Recipe Post: Strawberry Basil Mojito Re-visited, Crab cakes, SunButter Brownies, and Carrot Macaroons!

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I’ll get straight to the point–the highly requested recipe for this amazing drink I’ve been making!

Strawberry Basil Mojito:

8oz ginger ale (Zevia was used for this one)
2oz cold tea (optional!)
muddled strawberries, ginger, and basil
squeeze of lemon juice

Pour the liquids over the muddled strawberries/basil/ginger and stir to mix
If you're drinking with friends who are of age, add some vodka or rum---my dinner buddy was 17, so we skipped the liquor (and didn't miss it a bit)

Crab cakes:

I know, it doesn’t sound special to make crab cakes. I never cared much about them until Joe made them for me a couple years ago. He’s grossed out by eggs and mayo, so he came up with this version—and kindly shared the recipe.

16oz crab meat (I bought Boss brand, jumbo lump crab)
1tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
1 glop (1/4 cup?) of Veganaise (we always use the grapeseed based vegan mayo, but I’m sure any kind would work)
1/2c bread crumbs (I used gluten free millet bread crumbs that I made)
1tbsp (or so) whole grain mustard
a few dashes of chopped parsley
splash of worcestershire sauce

Heat a skillet to medium and lightly oil with coconut oil (or whatever you like to use). Brown both sides. Done.

Crab cakes - Compliments of Joe

SunButter Brownies:

After making the huge pan of nut butter/SFSB brownies a couple weeks ago, I thought I’d try one with just SFSB to simplify a little. It turned out great!

1 jar SFSB
6oz (or so) canned pumpkin
1/2 cup maple syrup (or stevia baking blend–if you use this, you’ll need to add some almond milk or some liquid)
1/2 bag chocolate chips (or 1/2 bar bakers chocolate, chopped)
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 tbsp espresso or coffee powder
4 tbsp cocoa powder
dash of cinnamon

Mix all ingredients except chocolate chips/baker’s chocolate. If you want them sweeter (they are pretty dark chocolate-ish), add more maple syrup and use milk chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet or baker’s.  Now you have a choice! I sprinkled the chocolate pieces (choc chips if you use those) on top, but last time I mixed them in. I like the bubbly effect that happened this time, but I think I prefer them mixed in.  Bake in 9×9 greased pan for 35 minutes. Let cool in pan.

Note: if you can use a stand mixer and really mix the batter thoroughly, I think they will come out more gooey. Last time, I did that, and this time I just stirred with a spoon.  The batter was super thick this time (I could have used it as frosting), and last time it poured very easily into the pan–I wasn’t sure it was going to turn into brownies then!

The first version of these (with the almond butter) was way more gooey, but these had a better flavor in my opinion!

The ingredients---choose chocolate chips if you want to make it a little easier!
The end product---these stayed together a lot better than the prior version, and were VERY dense.

Last time Katelyn and I got together, we made Carrot Macaroons—they weren’t like carrot cake…just totally delish!

A 2:1 ratio of carrot pulp from your juicer (or just shredded carrots) and your favorite nut butter! Mix thoroughly and add maple syrup or your favorite sweetener to taste. We added a couple tbsp of Lucuma and Yacon powders, and kept them a little less sweet. They really didn't need to be dehydrated, but I did that so I could...
Dip them in chocolate (72% baker's choc melted in double boiler). You can even leave them out of the fridge after they harden if you want to

Do you ever eat veggies for dessert?  Carrots are an easy dessert ingredient….note: beet pulp did NOT work for this dessert recipe!

What’s your favorite seafood? Dessert? Cocktail?  Do you try and health-ify them, or just eat them as is?

For me, it depends on what it is—if I can make it a little healthier without compromising my enjoyment level, then I usually do. For desserts, I focus more on quality of the ingredients, not healthiness.

Hope you had a great weekend!

138 thoughts on “Recipe Post: Strawberry Basil Mojito Re-visited, Crab cakes, SunButter Brownies, and Carrot Macaroons!”

  1. Brittany

    Mojito..yum and perfect for summer! But the brownies stole my heart. YUM x 2. I would have never thought to dip carrots into chocolate..but I guess chocolate can go with ANYTHING! No seafood for me, but desserts and cocktails I can go either or as far as health-ifiying goes. Ususally with cocktails there isn’t much leeway for me, so I just drink those as is!

  2. Dairyfreebetty

    Yum on so many levels!! Everything sounds good, especially the crab cakes!! 🙂

    I am looking forward to the Apple Cider post, I try to use it as much as possible!! 

  3. Kristina

    mmm, crab is one of my favorite seafoods… the crab cakes look great! so do the brownies – I love a flourless brownie and these sound REALLY good!

    I thought I asked last time, but maybe not – what does the jiaogulan taste like? I’m interested in it…
    we did have a great weekend, I hope you did too!

  4. Lisakthrives

    Jiaogulan tastes like a variation of black tea. So it’s kind of like black
    tea, but a little more mild and with a twist! It’s hard to describe
    (apparently!). I have had it hot once, and the rest of the time have it
    cold. I think I prefer it cold—the leaves are pretty bitter by themselves,
    but are totally edible and my mom told me she snuck them into a stir-fry
    that had spinach and other veg in it, and no one noticed… 🙂

  5. Anonymous

    i’m most appreciative of the crab cakes recipe, lisa! i’m with you – i buy the expensive seafood tin, to – makes me feel safer! 🙂 i’ve never made or even had crab cakes, if you can believe it, but this recipe is so easy, the intimidation factor is gone. please pass along thanks to joe, too!
    fave seafood = shrimp; fave dessert = apple crisp OR choc buttercream icing (cake not necessary) and i don’t have a favourite cocktail. but i like the word “mojito!”
    looking forward to your give-away!

  6. Holly

    All of that food looks delicious! I love crab cakes — although usually I use canned salmon instead — salmon, egg, bread crumbs and some mushed avocado + old bay, salt, pepper. They turn out great every time!

  8. Anonymous

    Post of deliciousnesss! Love the brownies, such fun ingredients- especially the pumpkin. Favorite seafood- shrimp or crab, love both on a big bundle of veggies or a salad. Dessert- fresh fruit anything, especially crisps or crumbles.

  9. Carrie

    OMG, those macaroons are gorgeous! You should so sell them online, I want some. 🙂 I am under-using my dehydrator, thanks for the inspiration!

  10. meri

    Mmmm those brownies look sooo good! I’m excited for the apple cider vinegar post- my mom knows how to make this tonic, but I want a ginger version of it. I’ll listen to anything you have to say, I’d love to know the benefits!

  12. Laura

    I love me a mojito so I’d definitely give your recipe a go! My veggies for dessert experience is limited to zucchini breads and the odd bit of carrot cake… I’m not overly adventurous. Maybe one day 🙂

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  14. Gen

    Yum!!!!
    I love seafood, but have actually never had a crab cake…….
    Those carrot macaroons look delicious! Thanks for sharing all of your recipes! 😀

  15. Sophia @ Raven Waves

    I had a mojito this weekend too, but mine was ginger! Totally hit the spot! Your crab cakes sound amazing! I’ve never had crab cakes before! I’m more of a shrimp and calamari girl!

  18. Lisakthrives

    Hehe, so far my friends and neighbors are the only people benefitting from
    my carrot-roons…I highly recommend them for a light-ish not-too-sweet
    treat!

  21. Lisa

    Everything looks so delicious! I’m going to have to make those crab cakes because they look too good! I’m heading to do some grocery shopping after work and will have to pick the the ingredients! I’ll let you know how they turn out for me!

  23. Averie

    “The first version of these (with the almond butter) was way more gooey, but these had a better flavor in my opinion!”–

    Great info…AB tends to be runnier I think and therefore maybe that’s why..but also less flavorful or less distinct of a flavor, too.

    Btw do you use WLWriter for blogging? Your comment to me would imply that you do..do you love it?  and yes, wish there was a mac equivalent so i didnt have to go thru all the extra steps!

  25. Lisakthrives

    The only experience I have with WLW is having a friend show it to me (while
    I got totally jealous and wanted to steal it…or go out and buy it). So I
    haven’t used it…but it’s definitely on my list of things to buy. WordPress
    is ok, but I’m so perplexed about why it can’t be more user friendly…think
    of all the time you’ll save with WLW!!!

  27. Averie

    I know…I just didnt want to break the seal on nearly $300 worth of software on the if-come that I will “love” WLW..but everyone else does so I just need to do it. 

    Now that you say you used it briefly/just saw it…and were jealz, yeah, I need to use it, huh.

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  31. Anonymous

    Here every thing looking really very nice and that SunButter Brownies is my one of the favourite recipe and also that chocolate brownies is so yummy. I love to eating these all recipe.
    Complete kitchens

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