Paleo Peppermint Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Fresh mint and chocolate are two of my favorite flavors, and when you combine the two you get a refreshingly sweet, festive treat. This paleo-friendly, dairy-free peppermint chocolate mousse recipe is quick, practically foolproof, and perfect for any dinner party. It calls for natural sugars and coconut instead of refined sugar and heavy whipping cream, so your body won’t have such a hard time breaking it down after eating. Plus, it’s a great excuse to garnish with fresh mint from the garden. Chocolate peppermint is my favorite to snack on, but English Mint, Peppermint, and Mojito Mint are all excellent plants to keep on hand for cooking with. If you…
Paleo Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Mmmmm… cranberry sauce. Fresh cranberry sauce can be so delicious and good for you. However, many recipes call for an overload of refined sugar to take the tart edge off the natural cranberry flavor. Personally, I don’t mind the tartness much. But you don’t have to load refined sugar into your cranberry sauce to make it sweet. Maple syrup or honey make an easy and healthier substitute for all of that sugar. Local honey can even help with any allergies you may get this time of year. Try this delicious paleo cranberry sauce recipe I made this year. You’ll love it! Paleo Cranberry Sauce Ingredients 1 1/2 Cups Fresh Cranberries…
Paleo Pomegranate Brownie Recipe
As a rule of thumb, always eat what’s fresh in season. How delicious are pomegranates? Find the best pomegranates, or “fruit of the gods”, at local farmer’s markets through winter. I picked this one up at our local grocer, and made a delicious paleo pomegranate brownie recipe as a sweet holiday treat. Paleo Pomegranate Brownie Ingredients 1/2 Cup Melted Coconut Oil 1 1/4 Cup Coconut Sugar 3/4 Cup Cacao Powder 1/4 Teaspoon Sea Salt 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 2 Eggs 1/3 Cup Coconut Flour 1/3 Cup Pomegranate Seeds 2 Tablespoons Cacao Nibs Paleo Pomegranate Brownie Directions First, peel the pomegranate. Be careful – pomegranate juice 100% leaves a stain on…
Best Paleo Chocolate Cupcake Recipe
We recently had a baking potluck at my work for Thanksgiving. When it comes to office treats, chocolate cupcakes are a guaranteed crowd pleaser. These sure did disappear fast! Instead of a more common sugar-laden recipe, try this healthier paleo chocolate cupcake recipe. Best Paleo Chocolate Cupcake Ingredients 1 3/4 Cups Coconut Flour 2 Cups Coconut Sugar 3/4 Cup Cocoa 2 Teaspoons Baking Soda 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder 1 Teaspoon Salt 2 Eggs 1 Cup Coffee 1 Cup Almond Milk 1/2 Cup Coconut Oil 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 Mixer Best Paleo Chocolate Cupcake Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a medium-size mixing bowl, stir together the coconut flour,…
Paleo Pumpkin Spice Cake Balls Recipe
Tis the season for pumpkin spice everything! Pumpkin has a special place in my heart, because it’s my dad’s favorite flavor (next to chocolate). Every fall we enjoy pumpkin pie twice – once for his birthday near Halloween, and again at Thanksgiving. But pumpkin flavored treats don’t have to be loaded with refined sugar and flour to have that sweet fall flavor. These easy no-bake paleo pumpkin spice cake balls are the perfect solution to a fall treat with a healthier twist. Paleo Pumpkin Spice Cake Balls Ingredients ¾ Cup Coconut Flour ½ Cup Pumpkin Puree ¼ Cup Almond Butter ¼ Cup Coconut Sugar ¼ Cup Maple Syrup 2 Tablespoons…
