on wax paper and cool.

WARNING: Very Sticky on Floor

Apple Crisp

4 cups tart apples
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1/2 cup flour (white/wheat)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 tsp. cinnamon


Peel core and slice apples into a 9-inch  pie pan. Season with lemon juice. In a separate bowl, combine with a pastry blender: flour, sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Work lightly so that mixture doesn't become oily. Spread mixture over apples. Bake for about 30 minutes.

Sugar Drop Cookies

2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla


Mix dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately, and then mix together. make into balls and flatten with a fork and sprinkle sugar on top. Bake 10-12 minutes.

Peanut Butter Cookies

1/2 cup butter or shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup peanut butter
1-1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt


Mix dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately, then mix them together. Rol into balls on cookie sheet then criss-cross with a fork. Sprinkle sugar on top. Bake 5-10 minutes.