Sweets and Treats

Chocolate Sweet Potato Truffles – paleo recipe

Chocolate Sweet Potato Truffles

Life at times calls for a little bite of something special. Chocolate Sweet Potato Truffles are made with nature’s goodness. Rich and decadent, they hit the spot when the sweet tooth calls. Freeze to enjoy one at a time or share with friends. Makes 24 small truffles...

Fudge Brownie Bites – paleo recipe

Fudge Brownie Bites

Pure, fudgy, chocolaty goodness, these brownie bites are rich and decedent. It’s a dessert that is sure to satisfy and make you wonder why anyone bothers with wheat. Serves 24 2/3 cup (720 ml) yam purée 4 Tbsp (60 ml) (½ stick) unsalted butter 2/3 cup (720 ml) natural...

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread with Cinnamon Sugar Topping – paleo recipe

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread with Cinnamon Sugar Topping

Bananas. Chocolate. Cinnamon. Booyah! The addicting flavor combination of this delightfully tasty classic banana bread will have your family and friends begging for more. But the added cinnamon sugar topping really puts this one over the top. Because it’s on the top!...

Lemon Coconut Loaf – paleo recipe

Lemon Coconut Loaf

I’m not sure when it happens, but at some point in becoming an adult, your palate changes, and you start to enjoy flavors other than sweet, sweet, and sweeter. I wasn’t a fan of lemon-flavored treats as a kid, but as an adult, I can’t get enough! Especially once...

Elvis Muffins – paleo recipe

Elvis Muffins

Poor Elvis. A few not-so-great years, and how quickly we forget the amazing songs and movies from the first decade of his career! Though the math doesn’t add up (I’m only 29 . . . again), as a girl, I watched reruns of some of his happy-go-lucky movies such as Blue...

Cherry Pistachio Scones – paleo recipe

Cherry Pistachio Scones

I have a new favorite scone recipe. Wanna know what it is? Yep, it’s this one! The texture of these scones is spot-on, and the pistachios give them an extra layer of flavor. Then you bite into a tart cherry! Oh my! I really need a cup of coffee and one of these bad...

Pumpkin Pie Bars – paleo recipe

Pumpkin Pie Bars

This recipe has quite a few ingredients, but it’s oh-so-easy to throw together! And oh-so-worth the few minutes of prep. This fall-infused bar brings the best of a pumpkin pie, cookie, and crumble into one delectable, handheld treat. It’s great for holiday parties or...

Chocolate Chip Tahini Blondies with Toasted Coconut – paleo recipe

Chocolate Chip Tahini Blondies with Toasted Coconut

I keep asking myself why I didn’t think to create these chewy, dense bars of yumminess sooner! The added tahini provides a beautiful crumb and chewy texture without altering the flavor of the bars. So. Darn. Good! And if you need a nut-free version, I’ve made these...

No-Bake Sunbutter Bars – paleo recipe

No-Bake Sunbutter Bars

The only thing I have to say about these bars is “Holy delicious!” If you miss those Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup days, this is the recipe for you. It’s so easy to make, yet it’s loaded with delicious, nutritious ingredients. These bars are perfect for the cooler, school...

Almond Orange Biscotti – paleo recipe

Almond Orange Biscotti

I used to adore a particular locally made biscotti that had a hint of orange flavor and was generously dipped in dark chocolate. Alongside my large-o mocha of sugar and chocolate, it’s no wonder I battled with my weight back then. Now I make my own grain-free treats....

Salted Chocolate Cherry Jumbles – paleo recipe

Salted Chocolate Cherry Jumbles

Chocolate. Cherries. Sea salt. This may be the best cookie combination ever! These simple drop cookies are easy and fun to make, especially for the kiddos. So ask little hands to help, and you’ll whip these up in no time! 2 egg whitesPinch of sea salt1 tsp (5 ml) pure...

Lemon Blueberry Coolers – paleo recipe

Lemon Blueberry Coolers

These refreshing cookies make a wonderful treat with tea or coffee on a relaxing Sunday morning. I love to make them in the spring and summer when I’m ready for the lighter flavors of lemon and blueberries. Dehydrated blueberries are an excellent addition because they...