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Sugary & Buttery

Making life a little sweeter since 2012

Melina Thompson

Sea Salted Chocolate Tahini Cups

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Sea Salted Chocolate Tahini Cups - Sugary & Buttery

I have been making these for a couple of months now, filled with either peanut butter, almond butter (my least favorite) or tahini, and I thought I just had to post this not so traditional yet super delish version – Sea Salted Chocolate Tahini Cups! Unlike chocolate cups filled with peanut butter, the tahini stays creamy and runny when stored in the fridge. So when you bite into the chilled, rich chocolate crust and the creamy tahini runs out and everything melts in your mouth, the chocolate and the sea salt flakes… it’s just heaven. …

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Banana Cake with Pecans & Walnuts

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Banana Cake with Walnuts & Pecans

This super quick and easy banana cake with pecans and walnuts is gluten-free (made with almond and oat flour) and a healthier version of a comfort cake – just what we all need now that fall is soooo close! This is one of my all time favorite cakes and I’ve been making it for years now. It’s everything you want in a cake: fluffy, moist and airy. And with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, all-spice and nutmeg – paired with the pecans and walnuts – it is just perfect for this time of year. Which of course does not stop me from making it all year long… oh no, if you just leave out those spices, this cake will make a great addition to a summer picnic….

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Green Tahini Power Smoothie

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Sugary & Buttery - Green Tahini Power Smoothie

I started making smoothies in the morning a couple of months ago and been figuring out the best recipes that everyone in the family loves. It is just such a quick and easy breakfast snack in the morning, and even if we don’t have time for an actual breakfast at home before we go off to school/work, there’s always time to drink a delicious smoothie. That’s why I’m packing them with as many nutrients as possible and this Green Tahini Power Smoothie is one of my personal favorites, and everyone loves it. It’s made with bananas, spinach, tahini and matcha tea powder, and is therefore high in fiber, folate, antioxidants, B vitamins, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium and iron. The matcha tea powder adds just enough healthy caffeine for a powerful start in the day….

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Lemon Curd & Almond Coffee Cake

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Sugary & Buttery - Lemon Curd & Almond Coffee Cake

Summer vibes are still going strong here in Texas! I’ve been super into lemons and honey this year – for whatever reason – but I have been making honey lemonade on a regular basis and been cooking and baking with honey a ton lately. So after making this super yummy Honey Lemon Curd last week (refined sugar free), I needed to put it to good use… other than spreading it on toast, or, um, spooning it out of the jar. So since a coffee cake was way overdue here, I decided on this (gluten-free) Lemon Curd & Almond Coffee Cake. The recipe is easily turned paleo for anyone interested, simply replace all sugar with either coconut sugar or maple sugar.

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Honey Lemon Curd

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Sugary & Buttery - Honey Lemon Curd

I know in some parts of the country, fall is within reach, but not here in Texas. We’re still way high up in the 90s and I don’t think that’s gonna change anytime soon. I’m embracing it with this summery Honey Lemon Curd. One of my very first posts was actually a Pink Grapefruit Curd (that wasn’t actually pink), go check it out, its really funny for me to look back on my early posts and how my photos and my style has changed. It’s been 6.5 years since then! …

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Coconut Protein Pancakes

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Sugary & Buttery - Coconut Protein Pancakes

It’s back to school! I can honestly say – finally! I’m glad to be back in our routine, be done with summer camps, and she is seriously excited. Back to school also means back to preparing lunches and healthy easy breakfasts. My favorites are nutritious pancakes or waffles, like these kid-friendly and yummy – yet healthy, gluten-free and dairy-free – coconut protein pancakes. They are easy to prepare ahead of time for busy weekday mornings and are low-sugar and protein and fiber packed – and keep in the freezer for up to 3 weeks….

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Classic Cheesecake

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Sugary & Buttery - Classic Cheesecake

This classic Cheesecake recipe right here is the only cheesecake recipe you’ll ever want or need, promise. Rich, smooth, creamy – not only is it one of the best cakes I’ve ever tasted, period, but it is super easy, has straight forward ingredients and is absolutely foolproof. Challenge cream cheese gives this classic cheesecake the creamy, milky, fresh taste and the vanilla beans just take it to the next level. Combine this heavenly smooth filling with a buttery graham cracker crust and you got the perfect classic cheesecake.
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Chocolate Honey Granita

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Sugary & Buttery - Chocolate Honey Granita

Temperatures here in Texas have been in the 90s for quite a while and ‘finally’ reached the 100F mark last week. What better time to make popsicles… lots of popsicles (which I will also post soon), and some granita! My daughter is obsessed with making (and eating) popsicles and even prefers them over ice cream. Which is great because its a lot easier to make and there are so many fun, delicious and healthy options. I personally love granitas, which is in a way a different form of serving popsicles… well, kind of. I sometimes use the same mixture and instead of pouring it in the popsicle mold, I freeze some and make a granita. I just love the airy refreshing texture of it…. nothing better on a hot day. What I love about these is that they are made with raw honey, so no processed sugars, much better for you and so much yummier….

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Classic Lemon Bars

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Sugary & Buttery - Classic Lemon Bars

What better dessert after a summer BBQ than refreshing, buttery soft lemon bars? They scream summer and melt in your mouth, and you don’t even need a BBQ – or summertime – as an excuse to enjoy this indulgent classic. This recipe has the perfect balance of sweetness and tangy lemon flavor, and features my personal favorite butter crust recipe….

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Chocolate Almond Layer Cake

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Sugary & Buttery - Chocolate Almond Layer Cake

This towering high Chocolate Almond Layer Cake will make a cute addition to your Easter brunch buffet. Or maybe a birthday cake? Almond cake layers with a rich, semi-sweet chocolate ganache buttercream. Who can resist?! Using 5-inch cake pans will achieve the towering affect, but the cake can easily be made with 6-inch pans for a lower, wider cake….

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