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Paleo-Style Seasoned “Breadsticks”

Paleo-Style Seasoned “Breadsticks”

These breadsticks are a delicious Paleo version of a much sought-after dinner side, and they’re also a great substitute for pizza crust! The fiery red pepper flakes give this “breadstick” its spice; however, it can be seasoned any way you like. Try using fresh chunks…

Banana Bread Waffles with Mixed Fruit Topping

Banana Bread Waffles with Mixed Fruit Topping

MAKES: 8 (4½-inch/11-cm) Belgian waffles or 16 (4½-inch/11-cm) standard waffles | PREP TIME: 5 minutes | COOK TIME: 15 minutes Ingredients 4 large bananas, mashed 4 large eggs ½ cup (140 grams) almond butter ¼ cup (50 grams) melted coconut oil, plus more for greasing…

Baked Banana Chip Crusted French Toast

Baked Banana Chip Crusted French Toast

MAKES: 6 to 8 slices | PREP TIME: 35+ minutes | COOK TIME: 15 to 18 minutes Ingredients 1 cup (65 grams) banana chips 1 large egg 2 tablespoons full-fat coconut milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon pinch of fine-grain sea salt 6 to 8 (¾-inch/2-cm…

Bacon Sweet Potato Hash with Apples & Pears

Bacon Sweet Potato Hash with Apples & Pears

SERVES: 4 | PREP TIME: 30 minutes | COOK TIME: 10 minutes Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes (14 ounces/400 grams), cubed 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into lardons ¼ inch (6 mm) wide 1 Fuji apple, cored and diced 1 pear, cored…

Swiss Snack Rolls

Swiss Snack Rolls

A childhood favorite made wholesome and grain-free. Moist, deep chocolate cake is rolled together with coconut cream filling and bathed in a thin chocolate syrup. Yields: 4 large rolls Chocolate Cake 4 oz. 100% cacao paste/liquor, chopped 1/3 c. organic grade B maple…

Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownies

Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownies

Moist, chewy brownies with a little kick of heat. Make your own cultured coconut “cream cheese” for a tangy frosting or substitute with regular coconut cream for a frosting with a little less zing. Yields: 1 8×8” pan (about 9 brownies) ¼ c. filtered water 2 oz….

Creamy Lemon Bars

Creamy Lemon Bars

Creamy, flaky bars packed with bright lemon flavor. These bars are great served warm, at room temperature, or even chilled. Yields: 9 lemon bars Crust 1½ c. blanched almond flour 6 T. tapioca starch 1 t. lemon, zest (reserve juice for glaze) ¼ t. sea salt ¼ c….

Cranberry Ginger Cookies with Maple Icing

Cranberry Ginger Cookies with Maple Icing

A fun-shaped, spicy cookie that’s perfect for the fall and winter months. Dried fruits give these soft cookies extra flavor and a little chew. Yields: 16 cookies Cookies 2 c. blanched almond flour ¼ c. tapioca starch ¼ c. ground flaxseed ½ t. sea salt 1 T. ground…

Coconut Caramel Cookies

Coconut Caramel Cookies

A grain-free version of an old-timey American favorite made famous by girl scouts. Crisp, chewy, and very satisfying. Yields: 12 cookies Cookies: 2 c. blanched almond flour 1 T. tapioca starch ¼ c. ground flaxseed 4 T. organic virgin coconut oil 1 T. raw honey ½ t….

Chocolate Crunch Popsicles

Chocolate Crunch Popsicles

A super-charged chocolate pop with a creamy crunch. The bitterness from the cacao nibs balances well with the richness of chocolate ice cream. Yields: 4 popsicles Chocolate Popsicle 1 can organic full-fat coconut milk 1 t. vanilla extract 1 T. blackstrap molasses 3 T….

Browned-Butter Pumpkin Ice Cream with Candied Pecans

Browned-Butter Pumpkin Ice Cream with Candied Pecans

The sweet and spicy toasted pecans bring out the nutty browned butter flavor in this pumpkin ice cream. Can be made without sweetener for a sugar free treat. Browned Butter Pumpkin Ice Cream ¼ lb. (1 stick) grass-fed butter 1 can organic full-fat coconut milk 1 15-oz…

Blackberry Crumble Bars

Blackberry Crumble Bars

Crumbly bars bursting with moist, blackberry flavor. The amount of honey listed will yield a very mildly sweet (and extra tart!) bar but can be adjusted to personal taste. Yields: 9 bars Blackberry Filling 18 oz. fresh blackberries, divided 1 lemon, juiced 1 t. raw…