Banana Cream Pie

Posted on May 16, 2013

Banana Cream Pie –made with coconut milk, coconut oil, bananas, dates and stevia– is the perfect after dinner treat. If you made my Paleo Pie Crust but didn’t fill it with anything yet, fear not. This dairy-free Banana Cream Pie filling is the perfect companion for it. It’s made with five ingredients (coconut milk, coconut


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Paleo Pie Crust

Posted on May 15, 2013

Paleo Pie Crust made with four ingredients –almond flour, salt, coconut oil, and egg, can cradle fruit or creamy pie filling. Have you been craving a healthy, yet decadent fluffy pie made with very little added sweetener and all Paleo ingredients? Maybe with an almond flour crust? I have, and I’m sharing my latest inspiration


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Paleo Brownies

Posted on April 18, 2013

These dark chocolate brownies are lightly-sweetened with dates and packed with other Paleo perks such as coconut oil. These Paleo brownies are simply unbelievable- moist, chocolatey, and full of gluten-free goodness. They will knock the socks off of even the most die-hard gluten-full brownie lover. All of my taste testers said they could not believe


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Paleo Peanut Butter Patties – Tagalongs

Posted on March 8, 2013

Paleo Peanut Butter Patties 2 cups teaspoon teaspoon 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons 1 tablespoon cup 1 cup In a food processor, combine almond flour, salt and baking soda Pulse in shortening, honey and vanilla until combined Roll out dough between 2 pieces of to 1/4-inch thick Chill dough in freezer for 20 minutes Using a


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Paleo Girl Scout Cookies: Thin Mints

Posted on February 15, 2013

Don’t be sad that it’s Girl Scout Cookie season, because now it’s gluten-free Girl Scout Cookie season, and you can partake in gluten-free Thin Mints. You can even dive into Paleo Girl Scout Cookies, otherwise known as Paleo Thin Mints. Give thanks for this to the fabulous Tammy Credicott, author of Paleo Indulgences. Without her


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Paleo Girl Scout Cookies: Samoas

Posted on January 15, 2013

Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free Paleo Samoa Girl Scout Cookies will rock your world. This recipe for gluten-free Paleo Girl Scout cookies is based on one from the wonderful cookbook Paleo Indulgences by Tammy Credicott (the book also has a fantastic forward by Robb Wolf). This Paleo cookbook is packed with healthy substitutes for your favorite treats.


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Cranberry Chocolate Truffles

Posted on December 20, 2012

This “candy” is a healthy holiday snack or dessert. Made with a coconut oil base, dark chocolate, dried cranberries, and a dash of stevia, these truffles are a lovely little pick-me-up in a sea of holiday junk food. I based this recipe on one from Diane Sanfilippo’s New York Times bestseller Practical Paleo. As I’ve


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Paleo Apple Tart

Posted on October 29, 2012

Paleo Pecan Tart Crust

Posted on October 26, 2012

Paleo Pumpkin Bars

Posted on October 16, 2012

Paleo Pumpkin Bars ⅓ cup teaspoon teaspoon teaspoon cinnamon 4 1 cup fresh roasted pumpkin or winter squash (will not work with canned pumpkin) ⅓ cup cup cup In a , combine coconut flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon Pulse in eggs, pumpkin, honey and oil until well combined Stir in the chocolate chips by


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Paleo Honey Cake

Posted on September 18, 2012

Paleo Honey Cake 2 cups teaspoon 1 teaspoon 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon teaspoon ground cloves cup cup 4 eggs cup In a large bowl, combine almond flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves In a separate bowl, combine honey, shortening and eggs Mix wet ingredients into dry, then stir in raisins Grease and flour an


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Practical Paleo: Mint Chip Truffles

Posted on September 11, 2012

Practical Paleo: Mint Chip Truffles 2 tablespoons 3 tablespoons or coconut manna (cream concentrate) 2 tablespoons macadamia nut butter 5 drops 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon pinch 1 tablespoon , chopped Combine coconut oil, coconut butter and macadamia nut butter in a Pulse in stevia, honey, mint and salt Transfer mixture to a small bowl Stir


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Paleo Chocolate Cupcakes

Posted on August 15, 2012

These grain free Paleo Chocolate Cupcakes are a wonderful occasional treat –perfect for a birthday celebration. I’ve also made this a nut free cupcake for those of you with little ones who have a nut allergy, or go to a school with a nut-free policy. Of course this is a gluten free cupcake. Made with


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Vegan Mint Chip Ice Cream

Posted on July 27, 2012

Vegan Mint Chip Ice Cream ½ cup 1 cup water 1 (13 ounce) can ⅓ cup or agave 1 tablespoon 1 teaspoon ¼ cup Place hemp seeds and water in a Blend on high for 30 seconds until smooth Blend in coconut milk, honey, vanilla and peppermint Blend in chocolate chips until they are in


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Dairy Free Ice Cream

Posted on July 4, 2012

I’m hooked on Kelly Broznya’s perfect new summer cookbook Dairy Free Ice Cream. Since obtaining a copy last week, I’ve been working my way through this dairy free tome, and I’ve already made eight recipes. I’m mighty happy with the gluten-free, dairy-free frozen desserts that I’ve tasted from this book. Thus far, the healthy ice


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Vanilla Fig Bars

Posted on May 17, 2012

Easy Vanilla Fig Bars made with dried figs, shredded coconut and almonds –gluten free, Paleo, Primal, delicious. I’ve been working on various power bar recipes lately as I need some easy to pack snacks for an upcoming adventure. My husband and I are planning on climbing a 14′er (that would be a 14,000 foot mountain)


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Primal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on May 7, 2012

Grain free cookies made with high protein almond flour, naturally sweetened with honey. Primal. Paleo. Specific Carbohydrate. GAPS. Call it what you want. I began the grain-free diet in 2001. I have adhered to it religiously ever since. When I began, I followed the Specific Carbohydrate Diet; since then, although I’ve used various sweeteners and


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Vegan Raspberry Streusel Bars

Posted on April 23, 2012

Gluten free, grain free raspberry streusel bars, made with high protein almond flour, lightly sweetened with xylitol. This recipe for vegan raspberry streusel bars is based on one by Brittany at Real Sustenance. Ever since she posted her delicious looking recipe last year during the holidays I’ve been wanting to make it. I adjusted her


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Paleo Coconut Macaroons

Posted on April 5, 2012

Coconut macaroons are the perfect Paleo treat for Passover and Easter. With only four ingredients, this simple gluten free dessert recipe will wow your Passover or Easter guests. These primal macaroons are made of coconut, egg whites, honey and salt, making them an optimal Paleo cookie recipe. They’ll be devoured within minutes! Rather than shredded


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Easy Chocolate Pudding

Posted on February 9, 2012

A quick and easy, dairy free, vegan chocolate pudding for your Valentine. With a mere 4 ingredients (dark chocolate, coconut milk, xylitol and coconut oil) this low glycemic chocolate pudding is the perfect gluten free treat for Valentine’s Day. I’m trying to keep my recipes as delicious and simple as possible and this dessert fits


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