Almond butter cups, dark and light

Almond butter cups, dark and light

Peanut butter cups were a favorite of mine for many years. This updated version uses very little sweetener and more wholesome/natural ingredients. PREP TIME 40 minutes COOKING TIME Less than 5 minutes YIELD 24 almond butter cups FOR DARK SHELLS 2 tablespoons coconut...
Vanilla bean tahini truffles

Vanilla bean tahini truffles

If you can’t have nuts around your house due to allergies, this sesame seed-based recipe is a great option. These are perfect for finishing off an Asian flavored meal like scallops (recipe here) or stir fry (recipe here). PREP TIME 25 minutes COOKING TIME –...
Chocolate coconut cookies

Chocolate coconut cookies

This cookie recipe is so easy that you can make it “to-order” after dinner and enjoy them warm from the oven. PREP TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 20-30 minutes YIELD 1 dozen cookies 2 eggs 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or more for...
Orange cream and mint melt-aways

Orange cream and mint melt-aways

This cookie recipe is so easy that you can make it “to-order” after dinner and enjoy them warm from the oven. PREP TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 20-30 minutes YIELD 1 dozen cookies 2 eggs 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or more for...
Chocolate orange & mint chip truffles

Chocolate orange & mint chip truffles

Impress guests with these super-simple truffles that look elegant but use ingredients you probably have lying around in your pantry. PREP TIME 25 minutes COOKING TIME – YIELD 1 dozen truffles BASE FOR ONE FLAVOR 2 tablespoons coconut oil 3 tablespoons coconut...