Whoever said the Paleo diet prohibits cupcakes? This spicy, Paleo-friendly dessert is an absolute dream! It’s perfect for all those holiday parties, cupcake/cookie swaps, or your best friend’s birthday—but these cupcakes are so good, you won’t want to limit them to...
An exquisitely divine taste of heaven, this rich and creamy dessert is pure pleasure! The avocado in this recipe creates an irresistibly smooth, velvety feel; it’s like nothing you’ve ever experienced. In addition, the magnificent blend of sugar and spice—the dark...
If you’ve never tried a Paleo version of carrot cake, you are in for a real treat! In this recipe, fresh, sweet carrots lend themselves exquisitely to a moist, fluffy, and deliciously spiced cake. The divinely rich and creamy Cinnamon-Ginger-Almond Butter (see Chapter...
This wonderfully warm, sweet, decadent, yet healthy dessert recipe has just the right amount of zing. The rich, smooth, sugary taste of the maple syrup is accented beautifully by the spice blend made up of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. It’s a delicious exemplification...
This Paleo-approved Pumpkin Spice Custard tastes just like pumpkin pie—without the crust of course, but who needs that? This is a rich and creamy, full-bodied blend of melt-in-your-mouth pleasure. This dessert is packed full of the always-delectable union of cinnamon,...
These Sweet and Spicy Pecans are super addictive. This recipe makes a crunchy, sticky snack that is so hard to stop eating, and even harder to share! A perfect balance of spicy and sweet, the honey and ginger harmonize beautifully with their zesty counterparts:...
YIELD: 32 dippers | PREP TIME: 15 minutes, plus 2 hours to set | COOK TIME: 18 to 20 minutes FOR THE GRAHAM CRACKER BASE: • 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted • 1 tablespoon maple syrup • 1 cup blanched almond flour • ¼ cup arrowroot starch • 2 tablespoons coconut...
YIELD: 4 to 6 servings | PREP TIME: 5 minutes | COOK TIME: less than 5 minutes • 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder • ½ cup coconut sugar • 3 tablespoons tapioca starch • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • ⅛ teaspoon salt • 4 (14-ounce) cans...
YIELD: about 2 dozen small cookies | PREP TIME: 15 minutes, plus 1 hour to chill | COOK TIME: 10 to 12 minutes • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil • 2 tablespoons honey • 1 large egg • 1 cup blanched almond flour • 1 cup arrowroot starch • 2 tablespoons coconut flour •...
YIELD: 4 to 6 servings | PREP TIME: 10 minutes | COOK TIME: 8 to 10 minutes | CHILLING TIME: 1 hour • 1½ pounds plums (about 9 large), divided • 1 tablespoon honey mixed with 1 tablespoon hot water • ½ cup cold water • ½ cup white grape juice • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice...
