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...
Holiday Cranberry Sauce
Who doesn’t enjoy a side of cranberry sauce to celebrate the holidays? This Paleo version will satisfy your festive appetite with all the benefits that this seasonal fruit has to offer. MAKES 1½ CUPS • 8 ounces fresh, whole cranberries • 1 tablespoon orange zest • 2...
Apricot Chutney
This recipe creates a sweet mixture that pairs quite well with red meat, pork, and lamb. Top off your favorite Paleo meats with this proven crowd-pleaser. MAKES 1 CUP • 4 medium apricots, coarsely chopped • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom...
PEACH ALMOND CRISP
SERVES 4 to 6 Warm, tender fruit nestled under a blanket of cinnamon-scented, crumbly topping is the very definition of summer dessert. In each bite of sun-kissed peaches, you can taste warm rains, dirt, and languid afternoons. Happily, this recipe works equally well...
BERRIES AND WHIPPED COCONUT CREAM
SERVES 4 I’ve spent most of my adult life skipping dessert or requesting “just an extra spoon” from the waitress so I could steal bites from someone else’s plate. No more! It’s such a lovely, tasty relief to eat paleo food and enjoy guilt-free desserts. The sweet...
Honey Glazed Pumpkin Donuts
Servings: 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cook time: 18–20 minutes Ready in: 33 minutes Ingredients • 1/2 cup coconut flour • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice • 1/4 teaspoon unrefined sea salt • 2 pasture-fed, free-range eggs • 1/2 cup pure...
Fresh Fruit ‘n Spinach Smoothie
Servings: 2 Ready in: 8 minutes Ingredients • 1/2 cup pure coconut milk • 3/4 cup almond cream • 1 fresh, cold banana, peeled and chopped • 1/4 cup flax seed • 1 teaspoon raw honey • 1/2 cup frozen strawberries • 1/2 cup frozen raspberries • 1 cup spinach leaves...