Cinnamon Sweet Shoppe

Cuban Cinnamon Sugar Cookies (Clean Eating and Vegan): 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup shortening (To make this clean eating I use 1/2 cup Earth Balance Brand Vegan Butter Sticks and 1/2 cup Spectrum Brand Non-Hydrogenated shortening. Both found in either health food stores or the health food aisle in a grocery store) 1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar also known as confectioner’s sugar (Organic confectioner’s sugar is available but I make my own by throwing some organic granulated sugar or coconut palm sugar in the Vitamix and grind it to a powdery consistency.) 1 tbsp vanilla extract or Brandy 2 cups flour (I always use Whole Wheat Pastry Flour) 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts 1 tsp ground cinnamon Subscribe to my Youtube channel http://bit.ly/1HUugUo FOLLOW ME HERE Truth Social: @writersblock15 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe www.facebook.com/wendygail15 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/wendygail15 Twitter: @writersblock15 Instagram: cinnamon_sweet_shoppe Youtube: youtube.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe Rumble: @cinnamonsweetshoppe MeWe.com : wendygail2 Gettr: @writersblock15

Healthy, homemade, vegan, clean eating Oreos 120g Spelt Flour (you can also use whole wheat pastry flour or all-purpose if you’re not eating healthy) 30g dutched process cocoa powder 80 g coconut sugar (you can also use organic sugar, stevia blend, or any other dry sweetener) 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 44 g canola or coconut oil 3 tbsp milk of choice 2 tbsp pure maple syrup Filling: 55 g organic powdered sugar (Make your own here) 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 58 g coconut butter, or non-hydrogenated shortening (such as Spectrum), or Earth Balance spread Keep these in an airtight container to retain freshness. Subscribe to my Youtube channel http://bit.ly/1HUugUo FOLLOW ME HERE Truth Social: @writersblock15 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe www.facebook.com/wendygail15 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/wendygail15 Twitter: @writersblock15 Instagram: cinnamon_sweet_shoppe Youtube: youtube.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe Rumble: @cinnamonsweetshoppe MeWe.com : wendygail2 Gettr: @writersblock15

Mini Cinnamon Elephant Ears (Palmiers) 1 puff pastry, thawed (you can make your own clean eating version or just buy Pepperidge Farm) 1 cup sugar, divided (I used half coconut palm and half organic cane sugar) 1/4 tsp cinnamon Subscribe to my Youtube channel http://bit.ly/1HUugUo FOLLOW ME HERE Truth Social: @writersblock15 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe www.facebook.com/wendygail15 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/wendygail15 Twitter: @writersblock15 Instagram: cinnamon_sweet_shoppe Youtube: youtube.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe Rumble: @cinnamonsweetshoppe MeWe.com : wendygail2 Gettr: @writersblock15

Mini Chocolate Cinnamon Buns 2-1⁄4 cups Whole Wheat Pastry flour (If you don’t follow a clean/whole foods diet, all purpose flour can be used) 2 tablespoons organic sugar or coconut palm sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1 cup low fat buttermilk 5 tablespoons Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks, melted & divided (Unsalted butter can be substituted) 1 cup Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips, divided in half 1⁄4 cup organic light brown sugar (make your own Organic Brown Sugar) 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 ounces low fat cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons organic confectioners’ sugar (make your own Organic Confectioner’s Sugar) Homemade Organic Brown Sugar 1 cup organic sugar to 1 tablespoon black strap organic molasses for light brown sugar. 1 cup organic sugar to 1/4 cup black strap organic molasses for dark brown sugar. Mix together well. You might need to adjust the amount of molasses based on your own preference. Homemade Organic Confectioner's Sugar 1 cup organic sugar (I have not tried this with coconut palm sugar yet, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work as long as you don’t mind it brown in color) 1 tablespoon cornstarch Blend this in a food processor or high powered blender such as a Vitamix until powdered. Subscribe to my Youtube channel http://bit.ly/1HUugUo FOLLOW ME HERE Truth Social: @writersblock15 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe www.facebook.com/wendygail15 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/wendygail15 Twitter: @writersblock15 Instagram: cinnamon_sweet_shoppe Youtube: youtube.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe Rumble: @cinnamonsweetshoppe MeWe.com : wendygail2 Gettr: @writersblock15

Mango Peach Lemonade, all natural and easy to make 4 cups cold water ⅔ cups sugar (I used Stevia blend) ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 mango, peeled pitted and sliced 2 yellow peaches, peeled pitted and sliced Subscribe to my Youtube channel http://bit.ly/1HUugUo FOLLOW ME HERE Truth Social: @writersblock15 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe www.facebook.com/wendygail15 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/wendygail15 Twitter: @writersblock15 Instagram: cinnamon_sweet_shoppe Youtube: youtube.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe Rumble: @cinnamonsweetshoppe MeWe.com : wendygail2 Gettr: @writersblock15

3 large Eggs 1 cup Half and Half (I used almond milk) 3 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (I used raw organic sugar but any sweetener will do. Perhaps next time I’ll try honey) 1 tablespoons Cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla 4 very thick slices Challah or Brioche; about an inch thick 3 cup Cornflakes; crushed slightly 1 cup Almonds; chopped Optional toppings: fresh strawberries, whipped cream or yogurt, confectioner’s sugar Subscribe to my Youtube channel http://bit.ly/1HUugUo FOLLOW ME HERE Truth Social: @writersblock15 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe www.facebook.com/wendygail15 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/wendygail15 Twitter: @writersblock15 Instagram: cinnamon_sweet_shoppe Youtube: youtube.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe Rumble: @cinnamonsweetshoppe MeWe.com : wendygail2 Gettr: @writersblock15

Turtle Pretzel Candy Clusters 1 cup Chocolate (I used bittersweet but you can use semi-sweet or milk chocolate. PLEASE, don’t use candy melts) 24 bite sized pretzels (square or twist) 12 baking caramels, unwrapped 1 tsp. water 24 whole pecans Additional chocolate for decoration. Could be dark, semi-sweet, or white chocolate. Subscribe to my Youtube channel http://bit.ly/1HUugUo FOLLOW ME HERE Truth Social: @writersblock15 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe www.facebook.com/wendygail15 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/wendygail15 Twitter: @writersblock15 Instagram: cinnamon_sweet_shoppe Youtube: youtube.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe Rumble: @cinnamonsweetshoppe MeWe.com : wendygail2 Gettr: @writersblock15

Sweet and Salty Peanut Butter Bars (clean eating and vegan) 6 tablespoon Earth Balance Vegan Buttery sticks, melted 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 ounces whole wheat pretzels, crushed (about 1 cup of crumbs) 2/3 cup organic creamy peanut butter 1 cup organic confectioners’ sugar, sifted (I made my own.) For chocolate topping: 3/4 cup Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips 1 tablespoons creamy peanut butter coarsely chopped whole wheat pretzels Subscribe to my Youtube channel http://bit.ly/1HUugUo FOLLOW ME HERE Truth Social: @writersblock15 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe www.facebook.com/wendygail15 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/wendygail15 Twitter: @writersblock15 Instagram: cinnamon_sweet_shoppe Youtube: youtube.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe Rumble: @cinnamonsweetshoppe MeWe.com : wendygail2 Gettr: @writersblock15

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#cinnamonrolls #chocolaterolls #chocolatecinnamonrolls Chocolate Rolls: 4 1/4 cups plus 1 tbsp (500 g) all purpose flour 1 packet activated yeast 1/2 cup granulated sweetener 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup butter or vegan butter, melted and cooled to room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/3 cup plain yogurt, room temperature Chocolate Cinnamon Filling: 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup granulated sweetener 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 4 ounces dark chocolate Chocolate Drizzle: 1/2 cup butter melted and hot 5 oz dark chocolate, chopped Subscribe to my Youtube channel http://bit.ly/1HUugUo FOLLOW ME HERE Truth Social: @writersblock15 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe www.facebook.com/wendygail15 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/wendygail15 Twitter: @writersblock15 Instagram: cinnamon_sweet_shoppe Youtube: youtube.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe Rumble: @cinnamonsweetshoppe MeWe.com : wendygail2 Gettr: @writersblock15

#roastedgreenbeans #roastedvegetables #cheesyroastedgreenbeans 1 pound (500 g) green beans, ends trimmed 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or 4 garlic cloves, minced) 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper 1 - 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded Subscribe to my Youtube channel http://bit.ly/1HUugUo FOLLOW ME HERE Truth Social: @writersblock15 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe www.facebook.com/wendygail15 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/wendygail15 Twitter: @writersblock15 Instagram: cinnamon_sweet_shoppe Youtube: youtube.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe Rumble: @cinnamonsweetshoppe MeWe.com : wendygail2 Gettr: @writersblock15

Easy to make 3 ingredient, flourless, gluten-free Nutella Mug Cake 1/4 cup hazelnut spread such as Nutella 1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder (either dutch process or regular) 1 egg A microwave safe mug Subscribe to my Youtube channel http://bit.ly/1HUugUo FOLLOW ME HERE Truth Social: @writersblock15 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe www.facebook.com/wendygail15 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/wendygail15 Twitter: @writersblock15 Instagram: cinnamon_sweet_shoppe Youtube: youtube.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe Rumble: @cinnamonsweetshoppe MeWe.com : wendygail2 Gettr: @writersblock15

Crispy and easy to make Nutella YoYo's (sandwich cookies) 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off with back edge of knife 1/3 cup cornstarch, packed 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 12 tablespoons (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 2/3 cup Confectioners’ sugar, packed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract About 1/2 cup Nutella, or other chocolate-hazelnut spread For the ganache: 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate 1/2 cup heavy cream Subscribe to my Youtube channel http://bit.ly/1HUugUo FOLLOW ME HERE Truth Social: @writersblock15 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe www.facebook.com/wendygail15 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/wendygail15 Twitter: @writersblock15 Instagram: cinnamon_sweet_shoppe Youtube: youtube.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe Rumble: @cinnamonsweetshoppe MeWe.com : wendygail2 Gettr: @writersblock15

Thick and Creamy Candy Cane Crunch Milkshake • 4 large scoops of vanilla ice cream • 1 cup Cool Whip, thawed or frozen • ¼ cup milk (almond milk) • 3 regular sized candy canes, unwrapped • ¼ cup chocolate chips Subscribe to my Youtube channel http://bit.ly/1HUugUo FOLLOW ME HERE Truth Social: @writersblock15 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe www.facebook.com/wendygail15 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/wendygail15 Twitter: @writersblock15 Instagram: cinnamon_sweet_shoppe Youtube: youtube.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe Rumble: @cinnamonsweetshoppe MeWe.com : wendygail2 Gettr: @writersblock15

Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie 1 frozen banana, sliced 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 6 oz fat free plain Greek Yogurt 3/4 cup any milk (I used almond milk) 1 tbsp honey, maple syrup, or agave 1 heaping tbsp peanut butter Subscribe to my Youtube channel http://bit.ly/1HUugUo FOLLOW ME HERE Truth Social: @writersblock15 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe www.facebook.com/wendygail15 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/wendygail15 Twitter: @writersblock15 Instagram: cinnamon_sweet_shoppe Youtube: youtube.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe Rumble: @cinnamonsweetshoppe MeWe.com : wendygail2 Gettr: @writersblock15

#Chocolate #Fudge #Filling Here’s what you need to make 1 3/4 cup of chocolate fudge filling: 1 (12-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 3/4 cup evaporated milk 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Subscribe to my Youtube channel http://bit.ly/1HUugUo FOLLOW ME HERE Truth Social: @writersblock15 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe www.facebook.com/wendygail15 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/wendygail15 Twitter: @writersblock15 Instagram: cinnamon_sweet_shoppe Youtube: youtube.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe Rumble: @cinnamonsweetshoppe MeWe.com : wendygail2 Gettr: @writersblock15

1 cup almonds 1 cup pecans 1 large egg, room temperature ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons raw honey ¼ cup chocolate chips (cane sweetened) Subscribe to my Youtube channel http://bit.ly/1HUugUo FOLLOW ME HERE Truth Social: @writersblock15 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe www.facebook.com/wendygail15 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/wendygail15 Twitter: @writersblock15 Instagram: cinnamon_sweet_shoppe Youtube: youtube.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe Rumble: @cinnamonsweetshoppe MeWe.com : wendygail2 Gettr: @writersblock15

Stop by the gift shop on an MSC Cruise and you will find this jacket. I have 2 of them. One in white and one in navy blue. Subscribe to my Youtube channel http://bit.ly/1HUugUo FOLLOW ME HERE Truth Social: @writersblock15 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe www.facebook.com/wendygail15 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/wendygail15 Twitter: @writersblock15 Instagram: cinnamon_sweet_shoppe Youtube: youtube.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe Rumble: @cinnamonsweetshoppe MeWe.com : wendygail2 Gettr: @writersblock15

Bottom layer 1 frozen banana 2 cups of frozen blueberries and frozen acai berry 1/3 cup water Top layer 2 cups of strawberries 1 cup frozen raspberries or cherries 1 frozen banana 1/3 cup almond milk 1 tsp peanut butter (optional) Top with raspberries, nuts, or even a little bit of whipped cream if you want. Subscribe to my Youtube channel http://bit.ly/1HUugUo FOLLOW ME HERE Truth Social: @writersblock15 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe www.facebook.com/wendygail15 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/wendygail15 Twitter: @writersblock15 Instagram: cinnamon_sweet_shoppe Youtube: youtube.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe Rumble: @cinnamonsweetshoppe MeWe.com : wendygail2 Gettr: @writersblock15

1 frozen banana 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated. (If you have a powerful blender you can put it in whole or cut up) 1/2 to 1 cup almond milk (depends on how thick you would like it) Subscribe to my Youtube channel http://bit.ly/1HUugUo FOLLOW ME HERE Truth Social: @writersblock15 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe www.facebook.com/wendygail15 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/wendygail15 Twitter: @writersblock15 Instagram: cinnamon_sweet_shoppe Youtube: youtube.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe Rumble: @cinnamonsweetshoppe MeWe.com : wendygail2 Gettr: @writersblock15

Espresso Syrup: 1/2 cup hot espresso 2 tablespoons raw sugar 1 tablespoon rum or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon rum extract. Adjust this amount to your taste. I don’t like a lot of rum so I used the lesser amount. * Cupcakes: 6 eggs, at room temperature 1 cup fine raw sugar or organic sugar 1 tablespoon rum or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon rum extract. *SEE ABOVE 1 cup all-purpose flour (if you are new to my recipes, I always use whole wheat pastry flour instead of white flour to make my baked food a little healthier. The choice is yours) 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing For the Mascarpone Frosting: 1 cup heavy cream 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature ½ cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting Subscribe to my Youtube channel http://bit.ly/1HUugUo FOLLOW ME HERE Truth Social: @writersblock15 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe www.facebook.com/wendygail15 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/wendygail15 Twitter: @writersblock15 Instagram: cinnamon_sweet_shoppe Youtube: youtube.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe Rumble: @cinnamonsweetshoppe MeWe.com : wendygail2 Gettr: @writersblock15

Vanilla French Sables (Butter Cookies) Makes about 40 cookies Make sure the cookie dough is well chilled and firm so that it can be uniformly sliced. After the dough has been wrapped in plastic it can be frozen for up to 2 weeks. 1 large hard boiled egg 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter , softened 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (2 3/4 ounces) 1/4 teaspoon table salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (7 1/2 ounces) 1 teaspoon large egg white , lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water 4 teaspoons sugar TO HARDBOIL AN EGG: Place egg, still in shell, in small saucepan, cover with 1 inch water, and bring to boil over high heat. Remove pan from heat, cover, and let sit 10 minutes. Meanwhile, fill small bowl with ice water. Using slotted spoon, transfer egg to ice water and let stand 5 minutes. Crack egg and peel shell. Separate yolk from white; discard white. Press yolk through fine-mesh strainer into small bowl. Subscribe to my Youtube channel http://bit.ly/1HUugUo FOLLOW ME HERE Truth Social: @writersblock15 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe www.facebook.com/wendygail15 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/wendygail15 Twitter: @writersblock15 Instagram: cinnamon_sweet_shoppe Youtube: youtube.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe Rumble: @cinnamonsweetshoppe MeWe.com : wendygail2 Gettr: @writersblock15

2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast 7/8 to 1 cup warm water* *Use the greater amount in the winter, the lesser amount in the summer, and somewhere in between in the spring and fall. Your goal is a soft dough. To make the topping 1 cup boiling water 2 tablespoons baking soda coarse, kosher or pretzel Subscribe to my Youtube channel http://bit.ly/1HUugUo FOLLOW ME HERE Truth Social: @writersblock15 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe www.facebook.com/wendygail15 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/wendygail15 Twitter: @writersblock15 Instagram: cinnamon_sweet_shoppe Youtube: youtube.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe Rumble: @cinnamonsweetshoppe MeWe.com : wendygail2 Gettr: @writersblock15

Easy to make, healthy and delicious Apple Banana Smoothie 5 raw almonds 1 red apple 1 banana (I like to use frozen bananas but that’s optional) 3/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt 1/2 cup nonfat milk 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon OPTIONAL: 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder Subscribe to my Youtube channel http://bit.ly/1HUugUo FOLLOW ME HERE Truth Social: @writersblock15 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe www.facebook.com/wendygail15 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/wendygail15 Twitter: @writersblock15 Instagram: cinnamon_sweet_shoppe Youtube: youtube.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe Rumble: @cinnamonsweetshoppe MeWe.com : wendygail2 Gettr: @writersblock15

Delicious Peanut Butter Recipe from Disney Cruise Line Yields 8 servings 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter (I always use all natural) 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (you can use reduced fat or regular) 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup heavy cream, whipped stiff 1 baked 8- inch pie shell (in the video, I used mini-pie shells) To make the Ganache: 1/2 cup heavy cream 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped Subscribe to my Youtube channel http://bit.ly/1HUugUo FOLLOW ME HERE Truth Social: @writersblock15 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe www.facebook.com/wendygail15 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/wendygail15 Twitter: @writersblock15 Instagram: cinnamon_sweet_shoppe Youtube: youtube.com/cinnamonsweetshoppe Rumble: @cinnamonsweetshoppe MeWe.com : wendygail2 Gettr: @writersblock15