One thing I love about social media is its ability to bring people together who share similar passions. I met Jess of @jess_mycleantreats on Instagram and after scrolling through her feed of healthy desserts I was dying to try them for myself.
Jess doesn't follow any particular diet, she just loves food and prefers to make healthier choices. She particularly loves desserts, so much so that she says “I may have spent the previous year heaping 3 teaspoons of Nutella into my mouth every night before I went to sleep (and also heaping on 3 kilos while I was at it).” So she decided to start experimenting with creating her own healthier treats using natural ingredients. She shares her creations on her blog, My Clean Treats, and says “if you pair these treats with a healthy lifestyle of fresh meals and regular exercise, I’d say you’re on the right track.” Agree!
I tried out Jess's Pear & Date Upside-Down Cake and it was delicious. Her original recipe included chopped dates, which would be really tasty but I left them out to make a Pear Upside-Down Cake (because I can't eat a lot of dates). I also used brown rice flour instead of wholewheat or spelt to keep the cake gluten-free and it worked out nicely! The recipe for my adapted version is below and you can check out Jess's original recipe here. I loved the mixture of pear and cinnamon.