MAKES 24 COOKIES Ingredients • 1¼ cups almond flour • ½ teaspoon baking powder • ½ teaspoon salt • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1 cup coconut oil, softened • 2 cups palm sugar • 2 large eggs • 3 cups almond meal • 1½ cups prunes Preparation 1. Adjust the oven racks to...
Almond Raisin Cookies
MAKES 24 COOKIES Ingredients • 1¼ cups almond flour • ½ teaspoon baking powder • ½ teaspoon salt • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1 cup coconut oil, softened • 2 cups palm sugar • 2 large eggs • 3 cups almond meal • 1½ cups raisins Preparation 1. Adjust the oven racks to...
Banana Bonanza
Surprising is the only way to describe this dessert. The ordinary banana quickly transforms itself when combined with these delicious ingredients. Enjoy with your family and friends for a potassium-packed flavor bonanza. SERVES 4 • 2 large, very ripe (spotty) bananas...
Brandied Fruit Compote
We can’t resist the bold flavor of this sweet dessert. Top off your meal with this flavorful infusion of fruits, spices, and nuts, and enjoy the abundance of nutritional benefits that will keep you healthy. SERVES 4 • 2 large pears, peeled and sliced • 2 small plums,...
Cherry-Berry Medley
Berry lovers will find this recipe to be the perfect, satisfying ending to a Paleo meal. The unusual pairing of fruits makes for a surprisingly delicious combination. SERVES 4 • ½ cup Bing or Rainier cherries, pitted and chopped • ½ cup blueberries • ½ cup golden...
Pat’s Peach Granita Almondine
Lorrie’s mother, Pat, prepared fresh peach dishes throughout the months of summer. She would have enjoyed this Paleo recipe, with all the flavorful ingredients to enhance the sweet tastes of this popular stone fruit. SERVES 4 • 3 large peaches, peeled, pitted, and...
Lorraine’s Strawberries with Crème
Summertime in our neck of the woods means the strawberries are fresh and ripe for picking. For generations, this sweet fruit has been served laden with heavy sugars and creams. This tradition is now being kept alive with a Paleo version to honor the desserts made for...
Baked Apples
Missing that old-fashioned apple pie? The craving stops here. Enjoy the sweetness of this traditional Thanksgiving treat while the mouthwatering aromas fill your kitchen. You won’t miss the heavy, gluteny crust and the butter. SERVES 4 • 2 tablespoons raisins • 2...
Mango Margarita Mambo
This is a refreshing choice on a hot summer day. Skip the ultra-sweet, corn-syrupy taste of a premade mix and use this light and healthy option instead. Our friends at CrossFit occasionally liven this concoction up with a shot or two of good tequila. SERVES 2 • 1 cup...
Paleo Piña Colada
This kid-friendly version of the tropical classic goes perfectly with fajitas and guacamole. SERVES 2 • 1 cup water • 1 tablespoon unrefined coconut oil at room temperature • 1 cup fresh coconut milk • 12 ounces frozen pineapple cubes • Pineapple wedges 1. Combine...