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55 Healthy Gluten Free Dessert Recipes for the Holidays

New blog post! Now that Thanksgiving has passed, it's socially acceptable to fully embrace alll the holiday spirit...and all the holiday food. That's why I'm ringing in December with a round-up of 55 delicious and healthy gluten free dessert recipes for the holidays! These gluten free desserts certainly aren't "health food" but I scoured the blogosphere for gluten free desserts that have slightly healthier twists, like hidden veggies, mostly whole-food ingredients or lower amounts of sugar. Plus, this round-up includes plenty of keto, paleo, vegan, low carb, dairy free and egg free dessert options...so whatever your dietary needs or desires this holiday season, you can still find a yummy gluten free holiday recipe to celebrate with!

And if you do decide to leave out one of these 55 gluten free holiday desserts for Santa instead of your usual sugar cookies, I'm sure he wouldn't complain...

1. Pumpkin Spice Cream Danish (Keto, Refined Sugar Free) - Keen For Keto

This gluten free danish features mozzarella as one of its surprise ingredients, and is not only keto but also refined sugar free.

2. No-Bake Chocolate Covered Tahini Gingerbread Bars (Vegan, Refined Sugar Free Option) - Moon and Spoon and Yum

You won't believe how decadent nuts, dates and coconut flour can really be!

3. "Mr. Grinch" Berry Banana Bread (Vegan, Oil Free, Refined Sugar Free) - Casey the College Celiac

This super dense, thick and (dare I say) fudgy vegan banana bread is loaded with spinach (for a festive green color!), raspberries and classic Christmas spices like cinnamon and vanilla.

4. Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips (Vegan, Oil Free) - Nutriciously 

You'll be amazed how delicious gluten free oats, vegan chocolate, peanut butter and a lil' lemon juice can taste together.

5.  Dark Chocolate Hummus (Dairy Free) - Really Are You Serious

Chickpeas just got a sweet and chocolatey makeover.

6. Mock Apple Pie Filling (Keto) - Two Sleevers

It's hard to believe, but this gluten free apple pie recipe actually uses eggplant instead of apples. And according to the recipe's reviews, the swap is pretty dang convincing!

7. Healthy Almond Joy Bars (Vegan) - Crowded Kitchen 

Who needs store-bought candy when you can make your own gluten free and vegan chocolate instead?

8. Carrot Cake Raw Balls (Vegan, Refined Sugar Free) - Simply Healthy Vegan

Use gluten free oat flour and nuts to whip up these snack-sized versions of carrot cake.

9. Almond Thumbprint Cookies - Debra Klein 

Homemade cranberry chia jam take these gluten free Christmas cookies to the next level.

10. Pumpkin Pie with Nut-Free Crust (Paleo, Refined Sugar Free, Dairy Free, Grain Free) - Paleo Gluten Free Guy

You don't need any refined sugar or grains to make a gluten free pumpkin pie that everyone will enjoy.

11. Chocolate Mousse (Paleo) - Cook At Home Mom

This paleo dessert is as vibrant as it is delicious thanks to ingredients like sweet potato and pomegranate seeds.

12. Carrot Cake Cupcakes (Keto) - The Flying Couponer 

These keto cupcakes are moist, tender, and prove that adding some sneaky veggies into your Christmas desserts can create super tasty results. 

13. Healthy Apple Crisp - Hot Pan Kitchen

This gluten free apple crisp features almond meal in its crumble to boost the dessert's fiber and protein.

14. Lemon Mug Cake for One (Grain Free, Keto and Dairy Free Options) - The Helpful GF

This gluten free mug cake is not only sugar free, but it's also high in protein.

15. Secret-Ingredient Chocolate Avocado Truffles with a Kick (Keto, Paleo, & Vegan) - Whole New Mom

Looking for food Christmas gifts? These paleo truffles would make anyone smile.

16. Easy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies - Natural Deets

This gluten free cookie recipe is given a healthy twist with the addition of banana for some natural sweetening.

17. Dessert Salty Chocolate Pecan Bark (Low Carb, Keto) - Healthy with Jamie

This gluten free holiday dessert only requires three ingredients and you can mix and match different nuts and seeds to make this the bark of your dreams. ;)

18. Christmas Cheesecake (Low Carb) - The Gluten Free Option

This festively-colored cheesecake uses freshly ground almonds to make its cheesecake crus.

19. Sweet Potato Brownies (Vegan) - My Pure Plants

While these brownies certainly aren't superfoods, the sweet potato used in the gluten free brownies and frosting adds Vitamin A and antioxidants.

20. Pecan Pie Bars (Paleo, Egg Free, Refined Sugar Free) - Allergy Free Alaska

If you're craving pecan pie, but want a slightly higher option, these gluten free pecan pie bars should land high up on your to-do list.

21. Fruit Cake (Paleo) - A Sweet Alternative

This is one fruit cake that people will actually want to dig into! Instead of candied fruit, this gluten free dessert features raisins and dates, and also features paleo-friendly ingredients like coconut flour.

22. Chewy Pumpkin Popcorn Balls (Vegan, Refined Sugar Free Option) - Casey the College Celiac

These chewy pumpkin popcorn balls are easy to make and even easier to eat! Plus, they're made with healthy ingredients like banana, dates, coconut flour, popcorn and fall spices.

23. French Silk Pie (Keto, Vegetarian, Refined Sugar Free) - Low Carb Spark

An oreo-like pie crust that's also gluten free, keto and keto? Sold.

24. Easy Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (Paleo) - Cook, Eat Paleo

These cookies don't have any flour, refined sugar or butter, but they still hit the spot when you're craving a chocolate chip cookie.

25. Creme Brulee (Keto, Sugar Free) - Whole Lotta Yum

This keto dessert recipe only calls for five ingredients, and you'd never guess this treat is sugar free.

26. Quick Key Lime Pie Icebox Cake (Keto-Friendly, Low Carb) - Appetite For Energy

If you need a low carb dessert for the holidays and are on a time crunch, you'll love that you can whip up this icebox cake in just 30 minutes. 

27. Bhapa Doi (or Creamy Yogurt) in an Instant Pot or Oven - Indian Ambrosia

If you're craving cheesecake but want something a little less decadent, this Greek yogurt dessert with strawberry topping is a delicious alternative.

28. Cinnamon Sweet Potato Breakfast Cookies (Vegan, Paleo) - Any Reason Vegan

You only need three ingredients for these gluten free cookies, and they'll be sure to win over sweet potato lovers.

29. Tahini Halva Cake (Keto, Vegan) - Mind, Body and Spirit Wellbeing 

If you've never tried tahini in a dessert, this gluten free cake recipe is your sign to change that ASAP.

30. 5 Minute Quick Blend Banana & Avocado Chocolate Mousse Pudding (Paleo) - Recipe This

When those late-night chocolate cravings hit, this quick gluten free dessert is the perfect secret weapon.

31. Chocolate Hazelnut Cake (Grain Free) - And Here We Are

This gluten free chocolate cake recipe is grain free, and it can easily be made sugar free depending on what sugar and chocolate you use.

32. No Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Truffles (Low Fat) - Fresh, Fit N Healthy

These no bake truffles are low in sugar, and high in protein, fiber and flavor.

33. Cinnamon & Raisin Almond Flour Cookies (Grain Free, Paleo, Refined Sugar Free) - Emma Eats and Explores

If you need a healthy gluten free Christmas cookie recipe, this one just might do the trick! I loooove cinnamon and raisins, so this sounds like a delicious treat to me.

34. Best Raspberry Lemon Tart (Dairy Free) - Welcome to the One Perfect

This gluten free pastry is actually made from two simple ingredients - nuts and dates - and the filling is equally simple and scrumptious.

35. No-Bake Molasses Cookies (Vegan, Paleo) - Evolving Table

If these paleo Christmas don't have you drooling, I don't know what will.

36. Pumpkin Brownies (Vegan, Refined Sugar Free, Oil Free, Nut Free Option) - Rhian's Recipes 

If you like fudgy brownies, you're sure to loooove these healthy brownies, which are higher in protein and fiber than your typical dessert.

37. Peppermint Bark (Vegan) - Pink Fortitude

This vegan bark dessert is easy to make and only calls for five simple ingredients.

38. Dye-Free Coconut Rainbow Cookies (Vegan, Refined Sugar Free) - Casey the College Celiac

If you want a Christmas dessert that can also double as a fun craft for kids, you'll love these gluten free cookies, which are dyed with superfoods like turmeric and spirulina!

39. Fudge (Vegan, Paleo) - Texanerin

This homemade fudge only requires six ingredients, is a bit higher in protein than the traditional version thanks to the addition of almond butter, is can easily be made paleo.

40. Apple Pie With Crumb Topping (Dairy Free, Vegan) - Healthy Taste of Life

With a pie crust made from oat flour, cassava flour, sorghum flour and flax seed flour, this ain't your mama's apple pie. But it is still very delicious.

41. Chocolate Crunch Bars (Vegan) - Served From Scratch

I personally love a lil' crunch with my chocolate, so this vegan chocolate recipe is my kind of holiday treat!

42. Instant Pot Arroz con Dulce, or Puerto Rican Rice Pudding (Dairy Free) - Beyond Mere Sustenance 

Who says rice can't be transformed into a festive and delicious dessert?

43. The Ultimate Flourless Chocolate Chilli Cookies (Vegan) - The Fiery Vegetarian 

This gluten free chocolate cookie recipe is full of surprising ingredients like chickpeas and balsamic vinegar, so if you want to shake up your usual holiday baking, this is a delicious place to start.

44. Sweet Potato Pudding (Vegan, Oil Free) - Delightful Adventures

Warm, fall-inspired spices and a few other simple ingredients take mashed sweet potato to the next level.

45. Healthy Black Bean Brownies (Sugar Free) - In The Kids Kitchen

You won't believe how black beans can transform into a soft, super chocolatey gluten free brownie.

46. Mini Purple Cheesecakes (Vegan, Raw) - Vegan Doll House

Add a pop of purple to your holiday parties by bringing these adorable purple cheesecakes. Plus, they feature mostly whole-food ingredients like almond flours and cashews.

47. Better Than Reese's Healthy Peanut Butter Cup (Vegan Option) - Radial Strength

This gluten free chocolate recipe only calls for four ingredients and you can whip them up in as little as 10 minutes! Chocolate and peanut butter heaaaaven.

48. Paleo "Sugar" Cookies (Grain Free, Egg Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free) - Titus 2 Homemaker

These aren't your mama's sugar cookies, but they're still a delicious alternative if you're on a gluten free or paleo diet during the holidays.

49. Delicata Squash Coconut Flour Brownies (Paleo, Refined Sugar Free) - Fearless Dining

If you keep the hidden veggie in this paleo brownie a secret, no one will be able to guess!

50. No Bake Protein Balls with Rosehips (Vegan) - Simply Beyond Herbs

These gluten free protein balls taste like dessert but are packed with protein, antioxidants and fiber.

51. Chaffles Recipe Five Ways (Keto) - Wholesome Yum 

Ever heard of chaffles? Apparently, they're a kind of keto waffle made mostly from egg and cheese...and you can even make sweet versions like cinnamon sugar and pumpkin. Mind. Blown!

52. Mini Cheesecakes with Raspberry Sauce (Keto, Low Carb) - Keto Cooking Christian 

Raspberries give this keto cheesecake a pop of color and make it perfect for the holidays.

53. Pistachio And Pomegranate Frozen Yogurt Bark (Low Carb) - Recipes From a Pantry

You only need four simple ingredients to turn frozen yogurt into a healthy but addictive frozen treat.

54. Spirulina Chocolate (Keto, Sugar Free) - Primal Edge Health

Chocolate that is also packed with hidden superfoods? What could be better?

55. Strawberry Coconut Crisp (Dairy Free) - Maple and Mango

This gluten free crisp recipe is vibrant and a bit healthier thanks to ingredients like strawberries, almond flour and chopped nuts.

Reminder: Some Places to Find Gluten Free, Celiac-Safe Nuts and Seeds

As you've probably noticed, a lot of these gluten free recipes feature nuts and seeds. Make sure yours are gluten free and non-cross-contaminated. (Same with any oats you use!) Some of my favorite brands to buy gluten free nuts and seeds from are Nuts.com and Anthony's Goods (I usually order the latter on Amazon). I'm also an ambassador for Foods Alive, which offer a variety of delicious seeds and nuts, from hemp seeds to walnuts. Some of my favorites are their organic sunflower seeds and organic pumpkin seeds.  

And just a hint, but celiac-safe baking ingredients are always my kind of gluten free Christmas gifts... ;) 

Happy Holidays!

Whatever holidays you're celebrating in the next month, I hope that it's full of good memories, fun times with friends and family and some delicious gluten free food. And if you need even more ideas for gluten free holiday recipes, check out my previous round-ups: 41 Gluten Free Party Food Recipes for the Holidays and 33 Gluten Free Christmas Cookie Recipes For the Holidays. Which of these gluten free desserts sound the most drool-worthy to you? Tell me in the comments! via Blogger https://ift.tt/37Yq2vA

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25 Indulgent Dairy-Free Recipes You Need To Try

Whether you are just one of the approximated 30-50 million Americans that experiences lactose intolerance or you're attempting to prevent milk as a method to boost your overall health and wellness, the adhering to 25 indulgent dairy-free recipes will certainly make you eagerly anticipate meal time!

Why Would Someone Ditch Dairy?

Along with far better digestion wellness, dropping milk has been connected to a variety of health and wellness advantages, such as improved sinuses, clearer skin, and also enhanced energy levels. Some researches also reveal going dairy-free could strengthen your bones. I recognize that violates every little thing you probably discovered as a young kid since milk is referred to as a wonderful source of calcium. According to a 2014 study published in the British Medical Journal, scientists who complied with more than 100,000 people in Sweden over a duration of 20 to 30 years discovered milk drinkers really experienced extra total bone fractures and also hip cracks. This isn't the only research study to reach these findings.

What Is Dairy Exactly?

By interpretation, dairy products are foods and drinks that are made from the milk of mammals, such as cows and goats. Popular dairy items consist of milk, yogurt, cheese, as well as butter.

So what about eggs?

For some reason, individuals enjoy to glob eggs into the 'dairy' category. Eggs are not a dairy item and could most certainly be included in a dairy-free diet. That's terrific information given that eggs are a remarkable resource of healthy protein, healthy fats, and various other nutrients that benefit the body.

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Dairy-Free Breakfast Recipes

1) Healthy Yogurt and Granola Parfait - As I just mentioned, yogurt is normally a no-go when you're eating dairy-free. However, much like exactly how there are dairy-free milk alternatives, there are additionally dairy-free yogurt choices. A few of them consist of soy yogurt, almond yogurt, and also coconut yogurt. In this dish, the developer layers coconut yogurt in between fruit, hemp seeds, as well as chia seeds! It takes just minutes to toss together and is an easy grab-and-go breakfast.

2) Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats - Overnight oats are incredibly simple to prepare, you can consume them on the move, and also they're loaded with healthy components. To make your own, all you have to do is load a Mason container with oats, fluid, some add-ins, and garnishes. Pop it in the fridge overnight as well as the flavors will fuse together by the morning. No cooking required. This specific recipe is loaded with healthy protein and also fiber that will certainly assist maintain you really feeling full for longer. And also, making use of either almond or coconut milk maintains this recipe dairy-free approved!

3) Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Muffins - Are you someone who delights in baked goods for morning meal? If so, these cinnamon sugar pumpkin muffins are a must-try. They're bursting with flavor and also are extremely damp, many thanks to the coconut oil and pumpkin puree. If you're viewing your sugar consumption, you could constantly avoid the outer covering of cinnamon sugar!

4) Banana Muffins - These banana muffins are dairy-free, gluten-free, and also refined sugar-free. Bananas and coconut flour include the mass, chia seeds work as the binder, and numerous various other active ingredients (like honey, vanilla, and also cinnamon) develop a durable flavor.

5) Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Banana Pancakes - No issue what age you are, pancakes are constantly an enjoyable breakfast food. Since they're normally full of gluten-laden flour, milk, and butter, it's rather fair to claim that pancakes can make your palate desire to do a little dance. However, the same can not be stated for your midsection. With a few straightforward component swaps, pancakes are in fact simple to healthify. Take this gluten-free as well as dairy-free dish. Utilizing bananas, oat flour, coconut oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, and also a couple of other components, a tiny stack of these pancakes is really a guilt-free breakfast!

6) 3-Ingredient No-Bake Cereal Bars - Are your mornings typically as well frantic to appreciate a sit-down breakfast with the family members? No concerns! Whip up a batch of these no-bake cereal bars on Sunday night so you have a nourishing on-the-go option during the job week. With simply three ingredients - a grain of your choice, peanut butter, and also a liquid sugar of your option - it does not obtain any simpler compared to this!

7) No-Bake Cranberry Coconut Energy Bites - Cranberries, walnuts, oats, coconut shreds, as well as flaxseed are all held together by almond butter and also pure maple syrup. Simply roll the ingredients into little spheres, pop them in the fridge to establish, and appreciate them on the move. Each bite offers a strike of healthy protein, vitamins, minerals, and also craveable flavor.

8) Instant Pot Coconut Yogurt - Yogurt is a terrific morning meal or snack choice given that it's packed with real-time societies, Also Known As probiotics, that benefit the gut. Did you recognize that researchers connect the gut to nearly every function in the human body?

9) Dairy-Free Frittata With Spinach and Tomatoes - Many times, frittatas are made with some dairy products to develop that light and also cosy structure. It's really not required. This dish uses eggs, coconut milk, peppers, spinach, tomatoes, and also some type of meat (if you comply with a vegan or vegan diet regimen then simply leave the meat out). Pop your mixture in the oven for a few mins and dig in.

10) Environment-friendly Vegan Healthy protein Healthy smoothie - Green smoothie mixes are loaded with nutrients that sustain general health. When you throw some plant-based healthy protein into the mix, also much better! This dish asks for a range of superfoods - spinach, chia seeds, hemp seeds, almond butter, and banana. And also, maintaining with the dairy-free motif, the maker used bitter almond milk instead than lactose-filled cow's milk. A few days add natural sweetness to the drink, but if you need more you could constantly press in a little bit of raw honey.

Dairy-Free Lunch/Dinner Recipes

11) Cauliflower Fettuccine 'Alfredo' - This super light vegan alfredo pasta sauce is made with cooked cauliflower, olive oil, and spices! A little dietary yeast gives it a nice cheesy flavor. It's a win on taste and also win on texture. If you do not desire to offer it over pasta, pour it over a bed of rice or use it as a veggie dip.

12) Dairy-Free Mac N Cheese - It is feasible to ditch dairy products and enjoy mac n cheese, you just need to obtain creative. The 'cheese' sauce in this dish freezes well so you can conveniently double the recipe and also place fifty percent in a freezer-safe container. Simply heat it up when you prepare to dig in again.

13) Vegan Grilled Cheese Sandwiches - Potatoes, carrots, onions, cashews, coconut milk, and also dietary yeast typically aren't normal 'grilled cheese' ingredients, yet the end result really tastes a great deal like your childhood years preferred grilled cheese sandwich.

14) Mushroom as well as Kale Pasta - Cashews are used as the base of a creamy sauce that will make you absolutely ignore celebrity in standard lasagna. With just 30 minutes to prep and also an additional HALF AN HOUR to cook, it's most definitely worth a try.

15) Avocado Quesadillas - Cheese quesadillas are fantastic. Pass on. But so are avocado quesadillas. Along with the remarkable preference, this Mexican-inspired meal is actually quite healthy and balanced. Avocados are filled with healthy and balanced fats and healthy proteins that nurture the body in more ways compared to one.

16) Dairy-Free Pesto - While pesto isn't really normally considered as a 'milk food,' lots of dishes do ask for parmesan cheese. While dairy products pesto is excellent, it actually doesn't require celebrity to please your palate. This dish celebrates simplicity with cilantro (you can likewise use basil), olive oil, garlic, want nuts, lemon juice, as well as a little salt and pepper. Once you work up a bowl of this delicious pesto, use it as a dip, spread, pasta sauce, or dressing.

Dairy-Free Dessert Recipes

17) Raw Chocolate Cake - Most of the times, abundant and also indulgent cakes include full-fat milk and also butter. Of program, I can not fail to remember the frosting, which typically has, even much more, milk or cream and also butter. But it doesn't need to be in this way, and this cake verifies it! One bite of this Raw Delicious chocolate Cake by the famous Jamie Oliver and also you could be misleaded right into thinking it's the actual deal. Sweetened with Medjool dates, honey, as well as raw cacao, it's extremely wonderful without using any refined sugar. For the frosting, coconut oil, agave, honey, and even more cacao are placed on display.

18) Delicious chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshake - Making a dairy-free milkshake is way less complicated compared to you might even recognize. All you need to do is exchange out the routine cow's milk for a nut milk. In this dish, the designer used almond milk, however you can use hazelnut milk, coconut milk, and even rice milk if you choose. Given that numerous refined chocolate items do contain dairy, this dish makes use of chocolate powder.

19) Healthier Dairy-Free Cheesecake - This dish is a lightened-up variation of standard cheesecake with a 3rd of the calories as well as sugar ... and no dairy. It combines dairy-free lotion cheese with coconut yogurt, vanilla remove, a sugar, lemon juice, as well as a little corn starch. You will certainly need to cook this set, but it's still very simple to whip up!

20) Vegan Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake - This recipe is excellent during Fall as well as the colder winter season months. Something about the combination of pumpkin as well as cinnamon simply makes this much healthier dairy-free cheesecake taste like comfort.

21) Yellow Cake Donuts - I'm not going to sugar layer this - there is a great deal of sugar in this dish. While donuts aren't something you'll want to consist of in your day-to-day diet regimen, they're definitely an enjoyable reward from time-to-time. If you're trying to find a dairy-free version of your favorite yellow cake donut after that this dish is perfect for you. Instead of milk, the dish requires unsweetened coconut milk, instead of butter, it includes healthy and balanced avocado oil.

22) 3-Ingredient Double Delicious chocolate Mousse - The structure of whipped coconut lotion is absolutely amazing. So it's not surprising that by adding a little powdered sugar as well as cocoa powder you would develop an outstanding dairy-free mousse.

23) 3-Ingredient Dairy Free Fudge - This is the ideal no-bake reward. Utilizing coconut milk, confectioner's sugar, as well as dairy-free chocolate chips, this treat will take you about 10 mins to make and it's sure to excite a crowd.

24) Edible Cookie Dough - Is it just me or is there something addictive concerning cookie dough? It's a lot more lip-smacking great compared to a baked cookie! The only problem is - given that many cookie recipes require eggs, the raw dough isn't all that safe to eat. Enter this edible cookie dough dish. Simply make sure to use dairy-free delicious chocolate to maintain this recipe entirely devoid of dairy.

25) No-Churn Dairy-Free Ice Lotion - I yell, you shout, all of us shout for dairy-free-ice-cream! A bowl of this smooth and also creamy treat is made from coconut milk, sugar, as well as simply a touch of powdered gelatin. A few doses as well as you could be fooled right into assuming it's the actual deal!

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33 Crave-Worthy Paleo Desserts

Going Paleo means kissing goodbye to gluten-filled grains, refined sugars, dairy, and countless other not-so-good-for-you ingredients typically found in popular desserts.

The good news? You don’t have to completely eliminate desserts from your life; just find ways to use whole food ingredients to create delectable, and, dare we say, better than the original, treats.

We’re talking homemade candies like white chocolate, keto-friendly truffles, Paleo peppermint patties, Girl Scout cookie-inspired truffles, and more.

More of a sweet bar fan? We’ve got several of those too, from simple almond butter blondies to chocolate chip blondies, salted caramel brownies, cheesecake bars, and raspberry crumb bars.

Cakes and cookies abound also, including ooey-gooey chocolate lava cake, and simple and quick almond butter cookies. If you’re looking for something more unique, you’ll find Paleo monkey bread and cinnamon roll apple pie.

Whatever sweet craving strikes your fancy, we bet there’s a recipe here for you.

Coconut Flour Caramel Apple Brownies

Cinnamon-infused apples stud every bite of these caramel apple brownies, while a date-based caramel makes everything gooey and delicious.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Coconut Flour Caramel Apple Brownies

Almond Butter Blondies

These chewy, nutrient-dense almond butter blondies are so yummy, you won’t believe they’re Paleo-friendly and vegan.

Recipe: Detoxinista | Almond Butter Blondies

White Chocolate Keto Truffles

These keto-friendly truffles could not be any easier to throw together: All you need is coconut butter, coconut cream, vanilla extract, monk fruit sweetener, and unsweetened coconut.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | White Chocolate Keto Truffles

Grain-Free Apple Crisp

This grain-free apple crisp harnesses the natural sweetness of apples to make this dessert totally free from added sugar.

Recipe: Living Well Mom | Grain-Free Apple Crisp

Coconut Maple Raisin Ice Cream

You’ll love how simple it is to make creamy, coconut-y ice cream at home with this recipe.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Coconut Maple Raisin Ice Cream

Paleo Samoa Truffles

Forget Girl Scout Cookies – you won’t be able to put the Paleo truffle version down!

Recipe: What Molly Made | Paleo Samoa Truffles

Utterly Deadly Chocolate Sweet Potato Pie

Luscious, thick and creamy sweet potato purée serves as the base in this rich, chocolate-heavy treat.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Utterly Deadly Chocolate Sweet Potato Pie

Strawberry Pudding Soufflés

These soufflés, made with whole food ingredients, are the definition of fluffy and sweet.

Recipe: Perry’s Plate | Strawberry Pudding Soufflés

Easy Bread Pudding with Fruit and Pecans

Bread pudding may sound like an impossible feat on the Paleo diet, but this Paleo-friendly version is every bit as warm, gooey, and satisfying as the original.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Easy Bread Pudding with Fruit and Pecans

Chocolate Covered Almond Butter Balls

Pop one of these chocolate-covered almond butter balls to satisfy a sweet craving. You won’t regret it.

Recipe: Isabel Eats | Chocolate Covered Almond Butter Balls

Hot Chocolate Floats with Hot Fudge and Coconut Ice Cream

You haven’t lived until you’ve devoured frosty coconut ice cream as it melts into a hot, fudge-laced mug of hot chocolate.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Hot Chocolate Floats with Hot Fudge and Coconut Ice Cream

Paleo Peppermint Patties

Craving candy? These Paleo-friendly peppermint patties boast just four wholesome ingredients: coconut butter, raw honey, peppermint, and chocolate.

Recipe: Empowered Sustenance | Paleo Peppermint Patties

Coconut Caramel Cashew Clusters

These coconut caramel cashew clusters are delicious on their own, but feel free to jazz things up by adding pomegranate arils, coconut flakes, orange zest, or a drizzle of almond butter.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Coconut Caramel Cashew Clusters

Paleo Chocolate Strawberry Coconut Butter Cups

These dark chocolate cups feature a strawberry coconut butter filling so creamy and luscious, you won’t be able to stop at just one.

Recipe: 40 Aprons | Paleo Chocolate Strawberry Coconut Butter Cups

Keto Eggnog Cheesecakes Made in a Muffin Tin

You may not believe it possible, but this recipe makes delectable individual cheesecakes that are totally Paleo and keto-friendly. Yum!

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Keto Eggnog Cheesecakes Made in a Muffin Tin

Paleo Tiramisu

How do you make this dairy-laden Italian classic Paleo-friendly? With some smart substitutions, like whipped coconut cream and a coconut flour-based cookie layer, you have a decadent but wholesome take on the Italian dessert.

Recipe: Eat Something Delicious | Paleo Tiramisu

Chocolate Sweet Potato Cake

Chocolate and sweet potato strike again with this ultra-rich cake, complete with a dark chocolate coconut cream frosting and fresh berries.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Chocolate Sweet Potato Cake

Maple Vanilla Bean Meringue Cookies

These gorgeous, crispy meringue cookies only look difficult to pull off, but they’re actually quite simple.

Recipe: Kit’s Coastal | Maple Vanilla Bean Meringue Cookies

Paleo Monkey Bread

Have you ever had monkey bread? The sticky, pull-apart treat is easily made Paleo in this recipe, which requires just 15 minutes of prep.

Recipe: The Banana Diaries | Paleo Monkey Bread

Chocolate Lava Cake

Dark chocolate and cacao powder make this lava cake ultra-rich, while almond butter lends a smooth, nutty flavor to the whole thing.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Chocolate Lava Cake

Coconut Flour Pumpkin Roll

Pumpkin packs in a ton of moisture and flavor in this pumpkin roll with an extra-creamy coconut cream center.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Coconut Flour Pumpkin Roll

Paleo Pumpkin Bars

Chewy, fudgy pumpkin bars get frosted with a thick layer of decadent maple frosting – amazing.

Recipe: What Molly Made | Paleo Pumpkin Bars

Coconut Flour Everything Cookies

Can’t decide which type of cookie to make? Try “everything” in this everything cookie recipe.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Coconut Flour Everything Cookies

Paleo Chocolate Chip Blondies

How do you ensure you get the best of both the brownie and blondie world? Make blondies, with chocolate.

Recipe: Bakerita | Paleo Chocolate Chip Blondies

Coconut Flour Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

These Pinterest-worthy coconut flour cookie ice cream sandwiches taste a lot better than anything you can get on an ice cream truck, with a much better nutritional profile, too.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Coconut Flour Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Paleo Coconut Crack Bars

If you’re craving Mounds candies, these coconut crack bars are your Paleo-friendly fix.

Recipe: Sweet and Savory Meals | Paleo Coconut Crack Bars

Dreamy Paleo Salted Caramel Brownies

Soft and chewy, these salted caramel brownies come together in under an hour.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Dreamy Paleo Salted Caramel Brownies

Paleo Pecan Caramel Cheesecake Bars

How do you make cheesecake bars Paleo-friendly? Harness the magic of creamy cashews, of course.

Recipe: The Movement Menu | Paleo Pecan Caramel Cheesecake Bars

Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

Topped with minty avocado-spinach ice cream (we swear, it tastes nothing like spinach), these chocolate cupcakes are the perfect dessert.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

Paleo Almond Butter Cookies

On those nights when you need something sweet, whip up these almond butter cookies! They only require five ingredients and 20 minutes total.

Recipe: Tastes Lovely | Paleo Almond Butter Cookies

Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie

Which do you love more: apple pie or cinnamon rolls? With this decadent cinnamon roll apple pie, you don’t have to choose.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie

Paleo Raspberry Crumb Bars

Fruity, sweet, nutty, and crisp, these raspberry crumb bars are essentially a raspberry pie in bar form.

Recipe: Wholesomelicious | Paleo Raspberry Crumb Bars

No-Bake Chocolate Almond Butter Bars

For those days you can’t be bothered to turn on the oven, whip up these easy, chocolate almond butter bars.

Recipe: Beaming Baker | No-Bake Chocolate Almond Butter Bars

(You’ll Also Love: The Best Paleo Desserts for Holidays – Grain-Free, Dairy-Free)

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With Halloween coming up, the influx of candy in the grocery store aisles may mean temptation is lurking around every corner. While those sugary sweets might feel frighteningly detrimental to your healthy diet, you can whip up some equally satisfying but guilt-free homemade Halloween candy at home in little to no time at all!

Swapping your Halloween candy with these healthier alternatives will make the Halloween season much less spooky—at least when it comes to your health.

When it comes to simple Halloween candy, it doesn’t get much easier than four ingredients! These candy bites are made with corn flakes, peanut butter, brown rice syrup and chocolate chips. With the beloved combination of peanut butter and chocolate—plus just a bit of crunch—these bites have all the indulgence of a candy bar without the guilt. Get the full recipe here! >

There’s something about the classic combination of peppermint and chocolate that makes it a favorite Halloween treat for many. This simple recipe makes small “gem-sized” candy bites that have a hint of coconut, too. They’ll satisfy your sweet tooth while still clocking in under 100 calories per serving. Get the full recipe here! >

The combination of chocolate and raspberry has a decadence about it that really makes it feel like a gourmet treat! These chocolate raspberry cups are made using just four ingredients—frozen raspberries, chia seeds, coconut oil and chocolate chips. We also have lots of suggestions of healthy swaps to switch up the flavor and texture of these delicious treats. Get the full recipe here! >

If you’re someone who loves the flavor combo of mixing sweet with salty, then this is a fudge recipe you’ll have to try. Fudge is one of those desserts that seems difficult to make when in reality, there’s not much more to it than mixing! In little to no time at all, you can whip up a decadent treat to enjoy. Get the full recipe here! >

Chocolate peanut butter cups are perhaps one of the most beloved Halloween candies out there. But they’re also packed with sugar. Our version cuts down on the amount of sugar from the store-bought variety using just three ingredients—chocolate chips, coconut oil and peanut butter. They’ll still satisfy your sweet tooth but without completely derailing your healthy eating regimen. Get the full recipe here! >

Think bite-sized pecan pies that you can whip up with a handful of simple ingredients. Simply blend the ingredients, pop in the freezer to set and enjoy! The result is that decadent fudge taste and texture that makes it so craveable—all with the delicious appeal of pecan pie. Get the full recipe here! >

If you love pumpkin flavored treats, then this delectable candy is sure to become a new favorite. These truffle balls have a tasty filling made from pumpkin puree, cashew butter, maple syrup, blanched almond flour and pumpkin pie spice. The filling then firms up in the fridge before being dipped in its chocolate coating and once again heads back to the refrigerator to set. The end result tastes like a mini, portable pumpkin pie smothered in chocolate. Make these for Halloween or any other fall holiday; they even make a cute gift! Top them with chopped nuts or cacao nibs for some extra crunch. Get the full recipe here! >

At under 100 calories per serving, these chocolate pecan caramel bites are a healthier way to indulge your love of chocolate. They’re the perfect combo of pecans, caramel and Nutrisystem NutriChocolaty Wafers. Plus, they are simple to make and assemble. Get the full recipe here! >

If you’ve never made chocolate bark before, it involves melting chocolate, sprinkling in desired add-ons and spreading on a sheet pan to set in the fridge. Our chocolate bark recipe is super simple using just dark chocolate, orange zest and coarse salt for a tangy “salted orange” flavor. Break off a piece to satisfy your sweet tooth without getting your healthy eating plans off track. Get the full recipe here! >

These delicious snack bars use six simple ingredients, including rice cereal, cocoa powder, peppermint extract and chocolate chips, to whip up a gooey-chewy bar that is so satisfying to bite into and enjoy. It’s a great alternative to diving into the candy bowl and overindulging on sugar. Get the full recipe here! >

Here’s another delicious fall-inspired fudge recipe that’s incredibly simple to make. Just puree walnuts with coconut oil, maple syrup, maple extract and stevia (if desired), and pour into an ice cube tray to set. Besides being delicious, this fudge also packs in six filling grams of fiber and five grams of protein. That makes it a fudge you can feel good about. Get the full recipe here! >

If you love the flavor combo of mint and chocolate, then these brownie bites are your perfect indulgence! Instead of turning to the candy bowl, whip up these bite-sized brownies which have just 87 calories per serving. Avocado is the secret ingredient to making a creamy and healthy mint filling in these delectable treats. Get the full recipe here! >

Another mint plus chocolate combo, this peppermint cup recipes will yield 10 homemade candies that clock in at just 49 calories each. They’ve got the refreshing sweetness that you desire and they’re just the right size to pop in your mouth and curb your cravings. Get the full recipe here! >

No flavor quite summons the “fall feels” like pumpkin spice! And now you can enjoy it in a decadent fudge that is super easy to make and won’t put you in a sugar coma. Simply mix together some ingredients like almond butter and pumpkin puree, transfer to an ice cube tray and pop in the freezer to set! One piece of fudge is just 82 calories. Get the full recipe here! >

As we’ve said before, it’s hard to go wrong with the powerful flavor duo of chocolate with peanut butter! And unlike traditional candy bars which can be a diet disaster, these bars are actually made from healthful ingredients like dates, peanut butter, oats and even some Vanilla Nutrisystem Shake Mix for more protein and flavor. Get the full recipe here! >

Instead of grabbing a handful of syrupy-sweet candy corn, this parfait will get you into the Halloween spirit but without the empty calories. While it’s technically not “candy,” the sweet flavors and creamy cottage cheese are sure to satisfy your cravings and keep you full. It layers diced pineapple, orange and cottage cheese for a healthy snack with spooky spirit. Get the full recipe here! >

This creamy and decadent fudge has the fabulous flavors of chocolate and peanut butter. But it uses just peanut butter, unsweetened vanilla almond milk and some Nutrisystem NutriChocolaty Wafers, so you can indulge guilt-free. Simply mix up the three ingredients, spread in an ice cube tray and freeze to set. Get the full recipe here! >

Our Pumpkin Spice Bars are just as delicious as a store bought candy bar. They’re crispy yet chewy and filled with bursts of pumpkin spice flavor. At just 52 calories per serving, they are totally Nutrisystem-approved. Get the full recipe here! >

Apple picking season is upon us! We’ve lightened up the classic caramel apple so that you can enjoy it while you lose weight. These Chocolate Caramel Apples are super tasty and less than 100 calories. Before the chocolate and caramel hardens on the apples, we top them with crushed nuts for some extra crunch and healthy fats.  Get the full recipe here! >

Dates are pretty much nature’s candy. We stuff them full of creamy almond butter and sprinkle on various toppings for a wholesome homemade candy recipe that you can feel good about. Get creative with your favorite healthy toppings, including chopped almonds, shredded coconut, chocolate chips and pomegranate seeds. Get the full recipe here! >

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Do you remember when you were a kid and you sat down for a slice of pie or went to the movies and ate a whole bag of popcorn? It just seemed to taste better then, didn’t it? When you were younger you didn’t even know what a calorie was, and the last thing you worried about was a chocolate bar ruining your diet. Over the years, as our youthful metabolism fades and body-image becomes an issue, we begin to “watch” what we eat. Worrying about the repercussions of sweets and desserts takes out all the fun of these temporary indulgences. When was the last time you had chocolate or your favorite baked treat without worrying about what it might do to your body? It is time to finally remember that priceless taste of something sweet without it being ruined by the thought of “dietary-failure”! Let’s dive in, but let’s also set some rules of engagement before your sweet-tooth gets the best of you!

Recipe Rules of Engagement

Do follow the recipesto “Spec” I know you’re probably a great baker, but because of the alterations to some recipes, it’s very important to follow the ingredients, cook times and amounts very carefully. Don’t over Indulge Yes, you can get too much of a good thing! Don’t take advantage and have dessert every single night of the week. Make these treats when you feel you need them most, or are hosting a gathering etc. Do “make room”foryour desserts While it’s not necessary for every time you want to indulge, I want you to make some “caloric-room” for these desserts. Remember, at the end of the day, if you take in more calories than you need, you will not lose weight that day – you won’t gain weight, but you won’t lose any either. With that said, sometimes you might want to ensure that you do one of your “Movement Sequencing” workouts that day just to account for the extra calories.

Other than you are good to go! Preheat that oven and get ready to eat like nobody’s watching :)

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1. Lemon Brownies 

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The classic lemon bars get a Paleo-friendly makeover! They're sweet, bright and so easy with only 5 ingredients! You'd never know these are healthy!

INGREDIENTS

For the crust:

1/4 Cup Honey

1/2 Cup Coconut Oil at room temperature - it should be the consistency of soft butter

1 pinch salt

1 Cup Coconut Flour sifted (95g)

For the lemon topping:

3 large Eggs

1/2 Cup Honey

2 tsps Lemon zest about 1 large lemon

2 tsps Coconut flour sifted

1/2 Cup Fresh* Lemon juice about 3 large lemons

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350F and grease baking pan. Beat together honey, coconut oil and salt then slowly add coconut flour until a doughy consistency is formed.

Pour mixture into pan and bake 30 minutes. Then whisk together eggs, honey and lemon zest. In a separate bowl, whish coconut flour into lemon juice 1 tsp at a time. Make sure you continually whisk. Pour lemon mixture into egg mixture while whisking.

Pour topping over top of cooled crust and bake until it sets. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours.

NOTES

Also try this 14 Simple Meal Plan to Lose Weight

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2. Sticky Strawberry Crumble

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INGREDIENTS

Filling Ingredients

4 cups strawberries

2 tsp tapioca starch

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp lemon juice

Topping Ingredients

1 cup almond flour

½ teaspoon salt

2 tbs coconut oil

3 tbs pure maple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350F. Mix filling ingredients and transfer to baking pan.

Then mix the topping ingredients and evenly spread over the top.

Bake for 30 minutes.

Optional: Sprinkle unsweetened coconut flakes over the top.

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3. Chocolate Cake

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup sesame flour or sesame meal

1/2 cup ground flaxseed

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 cup Splenda baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon white vinegar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

5 tablespoons sunflower oil

1/2 teaspoon liquid stevia

1 cup water

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

Line an 8 by 8 baking pan with parchment paper.

Whisk together the first 7 dry ingredients.

Make 3 depressions in the dry mixture, 2 small and 1 large.

Pour the vinegar in a small depression, the vanilla  extract and chocolate stevia in the other small depression and the oil in the large depression.

Pour the water over the top and stir until smooth.

Spread the batter into the baking pan.

Place in the middle rack of your oven and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes clean.

Allow to cool for 10 minutes then remove by holding the ends of the parchment paper.

Place onto a cutting board to frost then slice.

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4. Lemon Cashew Tarts

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INGREDIENTS

Cream

1 cup cashews, soaked

1/4 cup filtered water

1/4 cup honey

1 teaspoon raw coconut oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Juice form 1 lemon

Pinch Himalayan salt

Crust

1 cup almonds (or choice of nuts)

4 large dates, soaked

Pinch Himalayan salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

Place the cashews in a bowl with lemon juice and soak overnight.

Drain and rinse with filtered water.

Process all cream ingredients in a food processor or mixer until smooth. Refrigerate for about an hour.

Mix all crust ingredients in a food processor until chunky. Remove and press into form of choice.

Pour cream on top of crust and garnish. Refrigerate for another two hours until firm.

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5. Raspberry and Coconut Glazed Donuts

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INGREDIENTS

Donut Base

12 pitted dates

1 cup almond flour

1/2 cup coconut flour

1/4 cup coconut flakes

2 teaspoons stevia/Splenda baking “sugar”

1 teaspoon vanilla bean powder or vanilla extract

3 tbsp liquid stevia

Pink Glaze

2/3 cup raspberries

1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean powder or vanilla extract

1/3 cup coconut butter, softened

1/4 cup coconut milk

3 tablespoons liquid stevia

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Coconut flakes, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Lightly grease a donut pan with coconut oil. Line a tray with parchment paper.

To make the donut base

Place the dates, almond flour, coconut flour, coconut flakes, stevia/Splenda baking “sugar” and vanilla bean powder in a food processor. Process until well combined. While the machine is running, pour the agave nectar in through the top, processing until the dough sticks together, approximately 15 seconds.

Divide the dough into 20 small pieces and firmly press

the pieces into the donut pan. If you don’t have a donut pan, shape the donuts and place them on the parchment-lined tray. Set in the refrigerator while you make the glaze.

To make the pink glaze

Place the raspberries, vanilla bean powder, coconut butter, coconut milk, agave nectar, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a medium bowl.

To assemble

Remove the donuts from the pan by tracing the outside of the donuts with an offset spatula, gently lifting around the edges until they pop out. Working one at a time, place each donut in the glaze bowl so one side gets coated with glaze, then lift it from the bowl with a fork. Tap the fork against the rim of the bowl to allow excess glaze to drip off and place the donut, glaze side up, on the parchment-lined tray. Repeat until all the donuts are coated.

Sprinkle coconut flakes onto the wet donuts and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until the glaze hardens. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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6. Raw Peppermint Oreos Dipped in Dark Chocolate

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INGREDIENTS

For the Cookies

2/3 cup almonds

2/3 cup brazil nuts

1 cup dates

3 tablespoons carob powder

Pinch of sea salt

1-3 tablespoons water, if needed

For the Vanilla Creme

1 cup coconut chips

1 cup coconut shreds

2 tablespoons almond butter

2 tablespoons melted coconut oil

1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder

1-3 drops of peppermint essential oil, as desired

For the Dark Chocolate

1/2 cup coconut nectar or date paste

3/4 cup cacao powder or carob powder

1 tbsp stevia or sweetener

1/3 cup coconut oil or cacao butter, melted

INSTRUCTIONS

To make the cookies: grind the nuts into flour in a high-speed blender or food processor. Add the rest of the ingredients (except the water) to the nut flour in a food processor and process until it all sticks together in a ball. If it’s still too crumbly after a few minutes, add a little water. I did this and suddenly my very dry mixture became the perfect cookie dough consistency! Roll this dough out between two pieces of parchment paper then cut out cookies with a cookie cutter. Put them in the freezer until they are solid and can be handled without falling apart. If you have any extra dough, make a giant ‘ugly’ cookie and sprinkle it with some sea salt. No dough left behind.

To make the vanilla creme: blend all the ingredients together in a high speed blender, adding the peppermint oil to taste (it’s very potent!) If your blender isn’t powerful enough to blend everything into a thick, coconut butter-like mixture, then add some more coconut oil, and perhaps a liquid sweetener or some dates and water.

Sandwich the coconut creme with cookies, making little dollops on each cookie then gently pressing down another cookie on top. Throw in the freezer for another 30 minutes or until they are solid and very cold.

Mix chocolate ingredients, then pour it into a tall, narrow bowl and dip in your frozen cookies. You will have to have 2-3 rounds of dipping, letting the chocolate on the cookies harden after each time.

Enjoy!

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7. Peanut Butter & Chocolate Buttercream Cups

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup dates

3/4 cup water

Juice from 1 lemon

1/4 cup cacao powder

2 tablespoon cashew butter

2 tablespoons coconut oil

2 tablespoons liquid stevia

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

a Pinch of salt

For the Outside

3 tablespoons coconut oil

3 tablespoons peanut butter

3 tablespoons tahini

INSTRUCTIONS

Blend all the ingredients until smooth.

Refrigerate overnight so it can develop those magical flavors, then spread evenly into your crust.

To Assemble

Stir the outside layer ingredients together in a bowl over steaming water until melted and combined.

Pour 1/3 of this into the bottoms of cupcake papers and try to get some around the sides.

Freeze until solid.

Pour a little more around the sides and freeze until solid again.

Fill with the butter cream then cover with the remaining nut/seed butter mixture.

Freeze for 10-30 minutes then GOBBLE

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8. Almond Butter Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce

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INGREDIENTS

For the Ice Cream

2 frozen bananas

1 can frozen coconut cream

1-2 heaping tablespoons almond butter

1 dash of almond or coconut milk

1 pinch cinnamon

1 pinch sea salt

For the Magic Chocolate Sauce

1/4 cup melted coconut oil

1/4 cup cacao powder

1/8 to 1/4 cup preferred liquid sweetener

1 pinch of cinnamon

1 pinch of vanilla

1 pinch unrefined sea sal

INSTRUCTIONS

To Make the Magic Sauce

Blend all your ingredients together until well combined.

Drizzle on top of your smoothies, ice cream or other treats.

To Make the Soft Serve

Blend all ingredients for your ice cream into your high speed blender until well-combined.

Pour a bit of the softy in some cups. Then add a layer of chocolate sauce and keep repeating the same process until the cups are full.

Finish with a layer of chocolate sauce and top up with your favorite toppings.

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9. Chocolate Chip Cookies

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INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups blanched almond flour

1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup grapeseed oil

3 tsp pure maple syrup

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup 80-100% dark chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl

Stir together wet ingredients in a smaller bowl

Mix wet ingredients into dry

Form 1/2 inch balls and press onto a parchment lined baking sheet

Bake at 350 degrees for 7-10 minutes

Cool and serve

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10. Banana Cookie Dough Almond Bites

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INGREDIENTS

1 large ripe banana

1 cup almond meal

1/2 cup desiccated coconut

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

1 tsp vanilla essence

80-100% dark chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large bowl mash the banana with a fork until smooth.

Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until evenly combined and forms a dough.

Line a small baking tray with parchment or baking paper.

Take 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a small cookie shape. Flatten with the back of a tablespoon or bottom of a glass.

Decorate with sliced almonds or chopped walnuts.

Freeze for 15 minutes then keep in the fridge in an airtight container.

Will keep for 3-4 days depending on the ripeness of the banana used.

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11. Crunchy-Punch Bars

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup almonds

1/2 cup peanuts

1/2 cup gluten-free brown rice (vegan, crisp cereal)

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 tsp pure maple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.

Add almonds, peanuts, cereal and salt to a large bowl. Stir until well mixed.

Pour maple syrup over this mixture. Fold until well incorporated.

Pour this mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using a rubber spatula, smooth into a tightly packed, even layer. Bake for 30-40 minutes. Bars must bake thoroughly, or they won’t hold together when cooled.

Allow to cool for 1 hour, or until completely cooled. Use a heatproof spatula to gently lift and loosen bars from parchment. Slice into 12 bars (6 rows by 2 columns).

Enjoy!

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12. Blueberry Chia Pudding

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup homemade almond milk

1/2 cup organic blueberries

2 tablespoons organic chia seeds

1/2 teaspoon organic vanilla bean powder

Stevia or sweetener to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Add all ingredients to a 16 ounce mason jar and seal it very tightly.

Shake it vigorously until everything is mixed well and put it in the refrigerator for about an hour, or until it thickens to your preference.

Stir it up before serving and add additional blueberries on top, if you prefer.

Enjoy!

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13. Strawberry Pie

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INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons coconut oil

1 1/2 cups almond flour

3/4 teaspoon stevia (for crust)

1 tbsp stevia (for filling)

3 pounds strawberries

1 teaspoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons corn starch

INSTRUCTIONS

Crust

Heat oven to 350°. Put coconut oil in 8ʹ′ʹ′ pie pan and place in the oven while it is heating to melt the coconut oil. 

Once the oil is melted take the pan out of the oven and add the almond flour and stevia to the pan. 

Mix with a spoon until the dry ingredients are moistened.

Using the spoon (or your fingers) press the mixture down in the pan pushing some up along sides of pan.

Put in preheated oven and bake for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool before adding strawberry mixture.

Filling

Remove the hulls from all the strawberries and rinse well. 

Puree 1 ½ pounds of the strawberries in a food processor. 

Pour puree in a pan and begin to heat over medium heat. 

Take your stevia stevia, add it as well as the lemon juice, to the puree. Then add the cornstarch and stir to mix thoroughly. 

Continue to cook over medium heat while stirring for about 6-7 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. 

Let mixture cool for about 15-20 minutes.

Meanwhile cut the remaining strawberries into bitesized pieces. 

Mix these in with the thickened strawberry puree. 

Spoon the strawberry/puree mix into the cooled pie crust.

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14. Animal Crackers

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup – sunflower seeds

1/4 cup – flaxseed, ground

1/4 cup – coconut flakes

½ cup baking splenda

1 tablespoon – honey

1/8 teaspoon – salt

1 /4 cup – water

INSTRUCTIONS

Place shelled sunflower seeds in a food processor or blender. 

Grind until it's the texture of coarse meal.

Place seed meal into a bowl and add remaining ingredients and stir with a spoon.

Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Spoon batter onto wax paper. 

Cover with wax paper and roll out with rolling pin until 1/4-1/8th inch thick. Cut out shapes.

Place shapes on greased cookie sheet. 

Bake in 300 degrees oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.

Delicious served with sweetened yogurt.

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15. “Honey” Recipe

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup cold filtered water divided

⅛ teaspoon xanthan gum

6 tablespoons stevia (powdered)

⅛ teaspoon mineral salt

2 teaspoons honey flavoring, optional

5 drops (or more) yellow food coloring, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix ¼ cup cold water with xanthan gum.

Mix remaining water, sweetener, and salt together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

While whisking, mix in the xanthan gum water.

Stir constantly until it begins to thicken.

Remove from heat and add in honey flavoring and food coloring.

Mixture should thicken more as it cools.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

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16. “Maple-Syrup” Recipe

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INGREDIENTS

3 cups Water

2 tsp Natural Maple Flavor

1¾ tsp liquid stevia

1 tsp Xanthan Gum

⅛ tsp Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large blender add the water, maple flavor, and stevia. 

Blend on low speed.

While the blender is running, remove the lid and slowly add the xanthan gum and salt. 

Once everything is incorporated and completely smooth, pour into pretty serving jars, tightly seal, and refrigerate overnight.

Ready to use the next day! Refrigerate to store and shake before using.

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21 Incredible Vegan Desserts (with NO weird ingredients!)

If you’re trying to incorporate more plant-based recipes into your routine, or need to prepare a recipe for vegan friends or family members, I think dessert is always a great place to start. These vegan desserts taste incredible, but even more importantly, they’re made with ingredients that you probably already have on hand. No tofu or fancy egg substitutes required!

What Desserts Can Vegans Eat?

People following a vegan diet can eat any dessert that is not made with animal products. That means besides avoiding meat, you need to avoid using butter, eggs, milk, and honey when making vegan desserts, too.

It’s also important to know that some granulated sugar is processed using bone char, so be sure to look for sugars that are either labeled vegan, raw, organic, or unfiltered to avoid that type of processing. The following recipes all meet these standards, so the work is done for you!

Are Vegan Desserts Better For You?

Just because a recipe is vegan, doesn’t mean it’s better for you. Vegan recipes can be made with refined flour and sugar, and vegan butter substitutes that are mostly oil. However, the recipes below are made with mostly simple, whole food ingredients, so I do think they make a better choice!

The Very Best Vegan Desserts

I’ve posted hundreds of vegan recipes and desserts over the years, but I’ve narrowed this list down to only my very favorites below. They are a HUGE hit when I bring them to parties, or serve them to my picky kids, so I’m confident that you’ll love them, too.

1. Vegan Fudge

This Vegan Fudge recipe is vegan and Paleo-friendly, calling for just 6 ingredients! All you have to do is stir them together, then pour the batter in a pan and let it freeze until firm. (Kids can help make this, too!) This recipe is best served chilled, from the fridge or freezer, so don’t bring it to a party and let it sit in the sun for too long. However, it will disappear fast once people taste it!

2. Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are gluten-free and vegan, made with protein-rich almond flour! I love how quickly you can stir them together, and how they get lightly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Be sure to look for chocolate chips that are dairy-free, to make sure this recipe remains vegan.

3. Gluten-Free Brownies

These Brownies are gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan, making them perfect for those with special diets or allergies. I purposefully developed this recipe with a gluten-free flour blend that you can find at every grocery store (it’s even at Target!), so it’s easily accessible and tastes unbelievably good– even with a sneaky veggie in there, which acts as the egg replacement! If you like your brownies topped with frosting, try my Easy Vegan Chocolate Frosting.

4. Chocolate Avocado Pudding

This dairy-free chocolate pudding features avocado as the base, but don’t worry– you can’t taste it thanks to the rich chocolate flavor! Because avocados can vary, be sure to taste this one as you go and add more cacao powder or sweetener, as needed until the flavor is perfect. I sometimes like to add in some frozen cherries or raspberries for an extra-flavorful treat!

5. Gluten-Free Peach Crisp

This vegan dessert is topped with a nutrient-rich topping, made from walnuts, and the peach filling is lightly sweetened with maple syrup. I love how you can use fresh or frozen peaches for this recipe, both with delicious results! Serve it with a scoop of coconut milk ice cream or coconut whipped cream to make it extra special

6. Vegan No-Bake Cookies

These vegan cookies taste even better than the ones my mom used to make. I love that they’re sweetened with coconut sugar, and you can make them with vegan butter (I like Miyoko’s brand best) or with coconut oil. They taste amazing, with or without cocoa powder added in.

7. Vegan Pecan Pie

This Pecan Pie is naturally sweetened, but you can’t tell because it tastes so good! Unlike traditional recipes, this one is made without corn syrup, and it pairs perfectly with my vegan pie crust. (Which is also gluten-free!)

8. Peanut Butter Swirled Fudge

This impressive-looking dessert is deceptively simple to make! All you need is 5 easy ingredients to get started, and the tutorial will walk you through how to make those beautiful (and easy) homemade chocolate swirls.

9. No-Bake Vegan Cheesecake

This dairy-free cheesecake is unbelievably creamy, with a texture remarkably similar to the real thing. You’ll never guess the secret healthy ingredient inside, and neither will your guests!

10. Almond Flour Sugar Cookies

These Vegan Sugar Cookies taste just as good as a recipe made with refined flour and sugar. They are buttery tender on the inside, without using any butter! Try them with my Coconut Sugar Icing for a vegan topping, or just roll them in some sugar for a festive treat!

11. Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

These cinnamon rolls are totally irresistible! They are soft and gooey on the inside, while being gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan. Top them with a traditional icing made with powdered sugar, or my cashew icing for a naturally-sweetened treat.

12. Pumpkin Bars with Vegan “Cream Cheese” Frosting

These Vegan Pumpkin Bars are naturally gluten-free, and are packed with Fall spices! I love topping them with a vegan “cream cheese” frosting, which is made with pureed sweet potato (I use white sweet potatoes when I can find them) instead of fake cream cheese substitutes. You’ll be amazed by the flavor when you try it!

13. Vegan Peanut Butter Temptations

This is probably the most decadent dessert I’ve made, featuring a tender peanut butter cookie stuffed with a peanut butter cup! You can make your own vegan peanut butter cups, or buy them store-bought for convenience. (Justin’s brand is dairy-free!)

14. Almond Butter Blondies

These flourless blondies are one of my favorite desserts ever! They’re like a deep-dish chocolate chip cookie, but better. I love that they are naturally gluten-free without using any special ingredients, and that they can be in the oven with just 10 minutes of effort. Be sure to check the label on your chocolate chips to make sure they don’t contain dairy, to keep these vegan.

15. Vegan & Paleo Gingerbread Cookies

These cut-out cookies are a fun holiday activity to make with kids and grandchildren! They have the perfect balance of sweetness and spice, and can be decorated with your favorite dairy-free icing or a sprinkle of sugar.

16. Amazing Date Brownies

If you’re looking to reduce the added sugar in your life, these brownies will leave you feeling so satisfied! They are fruit-sweetened, but taste like the real thing. Make sure you bake them in a mini muffin pan for the best texture, and fun bite-sized portions!

17. Healthy Hot Chocolate

This dairy-free hot chocolate takes just minutes to stir together on the stove, and it tastes just as satisfying as the kind I grew up making! You can even make your own hot chocolate mix to keep on hand in your pantry, or give it as a gift.

18. Vegan Cookie Dough Ice Cream

Did you know that frozen bananas have almost the same texture as ice cream? That’s why they make the best healthy ice cream alternative! This quick & easy recipe uses banana ice cream as the base, with chunks of homemade “cookie dough” stirred in.

19. Vegan Flourless Fudge Cake

If you love rich, chocolate desserts, this one is for you. It tastes like the center of a dark chocolate truffle, and is made with only 4 ingredients! I like to serve it with coconut whipped cream and fresh raspberries for a party.

20. Chocolate Pecan Crumble Bars

This dessert comes from my first cookbook, Everyday Detox, and is still one of my favorites! I love how you make the crust and crumble at the same time, and the rich chocolate filling requires just 3 ingredients.

21. Peanut Butter Cup Pie

This easy no-bake pie tastes like a giant chocolate peanut butter cup! I make this one for my husband’s birthday every year, because it’s such a hit. If you’re not a peanut butter fan, you can use almond butter for an equally delicious result!

More Vegan Desserts & Treats

If you don’t mind using a few weird ingredients, like agar-agar (which is vegan “gelatin”) or aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) try the following options for fun!

If you try one of these dessert recipes, please leave a comment directly below the recipe you try and let me know how you liked it. I love hearing your feedback! If you make a substitution, it’s also really helpful to other readers when you share what you tried. We can all benefit from your experience!

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Reader Feedback: What’s YOUR favorite vegan dessert? Let me know if I missed something, and feel free to share links in the comments below.

Source: https://detoxinista.com/vegan-desserts/

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The Happy Cook - Daphne Oz

The Happy Cook 125 Recipes for Eating Every Day Like It's the Weekend Daphne Oz Genre: Courses & Dishes Price: $19.99 Publish Date: September 20, 2016 Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks Seller: HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS The bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning cohost of ABC’s The Chew takes the intimidation out of cooking and shows you how to savor life fully every day with this gorgeous cookbook featuring more than 125 easy, healthy, and delicious timesaving recipes. For many people, especially those who aren’t quite at home in the kitchen, the idea of cooking a homemade meal can be terrifying, uninspiring, or just feel like a chore. In The Happy Cook, Daphne Oz makes cooking fun and relaxing, and shows anyone—newbie or seasoned expert—how to celebrate every day with delicious meals that are as easy to create as they are to enjoy. Like cooking with a good friend and a glass of wine, The Happy Cook is filled with friendly advice, expert tips, inspiring ideas, and best of all, 125 simple yet fabulous recipes, all using just a handful of ingredients, that will transform the most nervous or reluctant novice into a happy, confident home cook. Here are recipes for the whole day and the whole week, from Saturday dinner parties to quick-and-easy weeknight leftovers. With The Happy Cook, eating well is a breeze with delights such as: Breakfast—Crispy-Crunchy Honey-Thyme Granola, Chocolate Almond Breakfast Bars, and Coconut-Mango PancakesLunch—Kale and Plum Salad with Miso Vinaigrette, Warm Spring Pea Soup, Seared Garlic-Lime Shrimp Banh Mi and Philly Cheesesteak QuesadillasDinner—Truffle Salt Roast Chicken with Lentils and Squash, Cashew Soba Noodles with Fried Shallots, Sea Bass Roasted Over Citrus, and Apricot-Rosemary Glazed Lamb ChopsDessert—"Outlaw" Carrot Cake with Brown Sugar Buttercream, Better Brownies, Sour Apple Juice Pops, and Nutty Banana "Ice Cream" The Happy Cook is all about real-life application—and real-life success. Celebrate every occasion and every meal with mouthwatering, vibrant, easy food. It's not about perfection, as Daphne makes clear. It’s about the confidence to get into the kitchen, have fun, and become a happy cook! http://dlvr.it/R1FR92

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A Celiac's Top 7 Oat Free Gluten Free Snack Bars

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*Some of the brands mentioned in this post sent me samples of their products to review and consider for editorial coverage, but I only share products I really love and all opinions and photographs (unless other credit is given) are my own*

What’s the best gluten free snack bar on the market? If you’re new to a gluten free diet, you might think that’s an easy question to answer because you don’t have a ton of gluten free granola bars to choose from. Nowadays, though, new gluten free energy bars are being released every year...and many of them are insanely tasty!

That’s why I thought I’d write a post all about the best gluten free snack bars I’ve gotten to taste since my celiac diagnosis over five years ago. All the gluten free granola bars I’m including below are also oat-free, as many celiacs like me don’t do well with oats, even if they're gluten free. And if you’re looking for gluten free snacks that are packed with protein, stay tuned. I’ll be sharing another round up of my favorite gluten free and vegan protein bars within the next few weeks! Until then, though, let’s dig into my top seven gluten free, oat free energy bars, listed in no particular order. Many of these snack bars are also vegan and some are paleo, too. And keep in mind, I’ve tried a LOT of granola bars over the years but there are still tons I haven’t. So if your favorite gluten free granola bar isn’t on the list, be sure to tell me all about in the comments!

1. Lara Bar

Lara bars are actually the first gluten free snack bar I bought in bulk after my celiac diagnosis. I love that all the ingredients in Lara Bars are simple, whole foods like nuts, dried fruit and spices. For years in college, I’d eat one Lara bar every day during my morning break between classes. My ultimate favorite Lara Bar (Cashew Cookie) is just two ingredients: cashews and dates. I also love Cinnamon Roll (probably my second favorite flavor of all time!), Blueberry Pie, Cherry Pie, and Chocolate Chip Cookie when I want a chocolatey treat.

Because they include so much dried fruit and dates, Lara Bars are pretty sweet. However, if you’re looking for a gluten free, dairy free, soy free and vegan energy bar that doesn’t have any funky ingredients and tastes really good, Lara Bars are a solid choice!

2. Enjoy Life Foods

If you’re a long-time of my blog, you already know I’m addicted to all of Enjoy Life Foods’ products. But when I want a sweet late night snack, their gluten free granola bars are one of my go-to’s. Like all of their products, Enjoy Life Foods’ granola bars are free of the top eight allergens. They come in a variety of flavors, with my favorite being Cocoa Loco (which tastes like a super dense, super chocolatey brownie to me) and Caramel Blondie (which is crunchy from puffed rice but deliciously chewy at the same time).

Enjoy Life Foods also recently released grain-based snack bars that you might enjoy if you can tolerate gluten free oats. To be completely honest, nothing I’ve ever eaten from Enjoy Life Foods has let me down, so you really can’t go wrong with any of Enjoy Life Foods’ snack bars or other goodies.

3. Thunderbird Real Food Bars

Think of Thunderbird like Lara Bar’s slightly more sophisticated older brother. They also use super simple ingredients like dates, nuts and seeds and have a chewy, chunky texture. However, Thunderbird offers even more exciting flavors. Case in point? When I got to try Thunderbird’s granola bars for the first time last year, I was blown away by flavor combos like Hazelnut Coffee Maca, Pecan Goji Pistachio and - my ultimate favorite - Texas Maple Pecan.

An image from their Instagram since I already ate all of my Thunderbird bars...oops!

The Thunderbird snack bars are pretty big in size and very filling, so I often only eat half a time and save the rest in a snack bag for later. But if you love snacking on nuts, seeds and dried fruit and want to shake up your daily eats, I highly recommend giving Thunderbird a try!

4. Elemental Superfood

Raise your hand if you’ve ever wished you could find a slightly chewy, slightly crunchy granola bar that actually doesn’t have oats. If your hands wavin' in the air, prepare to be super excited to try one of my newest gluten free granola bar finds: Elemental Superfood's Seedbar. Elemental Superfood actually reached out to me to ask if I’d like to sample their products...and as soon as I saw that they make certified gluten free energy bars and granola using buckwheat instead of oats, I couldn’t say yes quickly enough. As an added bonus, their energy bars are also raw and packed with superfoods (hence the name!).

So far, I’ve tried two flavors: Cranberry, Almond + Lucuma and Mulberry, Cacao + Spirulina. The bars are drier and crumblier than most of the other granola bars I’ve tried (especially if you eat the bars straight from the fridge, where their packaging suggests storing them). The cacao can also taste bitter if you’re used to more processed varieties. However, I love the unique flavor combos and the mix of chewy fruit with crunchy buckwheat and nuts, and for the past few weeks, I've been addicted to eating one of these bars every night as a sweet snack. Elemental Superfoods Seedbars also have a finer texture than many other nut-based snack bars, so if you don’t like huge chunks of nuts in your bars, you’ve found a winner. Sneaking some extra superfoods into your diet doesn’t hurt either!

5. Freedom Bars

Meanwhile, if you live for big chunks of dried fruit or nuts in your gluten free granola bars, you’ll love Freedom Bars. These are gluten free, soy free, vegan, kosher, non-GMO, free of added sugar...and pretty dang delicious! Right now, Freedom Bars only come in four classic flavors: Apple Cinnamon, Chocolate Cocoa, Peanut Butter, and Raisin Almond. You know what they say...if it ain't broke, don't try to fix it!

These gluten free bars are quite dense and chewy, but the crunchy nuts break up the chewiness and add some variety. I also thought the spice level in these bars - particularly in the Apple cinnamon - was perfect. Not overwhelming but definitely strong enough to make the bar taste like apple pie!

6. ZEGO

If you're looking for the ultimate allergy friendly snack bar, you need to check out ZEGO. Their products and facility are free of the top eight allergens, plus celery, mustard and more. Plus, they intentionally avoid using ingredients that can mess with people's stomachs, so all their snacks are also free from oats, chicory root, artificial sweeteners and alcohols. ZEGO just recently released this sunflower date flavor, so when they reached out to offer samples, the sunflower-butter-lover in me couldn't say no.

ZEGO offers a variety of different energy bar types, including Just Fruit bars, Fruit and Chia Bars and Seed and Fruit Bars. I've tasted the last kind of bar in the Sunflower Date flavor...and, guys, it is crazzzzy tasty. The texture is smooth and slightly crunchy, and the flavor is pure sunflower butter and dates. If you want a naturally sweet treat that still tastes like dessert, ZEGO is one delicious option!

7. Health Warrior

The last gluten free snack bar I’m talking about is actually one I’m an ambassador for (use my code "collegeceliack30" for 30 percent off at check out!). Health Warrior offers three kinds of gluten free bars: vegan chia-seed-based ones, larger superfood protein bars, and pumpkin seed bars. Personally, Health Warrior’s Chia Bars are my favorite gluten free snack bar to throw in my backpack for school or my fanny pack on a long hike. They’re smaller than a lot of other bars on the market, which makes them the perfect sized snack for me. They’re also the only bar I’ve ever tasted that is based on chia seeds, which are high in omegas, protein and fiber. (Read more about why I love chia seeds here!)

I haven’t tried their new flavors (which include flavors like cookie dough and salted caramel), but my top picks so far are açaí (a superfood that tastes kind of like a tart blueberry) and coconut. I was also surprised at how much I enjoyed mango, and the nutty chunks in the almond flavor break up Health Warrior’s usually dense and chewy bars. Health Warrior's pumpkin seed bars are just as tasty, though the pepper in their turmeric flavor is too overwhelming for my palate. The Chocolate Pumpkin Seed bar tastes a little like a lighter, crunchier Kind Bar, so if you love those bars, you might like Health Warrior’s pumpkin snack bars too. Most of those pumpkin seed bars use honey and are not vegan, but Health Warrior just released a new vegan dark chocolate coconut almond pumpkin seed bar as I was writing this post!

The Bottom Line of Gluten Free Snack Bars

Like I said earlier in this post, there are certainly still many oat free and gluten free snack bars I haven’t tried that are probably just as good. Right now, though, these seven are some of my favorites...and I think they do a good job of showing just how diverse gluten free snacks can actually be! Whether you need a big snack and prefer eating granola bars made of whole foods or prefer an allergy friendly granola bar that reminds you of your childhood favorites, there is a gluten free granola bar out there for you. And giving up gluten free oats doesn’t mean you have to give up convenient snacks or flavor.

So the next time you’re having a super busy day at work or school or around town, I hope this list gives you some ideas of gluten free snacks to take with you. And stay tuned for my round up of the best gluten free and vegan protein bars sometime soon! What’s your favorite gluten free granola bar? Tell me in the comments! via Blogger https://ift.tt/2QkX3sF

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Paleo Travel Snacks: How to Eat Healthy While You’re On the Go https://ift.tt/2ItT1iv

Many of us following a Paleo lifestyle slide into a comfortable eating routine. Maybe you have perfected your meal prepping. Maybe you have a reliable rotation of favorite recipes. Maybe you eat have your basic breakfast down to a tasty science, switching up the veggies and protein as desired. When you’re in your own element and have total control over your food supply, it’s easier to stay on track. But what happens when you take a road trip or travel for your job? Take it from me, you’ve got this! I travel extensively, from book tours and conferences to vacations, so I know what it’s like to face this challenge of staying committed to this way of eating. But it’s doable—and I’ve gathered the best tips and tricks for staying Paleo while traveling, all in one place.

It can be hard to eat healthy while traveling. But with a little planning and flexibility, it is possible to stay Paleo on the road. Check out this article for my tips and recommendations on the best Paleo travel snacks. #paleo #healthylifestyle #chriskresser

Five Tips for Packing Paleo Travel Snacks

As you’re packing that suitcase, leave plenty of space for the snacks. Bringing your own food gives you the best control over the situation, so that you won’t find yourself hungry and cranky, tempted by a bright drive-through sign five hours into a long road trip.

1. If Possible, Bring a Cooler

Logistically, it’s definitely easier to pack a cooler for a road trip than for air travel, but however you’re hitting the road, being able to bring one will expand your eating options considerably. If you can bring a light-weight cooler—which you certainly can do if you’re traveling by car (or bus or train), there are loads of food possibilities:

Hard or soft-boiled eggs, perfect with cherry tomatoes and avocado

Thinly sliced leftover meats to pair with Paleo mustard or mayo

Lettuce wraps with leftover meats and veggies

Pumpkin hummus*

Full-fat yogurt or kefir (though not technically Paleo, some people tolerate dairy and incorporate it into their “Paleo template”)*

Cheese from grass-fed cows’ milk

Paleo “granola bars”

Raw veggies or fruit, like carrots, sugar snap peas, sliced bell peppers, and apples

“Dump ranch” dressing to dip veggies in*

Nut butters for dipping fruits (macadamia, almond, and hazelnut butters are best)*

Baba ganoush, but if you’re on the autoimmune protocol, you’ll want to skip this one because eggplant is a nightshade*

Fruit smoothie, with coconut milk, almond milk, yogurt, or kefir as a base*

A note on the foods starred with an asterisk: If you’re bringing these liquid or liquid-like foods through airport security, they will have to meet national Transportation Security Administration (TSA) restrictions—that means packed in clear containers and in amounts that are 3.4 ounces or less. (Check with your carrier for the latest TSA guidelines.) On top of that, bringing melting ice and cool packs can get a little tricky with the TSA.

Here is one workaround: Don’t use cool packs. Instead, use a freezer-grade resealable bag with ice to keep your food cool when you leave home, and bring some extra bags. Throw out the bag of ice at security, and then replenish the ice in a new bag at a food vendor in the airport. Most vendors will charge you for cups of ice, but it’s definitely worth it because you’ll have a cooler-full of Paleo snacks to satisfy your hunger. (And it’s worth pointing out that if you’re checking your bag, you can pack extra items that don’t require refrigeration, and just bring enough on the plane to get you through your flight!)

2. Try Paleo-Friendly Packaged Food

In general, I try to avoid packaged foods, which likely contain industrial seed oils, added sugars, excess sodium, preservatives, artificial colors, and other questionable ingredients. But, traveling can be an exception to this rule. I would rather have high-quality beef jerky and some dry-roasted nuts on hand than be forced to choose between fast-food restaurants after not eating for 12 hours. The key here is high quality. Learn how to read a nutrition label and ingredients list.

Sneaky names for gluten, sugar, soy, and more are hidden in ingredient lists. Don’t ever assume you’re in the clear with packaged food without first reading the label. I’ve seen added sugars lurking in places you’d never expect, like in canned kidney beans and feta cheese!

Some of my favorite packaged Paleo travel snacks include:

Grass-fed beef jerky

Prepared meats like salami, pepperoni, and coppa

Organic lunch meats, served with mustard

Smoked salmon (make sure it’s soy free)

Nuts and seeds (dry roasted or raw are best, as most manufacturers roast in industrial seed oils)

Olives to eat with nuts, cheese, meats, and pickles (watch out for artificial colorings)

Canned salmon or tuna (packed in water or oil)

Nori chips or sheets

Pork rinds

Siete “tortilla chips” made with cassava flour

Kale chips

Individual containers of plain yogurt, kefir, or nut milks

Freeze-dried fruit

90 percent cocoa dark chocolate

Coconut flakes (these are surprisingly satisfying and filling)

Energy bars are often considered Paleo because they only contain “Paleo” ingredients like dates, cashews, and egg whites, but I would only buy these in a pinch. This type of calorie-dense, semi-processed treat walks a fine line between real food and a dessert.

3. Go Plastic Free

Don’t put your grass-fed beef taco lettuce wraps into plastic storage containers! Plastics are among the worst environmental toxins. Even BPA-free plastics have been shown to disrupt the endocrine system. (1) Ditching the plastic wrap, bags, and containers also cuts back on waste.

My favorite containers for packing food to go are stainless steel LunchBots. Also check out reusable beeswax wrap, glass mason jars of all sizes, and Pyrex glass containers with lids.

4. Fuel Up before You Hit the Road (or Consider Fasting)

I deliberately eat a big meal at home before leaving for a trip. If the trip is half a day or less, this is often enough to tide me over until I reach my destination.

As an alternative to eating before you leave (or if you didn’t have time to prep any snacks), don’t be afraid to fast! Occasional fasting was common for our Paleo ancestors, and regular intermittent fasting has been linked to many health benefits, including weight loss and improved cardiac health. (2, 3, 4)

5. Shop Smart and Get Creative

Even if you’ve packed snacks and have a good meal before leaving, eating on the road is inevitable, especially for longer trips. Typical rest stops, gas stations, or convenience stores generally don’t have much to offer, but some might sell hard-boiled eggs, cheese sticks, or roasted nuts. Thanks to smartphones and GPS, it’s easy to search for other food options beyond the fast-food places that populate most interstate exits. But instead of searching for “restaurants near me,” type in “grocery store.”

It’s not even a contest—if a grocery store is near the exit, you’re much better off shopping there than at any fast-food chain. As a bonus, you’ll get in some light exercise walking around the store.

Not every exit will have a Whole Foods, but even an average grocery store will have some reasonable options, including the Paleo-friendly packaged foods I listed above. If you’re unable to find those, or you’re looking for something different, try one of these creative meals instead:

A rotisserie chicken (remove the skin since the seasoning may contain sugar)

A shrimp cocktail ring (just skip the cocktail sauce)

A raw vegetable or fruit platter (these can be pricey, but items are conveniently already washed and sliced)

Pre-washed sugar snap peas, green beans, or other veggies

Salad bar items that are Paleo friendly, including grilled chicken, veggies, and olives

How Eat Paleo in a New Place

When you’re away from home, don’t expect to wander into the nearest food establishment and find grass-fed steak and organic, locally grown grilled vegetables on the menu. When eating Paleo in a new place, planning is the key to success.

First, whenever possible, I book a hotel with a kitchen or at least a kitchenette in the room. That way, I can brew my own tea, keep my kombucha in the fridge, and save any delicious (but large-portioned) leftovers from a nice dinner.

Next, research nearby restaurants ahead of time. If I’m heading to a book signing in a new city, I always get great recommendations from social media. Or try searching for keywords like these:

Local

Foodie

Gluten-free

Grass-fed

Organic

Pasture-raised

For a group dinner, take the initiative and suggest a restaurant from your research. If you can’t choose the restaurant, visit the menu online and call the restaurant to inquire about special accommodations. If the menu is severely limited, eat a healthy snack before you go.

Here are some other tips for navigating a restaurant while staying Paleo:

Opt for grilled, steamed, or roasted meat, steamed or baked veggies, and a simple starch like potatoes or white rice.

Avoid sauces, which usually contain sugar, gluten, and/or soy.

When ordering a salad, request dressing on the side to avoid industrial seed oils. Try asking for olive oil and vinegar instead.

If you’re gluten intolerant, always ask if a dish has gluten. Restaurants notoriously have sneaky gluten additives, in spice blends or as thickeners in sauces.

Don’t be afraid to be “that person” who asks the server a million questions. Maybe if more people kept requesting the same menu adjustments, restaurants would better accommodate Paleo customers.

Remember: You Can’t Control Everything

Obsessing over every morsel of food during a long trip can be downright exhausting. In fact, I don’t think it’s healthy to be so rigid that there isn’t any wiggle room to try the world’s best beer when you’re in Belgium or authentic, freshly made pasta if you’re in Italy. Likewise, when your flight gets delayed five hours, it might be better to buy a chef salad or have a burger without the bun than end up grumpy, “hangry,” or light-headed.

Live by the 80/20 rule—80 percent of the time, adhere to the ideal Paleo diet, but the other 20 percent of the time, loosen up and eat whatever you want (or, if you’re stranded while traveling and starving, whatever options you have on hand).

More Holistic Health Travel Tips

Eating nutrient-dense, whole foods is just one aspect of healthy living. Don’t ignore other aspects of health while traveling:

Find time to move around. Walk around the airport terminal, do chair squats on long flights, and try some jumping jacks at car rest stops. Taking a long morning walk in your new location will familiarize you with the area and is especially beneficial for your circadian rhythm if you’re traveling to a different time zone.

Stay hydrated. When flying, it’s recommended that you drink a cup of water for every hour in the air.

Make sleep a priority. It’s important to maintain the same healthy habits you follow at home. If you normally go to bed at a certain time, try to stick to your established routine as much as possible.

Meditate, practice mindfulness, and find time to relax.

Now I’d like to hear from you. Do you have any other tips on how to eat Paleo while traveling? What are your favorite Paleo travel snacks? Let us know in the comments!

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Paleo Travel Snacks: How to Eat Healthy While You’re On the Go

Many of us following a Paleo lifestyle slide into a comfortable eating routine. Maybe you have perfected your meal prepping. Maybe you have a reliable rotation of favorite recipes. Maybe you eat have your basic breakfast down to a tasty science, switching up the veggies and protein as desired. When you’re in your own element and have total control over your food supply, it’s easier to stay on track. But what happens when you take a road trip or travel for your job? Take it from me, you’ve got this! I travel extensively, from book tours and conferences to vacations, so I know what it’s like to face this challenge of staying committed to this way of eating. But it’s doable—and I’ve gathered the best tips and tricks for staying Paleo while traveling, all in one place.

It can be hard to eat healthy while traveling. But with a little planning and flexibility, it is possible to stay Paleo on the road. Check out this article for my tips and recommendations on the best Paleo travel snacks. #paleo #healthylifestyle #chriskresser

Five Tips for Packing Paleo Travel Snacks

As you’re packing that suitcase, leave plenty of space for the snacks. Bringing your own food gives you the best control over the situation, so that you won’t find yourself hungry and cranky, tempted by a bright drive-through sign five hours into a long road trip.

1. If Possible, Bring a Cooler

Logistically, it’s definitely easier to pack a cooler for a road trip than for air travel, but however you’re hitting the road, being able to bring one will expand your eating options considerably. If you can bring a light-weight cooler—which you certainly can do if you’re traveling by car (or bus or train), there are loads of food possibilities:

Hard or soft-boiled eggs, perfect with cherry tomatoes and avocado

Thinly sliced leftover meats to pair with Paleo mustard or mayo

Lettuce wraps with leftover meats and veggies

Pumpkin hummus*

Full-fat yogurt or kefir (though not technically Paleo, some people tolerate dairy and incorporate it into their “Paleo template”)*

Cheese from grass-fed cows’ milk

Paleo “granola bars”

Raw veggies or fruit, like carrots, sugar snap peas, sliced bell peppers, and apples

“Dump ranch” dressing to dip veggies in*

Nut butters for dipping fruits (macadamia, almond, and hazelnut butters are best)*

Baba ganoush, but if you’re on the autoimmune protocol, you’ll want to skip this one because eggplant is a nightshade*

Fruit smoothie, with coconut milk, almond milk, yogurt, or kefir as a base*

A note on the foods starred with an asterisk: If you’re bringing these liquid or liquid-like foods through airport security, they will have to meet national Transportation Security Administration (TSA) restrictions—that means packed in clear containers and in amounts that are 3.4 ounces or less. (Check with your carrier for the latest TSA guidelines.) On top of that, bringing melting ice and cool packs can get a little tricky with the TSA.

Here is one workaround: Don’t use cool packs. Instead, use a freezer-grade resealable bag with ice to keep your food cool when you leave home, and bring some extra bags. Throw out the bag of ice at security, and then replenish the ice in a new bag at a food vendor in the airport. Most vendors will charge you for cups of ice, but it’s definitely worth it because you’ll have a cooler-full of Paleo snacks to satisfy your hunger. (And it’s worth pointing out that if you’re checking your bag, you can pack extra items that don’t require refrigeration, and just bring enough on the plane to get you through your flight!)

2. Try Paleo-Friendly Packaged Food

In general, I try to avoid packaged foods, which likely contain industrial seed oils, added sugars, excess sodium, preservatives, artificial colors, and other questionable ingredients. But, traveling can be an exception to this rule. I would rather have high-quality beef jerky and some dry-roasted nuts on hand than be forced to choose between fast-food restaurants after not eating for 12 hours. The key here is high quality. Learn how to read a nutrition label and ingredients list.

Sneaky names for gluten, sugar, soy, and more are hidden in ingredient lists. Don’t ever assume you’re in the clear with packaged food without first reading the label. I’ve seen added sugars lurking in places you’d never expect, like in canned kidney beans and feta cheese!

Some of my favorite packaged Paleo travel snacks include:

Grass-fed beef jerky

Prepared meats like salami, pepperoni, and coppa

Organic lunch meats, served with mustard

Smoked salmon (make sure it’s soy free)

Nuts and seeds (dry roasted or raw are best, as most manufacturers roast in industrial seed oils)

Olives to eat with nuts, cheese, meats, and pickles (watch out for artificial colorings)

Canned salmon or tuna (packed in water or oil)

Nori chips or sheets

Pork rinds

Siete “tortilla chips” made with cassava flour

Kale chips

Individual containers of plain yogurt, kefir, or nut milks

Freeze-dried fruit

90 percent cocoa dark chocolate

Coconut flakes (these are surprisingly satisfying and filling)

Energy bars are often considered Paleo because they only contain “Paleo” ingredients like dates, cashews, and egg whites, but I would only buy these in a pinch. This type of calorie-dense, semi-processed treat walks a fine line between real food and a dessert.

3. Go Plastic Free

Don’t put your grass-fed beef taco lettuce wraps into plastic storage containers! Plastics are among the worst environmental toxins. Even BPA-free plastics have been shown to disrupt the endocrine system. (1) Ditching the plastic wrap, bags, and containers also cuts back on waste.

My favorite containers for packing food to go are stainless steel LunchBots. Also check out reusable beeswax wrap, glass mason jars of all sizes, and Pyrex glass containers with lids.

4. Fuel Up before You Hit the Road (or Consider Fasting)

I deliberately eat a big meal at home before leaving for a trip. If the trip is half a day or less, this is often enough to tide me over until I reach my destination.

As an alternative to eating before you leave (or if you didn’t have time to prep any snacks), don’t be afraid to fast! Occasional fasting was common for our Paleo ancestors, and regular intermittent fasting has been linked to many health benefits, including weight loss and improved cardiac health. (2, 3, 4)

5. Shop Smart and Get Creative

Even if you’ve packed snacks and have a good meal before leaving, eating on the road is inevitable, especially for longer trips. Typical rest stops, gas stations, or convenience stores generally don’t have much to offer, but some might sell hard-boiled eggs, cheese sticks, or roasted nuts. Thanks to smartphones and GPS, it’s easy to search for other food options beyond the fast-food places that populate most interstate exits. But instead of searching for “restaurants near me,” type in “grocery store.”

It’s not even a contest—if a grocery store is near the exit, you’re much better off shopping there than at any fast-food chain. As a bonus, you’ll get in some light exercise walking around the store.

Not every exit will have a Whole Foods, but even an average grocery store will have some reasonable options, including the Paleo-friendly packaged foods I listed above. If you’re unable to find those, or you’re looking for something different, try one of these creative meals instead:

A rotisserie chicken (remove the skin since the seasoning may contain sugar)

A shrimp cocktail ring (just skip the cocktail sauce)

A raw vegetable or fruit platter (these can be pricey, but items are conveniently already washed and sliced)

Pre-washed sugar snap peas, green beans, or other veggies

Salad bar items that are Paleo friendly, including grilled chicken, veggies, and olives

How Eat Paleo in a New Place

When you’re away from home, don’t expect to wander into the nearest food establishment and find grass-fed steak and organic, locally grown grilled vegetables on the menu. When eating Paleo in a new place, planning is the key to success.

First, whenever possible, I book a hotel with a kitchen or at least a kitchenette in the room. That way, I can brew my own tea, keep my kombucha in the fridge, and save any delicious (but large-portioned) leftovers from a nice dinner.

Next, research nearby restaurants ahead of time. If I’m heading to a book signing in a new city, I always get great recommendations from social media. Or try searching for keywords like these:

Local

Foodie

Gluten-free

Grass-fed

Organic

Pasture-raised

For a group dinner, take the initiative and suggest a restaurant from your research. If you can’t choose the restaurant, visit the menu online and call the restaurant to inquire about special accommodations. If the menu is severely limited, eat a healthy snack before you go.

Here are some other tips for navigating a restaurant while staying Paleo:

Opt for grilled, steamed, or roasted meat, steamed or baked veggies, and a simple starch like potatoes or white rice.

Avoid sauces, which usually contain sugar, gluten, and/or soy.

When ordering a salad, request dressing on the side to avoid industrial seed oils. Try asking for olive oil and vinegar instead.

If you’re gluten intolerant, always ask if a dish has gluten. Restaurants notoriously have sneaky gluten additives, in spice blends or as thickeners in sauces.

Don’t be afraid to be “that person” who asks the server a million questions. Maybe if more people kept requesting the same menu adjustments, restaurants would better accommodate Paleo customers.

Remember: You Can’t Control Everything

Obsessing over every morsel of food during a long trip can be downright exhausting. In fact, I don’t think it’s healthy to be so rigid that there isn’t any wiggle room to try the world’s best beer when you’re in Belgium or authentic, freshly made pasta if you’re in Italy. Likewise, when your flight gets delayed five hours, it might be better to buy a chef salad or have a burger without the bun than end up grumpy, “hangry,” or light-headed.

Live by the 80/20 rule—80 percent of the time, adhere to the ideal Paleo diet, but the other 20 percent of the time, loosen up and eat whatever you want (or, if you’re stranded while traveling and starving, whatever options you have on hand).

More Holistic Health Travel Tips

Eating nutrient-dense, whole foods is just one aspect of healthy living. Don’t ignore other aspects of health while traveling:

Find time to move around. Walk around the airport terminal, do chair squats on long flights, and try some jumping jacks at car rest stops. Taking a long morning walk in your new location will familiarize you with the area and is especially beneficial for your circadian rhythm if you’re traveling to a different time zone.

Stay hydrated. When flying, it’s recommended that you drink a cup of water for every hour in the air.

Make sleep a priority. It’s important to maintain the same healthy habits you follow at home. If you normally go to bed at a certain time, try to stick to your established routine as much as possible.

Meditate, practice mindfulness, and find time to relax.

Now I’d like to hear from you. Do you have any other tips on how to eat Paleo while traveling? What are your favorite Paleo travel snacks? Let us know in the comments!

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Whole30 Cofounder Melissa Hartwig Shares Her Favorite Recipes

Melissa Hartwig Urban is a total badass, and happens to be the co-creator of the original Whole30 program. This 1-month reset eliminates sugar, dairy, and grains in favor of unprocessed foods like meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruits, and natural fats.

But fear not, friends. The plan still gives you a ton of choices for yummy Whole30 meals from breakfast through dessert.

That’s where these recipes come in — 11 are her own favorites, and the rest were hand-picked from our editors. You need these recipes. ‘Nuff said.

Whole30 recipes for breakfast

1. Italian-style egg skillet

Photo: Notes From A Messy Kitchen

*One of Melissa’s Favorites*

Lug out your cast-iron skillet and get ready for the best breakfast you’ve had in a long time. With sauteed veggies and jammy eggs, this dish would be just as welcomed by a crowd of brunch guests as it would be by your date.

2. Sausage gravy

This is a Southern favorite, and although it’s usually served on a pile of warm grits, we have no problem with switching it up with crisp, fried potatoes. Almond and tapioca flours thicken the pan gravy.

3. Sausage zucchini breakfast casserole

Enough for the family or several days of zap-it microwave breakfasts. Shredded zucchini, tomatoes, sausage, and eggs makes this casserole good and hearty. And portable.

4. Sweet potato toast

Photo: Paleo Paparazzi

*One of Melissa’s Favorites*

Sweet potato toast is the closest thing to bread on Whole30, so naturally we’re big fans. As for toppings, it’s all good, avocado, cucumber, lox, or deli meats.

5. Chia-cashew pudding

Ready to change it up from eggs? This protein-filled pudding features chia and hemp seeds, and cashews. The toppings are all up to you and Whole30.

6. Sweet potato skillet

Spiralized sweet potatoes are the base of this indulgent skillet, loaded with Whole30-approved chicken sausage and bacon. Onions, bell peppers, and a touch of jerk seasoning make this dish sing.

Whole30 lunches

7. Sausage, potato, and kale soup

Photo: Whole30 Cookbook

*One of Melissa’s Favorites*

This warming soup subdues kale into something you want to eat. Based on a classic Portuguese dish, it’s loaded with flavor. Make a big batch on Sunday night, then feast on it for lunch. You’ll crave it for days.

8. Slow cooker chicken chile verde

Photo: The Real Food RDs

*One of Melissa’s Favorites*

This 5-minute prep (!) dish is about to be your new weekday go-to lunch, whether you’re doing Whole30 or not. Mix that jar of salsa verde you’ve had in your cabinet forever into a slow cooker with chicken and chile, then serve with cauliflower or your favorite creamy veggies.

9. Whole30 sandwiches

These do-ahead, freezable, sandwiches use meat patties as the “bread.” This blogger gives lots of healthy options for dressing these breadless bundles, which are delicious at breakfast or lunch.

10. Enchilada-stuffed sweet potatoes

Photo: Living Loving Paleo

*One of Melissa’s Favorites*

Sweet potatoes to the rescue! This time, we’re piling them high with enchilada fixin’s: Beef, tomato, and spices galore. This smoky tater is sweet and warm and way too tasty to feel like you’re missing out on tortillas.

11. Zucchini-carrot fritters

Zucchini and carrots may sound a bit like rabbit food, but these fritters taste like anything but. They warm up beautifully, and taste even better topped with coconut cream.

Pro tip: Add smoked salmon to tie it all together. You’re welcome.

12. Chicken tortilla-less soup

Photo: The Whole Smiths

*One of Melissa’s Favorites*

So, what if you can’t have the tortillas this month? This chicken soup blends all the classic flavors of this cheesy, tortilla-chip-y soup into a Whole30-approved lunch to look forward to for days ahead.

Whole30 dinners

13. Chimichurri chicken wings with ranch dressing

Photo: Real Food with Dana

*One of Melissa’s Favorites*

Think you can’t do chicken wings on Whole30? Think again. And while you’re at it, make this creamy herb version of the bar fav. Make your own ranch (or use an approved bottled version) and stock up on the napkins —you’re going to need ’em.

14. Kale Caesar salad

We want to eat this now. And you’ll want to eat a bowl, too, on those nights when you’re looking for a little lighter fare — without lighter flavor.

It’s all about the macadamia nut “cheese” crumbles in this recipe, which will fulfill all of your Parmesan needs.

15. Shrimp and sausage skillet

Photo: Paleo Newbie

*One of Melissa’s Favorites*

This riff on surf-and-turf is ready in just 20 minutes — helllllo, weeknight dinner. (For what it’s worth, we’re into quick and easy on weekends too.)

As for sausage flavor, get creative. Chicken-apple! Smoky chorizo! Fennel and onion! It’s all good.

16. Sesame garlic beef short ribs

Photo: Savory and Fancy

*One of Melissa’s Favorites*

Heat up your slow cooker and load it with meaty short ribs covered in a garlic-sesame marinade. Serve with steamed greens or asparagus — it’s like ordering Chinese takeout, but so much better, because you made it yourself.

17. Whole30 tuna casserole

This golden-crusted update on the ooey-gooey family fave features cashew sauce and spaghetti squash, along with our old pantry friend canned tuna. Easy, nutritious, delicious, done. You’ll still have time for Netflix later.

18. Creamy coconut milk meatballs

Photo: I Heart Umami

*One of Melissa’s Favorites*

A pan full of these Thai-inspired chicken meatballs and a fork is pretty much all we need tonight. The coconut milk and ginger sauce has a little funk thanks to fish sauce. Trust, it gives the meat a richer flavor.

We’re ready to pile these bad boys on a bed of greens and get munching. Pad Thai who?

19. Slow cooker beef brisket

Photo: Anya Eats

*One of Melissa’s Favorites*

Brisket might be our favorite cozy dinner. And when made in a slow cooker, there’s no need to leave the oven on for 5 hours.

Whether you pull apart the meat alongside a salad or tender sauteed veggies tonight, hopefully you’ll have enough left for tomorrow. You don’t want to open up the fridge disappointed.

Whole30 desserts

20. No-bake cookies

Just four ingredients and a food processor are all you need to whirl almonds, dates, cocoa powder, and unsweetened coconut flakes into a dough. These guys are just naturally good.

21. Whole30 brownies

Bananas, cocoa powder, and almond butter bake up into moist and dreamy brownies that’ll have you saying, “Who needs chocolate chips?” How can something be this good only have 3 ingredients? We’re still not sure.

22. Coconut fruit tart

The creamy coconut-cashew filling is encased in a naturally sweet nutty crust. Blueberries add to the freshness of this off-the-charts good Whole30 dessert.

After the initial prep, you don’t even need to bake it either — just let it chill for at least an hour and you’re good to go.

23. Whole30 cake

This gives new meaning to the words fruit cake. And in a really good way. As in a cake assembled with fruit. This is so much fun. Total inspiration. We feel some insta photos coming on…

24. Chocolate pudding

Avocado is the secret ingredient in this quick, no-cook dessert. Your food processor will do the work of blending dates, bananas, avocado, and coconut oil into a smoooooth pudding that’ll keep in the fridge a couple days.

Wait a minute, who are we kidding? We want it now.

25. Beeting hearts

No need to wait until Valentine’s Day to make these adorable, blood-red confections. They make a dramatic statement any time of the year. The beet goes on.

Bottom line

Take a tip from Melissa Hartwig Urban — and us. These are our favorite Whole30 recipes, and they’ll keep you happy at breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. You might even forget you’re on Whole30.

For more from Melissa and the Whole30 team, follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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How to Make Easy, Healthy Snacks When You Can’t Get to the Store

Hiya Gorgeous!

Today I’m sharing some recipes for easy, healthy snacks that I think you’re gonna love. I chose them because, in times like these, we need simple foods that aren’t just tasty, but also full of fabulous nutrients. And I’m focusing on snacks because I’ve noticed that when it comes to recipe sharing, they often get left behind! Since you’re probably getting lots of healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas from your favorite bloggers right now, I’m hoping I can help fill that hole.

Now, to be clear, I’m not suggesting that you overhaul or get strict about your diet right now (unless you REALLY want to—I’m not here to tell you what to do!). There’s a lot of stressful stuff happening in our world, so I encourage you to make caring for yourself and others the number one focus for the time being. If you find yourself reaching for your favorite comfort foods, it’s ok. You’re doing the best you can under the circumstances, and beating yourself up definitely isn’t gonna help!

But I do know that many of you are looking for healthy recipes that you can make with limited ingredients. Maybe your kids are home, so it’s harder to find time for your normal grocery store run (not to mention that snacks may be disappearing from your home at a much quicker rate!). And while social distancing doesn’t restrict us from going out for essentials, you might prefer to play it safe (especially if you’re over 60 or have a chronic health challenge). Plus, even if you can get to the store, you might find that the shelves are bare and you’re not able to get your go-to ingredients.

The best part about these recipes is that they’re all really flexible. You can easily make adjustments based on your preferences and the ingredients you do/don’t have right now. I’ve included substitution ideas throughout the article, but I don’t know exactly what you have access to, so let your pantry, fridge and freezer be your guide! A general rule of thumb for substitutions is to use ingredients that are similar in flavor and texture to whatever you’re subbing out.

Ok, toots, whaddya say we go raid your pantry together?!

Easy, Healthy Snacks to Make When You Can’t Get to the Store

Satisfying Smoothies

Would any list of mine be complete without a shout out to green drinks? I think not! Smoothies are one of my favorite easy, healthy snacks because I can blend in advance and store them in airtight mason jars (they usually last up to 12 hours in the fridge and a month in the freezer!). Plus, unlike many recipes, the ingredients are usually flexible. If you don’t have a certain ingredient on hand, just sub in something similar or leave it out—voila, your very own creation! For more green smoothie tips, check out this post and this post from my blog archives.

My Body Builder smoothie is great for those times you’re feeling especially peckish because it includes protein-packed peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter you like). And the Raspberry Revitalizer smoothie is a perfect afternoon pick-me-up. You can use any frozen berries in place of the raspberries, and the coconut butter/oil is optional. (Psst… all of these recipes are from Crazy Sexy Juice!)

Delightful Dips and Dippers

Veggies and hummus or apples with almond butter are my go-to plant-based snacks when I’m short on groceries. No recipe needed! When I don’t have fresh produce available, I opt for pantry staples like whole grain crackers or dried fruit with no added sugar.

If you want to make your own dip, this Smoky Southwestern Hummus from my Test Kitchen Tuesday series is a total crowd pleaser (though you might not want to share!). No worries if you don’t have the spices it calls for—feel free to experiment and try different spice combos, or keep it simple with a little salt, pepper and garlic. If you don’t have chickpeas on hand, check out this yummy recipe for Sweet Potato Hummus.

Have a hankering for fries that aren’t deep fried? You only need four ingredients to make these delightfully crispy Oil-Free Rosemary French Fries. Dip them in ketchup for a classic snack, or get a little wild and pair them with your homemade hummus!

Need more snack ideas? Grab this free downloadable cheat sheet to learn about my top 10 recipe-boosting ingredients and how to use them (includes 3 more recipes for you to try!).

Energy Balls, Bars and Bites

What’s better than a bite-sized treat that packs a serious nutritional punch? Nada! I fill my bites with lots of plant-based protein and complex carbs so they fill me up and give me sustainable energy ‘til my next meal. I suggest whipping up a big batch of these easy vegan snacks ahead of time so you have plenty on hand for your busier days.

I love these No-Bake Cherry Vanilla Protein Bars because they’re quick to make and more affordable (and eco-friendly!) than buying individually wrapped bars at the store. Most of the ingredients are easy to swap out for whatever you have in your pantry, so have fun with it! For example, any dried berries could sub in for the cherries—cranberries would be especially good because they’re tart, too!

Have some matcha hanging around in your cabinet? These Matcha Pistachio Bliss Balls are also on regular rotation in my kitchen. They’re perfectly sweet and have a cookie dough-like consistency, YUM! Or if you’re in the mood for chocolate, try these Raw Brownie Bites. And no worries if you don’t have dates on hand—try this recipe for Raw Protein Energy Balls!

Crazy Sexy Trail Mix

One snack you’ll always find in my pantry is the trail mix from Crazy Sexy You, my 21-day total wellness program—and today I’m sharing the recipe publicly for the very first time! It’s chock-full of nutritious goodies, like selenium from the Brazil nuts and vitamin A from the goji berries.

But the best thing about this recipe is that there’s no one right way to make it. If you don’t have some of the ingredients, just sub in whatever nuts, seeds and dried fruit you can find in your kitchen. I can’t wait to hear what combos you come up with! Crazy Sexy Trail Mix

Serves 6 (about 1/3 cup or 80 ml per serving) | Prep time: 5 min

1/2 cup (67 g) Brazil nuts 1/2 cup (62 g) raw walnuts 1/3 cup (40 g) raw cashews 1/3 cup (48 g) raisins 1/3 cup (25 g) dried goji berries 2 Tbsp flaked or shredded unsweetened coconut (optional) 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

1. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together.

2. Transfer to wide-mouth mason jars or to a large glass storage container.

Storage tip: Store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 month.

Make it nut-free: Replace Brazil nuts, walnuts and cashews with 2/3 cup (80 g) raw, shelled pumpkin seeds and 2/3 cup (46 g) raw, shelled sunflower seeds.

Happy snacking, sweet friend!

I hope that these recipes bring you some comfort (and of course, nourishment!) during these challenging times. Preparing food for yourself, no matter how basic it is, is a healing act of self-care that goes a long way. And remember: Above all else, keep it simple. Fruits and veggies baby, that’s where it’s at!

One more thing before you go. I love sharing tips and recipes with you because it’s my mission to help you take care of yourself—body, mind and soul. But it’s especially important to me now because, as we navigate the coronavirus crisis, I recognize that it’s more important than ever for us to share and connect with each other. Just know that I’m so, so grateful for you.

Your turn: What are your favorite easy, healthy snacks? Can’t wait to hear about your plant-based picks!

Peace & scrumptious snacks,

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Oatmeal-Almond Breakfast Cookies + Weekly Menu

I have to get my rear in gear. I’ve bought a TON of wrapping to do. It simply…doesn’t really feel like Christmas is 2 days away. It’s 52 levels exterior and I’m working day-after-day besides Christmas. My prep for internet hosting Christmas has included buying champagne and some groceries for appetizers. Binging on Stranger Things isn’t serving to my extreme procrastination…

I’ve been which means to get a weblog put up up (nevertheless, did get a podcast episode up – all on hashish, CBD, and hemp!), however right here’s a bit of secret about well being blogs in December: they’re SLOW. I’m stock-piling content material for when fiber and nutritional vitamins are lusted after come January.

That stated, I’ve been actually scuffling with breakfast within the morning for the women. Negotiating what they’ll eat for breakfast is about as a lot enjoyable as brushing the tangles out of their hair each morning. Piper both needs “banana sushi” (complete wheat tortilla smeared with peanut butter and a banana rolled up inside, reduce into “sushi” slices) or cashews and Shea is my carb lady. She needs a “bar” or cereal most mornings.

And ya know, 7am is simply not the time to be a short-order prepare dinner. Naturally, we are able to all agree on cookies. At 34, I definitely love the thought of cookies for breakfast…

Or within the case of those cookies, *a* cookie for breakfast. They’re BIG and filling and filled with diet. They additionally used up a bunch of dates from my pantry…which can be probably expired. It’s all good. There’s sufficient sugar in these suckers to protect them no less than one other yr 😉

These cookies are a particular crowd-pleaser, even when dates aren’t your factor. They add the sweetness that compliments the richness from the nuts, almond flour, coconut, and coconut oil. Throw a bunch within the freezer for simple breakfast choices for months to return!

Oatmeal-Almond Breakfast Cookies

Author: Nicole Morrissey

Prep time:  20 minutes

Cook time:  20 minutes

Total time:  40 minutes

Serves: 20 cookies

  Ingredients

2 cups pitted medjool dates (about 20 giant dates)

⅔ cup boiling water

2 eggs

⅓ cup pure maple syrup

⅓ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

2½ cups old style oats

1 cup slivered almonds

½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut

1 cup raisins

1½ cups almond flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 levels F. Line 2 baking sheets wtih parchment paper and put aside.

Roughly chop dates. Place in bowl, pour boiling water on high. Cover and go away to soak for no less than 10 minutes. Mash with potato masher or fork till it turns into a paste.

To the date “paste”, add the eggs, syrup, coconut oil, and vanille extract; whisk properly to include.

Add remaining ingrednets and blend underneath full included. Use a ⅓ cup scoop to heap onto the baking sheets. Use the palm of your hand to softly flatten cookies – they won’t unfold throughout baking.

Bake 18-20 minutes or till golden. Remove from oven, go away to chill on the tray.

Nutrition Information

Serving measurement: 1 cookie Calories: 268 Fat: 13.1 Carbohydrates: 35.5 Sugar: 24.7 Sodium: 39 Fiber: four.7 Protein: 5.9 Cholesterol: 18

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Weekly Menu: December 22nd – 26th

Sunday: Chicken Barley Soup and ciabatta

Monday: Easy Veggie Enchiladas with Spanish rice and avocado

Tuesday: Christmas Eve diner @ my cousin’s

Wednesday: apps following Paula Deen’s cinnamon rolls late morning 🙂

Thursday: TBD – I’m working, so most likely leftovers

Be properly,

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17 Guilt-Free Dessert Recipes

Dessert—quite possibly the eighth wonder of the world—sometimes gets a bad rap for packing on the calories. But here at Nutrisystem, we believe that dessert doesn’t have to demolish your healthy diet. In fact, we know there are plenty of ways to indulge without maxing out on calories or feeling the guilt that normally goes hand-in-hand with decadent treats. Take our 20 Most Popular Nutrisystem Sweet Treats here >, for instance. They’re packed with flavor, but go quite light on the guilt… and kitchen mess!

Here, we’ve put together a list of some of our most crave-worthy, guilt-free recipes sure to quell those sweet treat hankerings while still remaining healthy. Give these delicious dessert recipes a shot next time your sweet tooth calls out to you!

1. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Mug Cake >

As any skilled chocoholic knows, combining peanut butter and chocolate is the ultimate dessert flavor combination. Simply mix a handful of healthy ingredients and top with chocolate chips for a dessert that doesn’t force you to eliminate your favorite dessert flavors. And don’t forget to check out our decadent mug cake collection in this article: 4 Mouthwatering Mug Cakes You Need in Your Life >

2. Decadent Grasshopper Mint Brownie >

This recipe is an extra sweet twist on a favorite Nutrisystem treat..

3. 3-Ingredient Diet Oatmeal Raisin Cookies >

Three healthy ingredients to satiate the cookie monster in us all while still losing weight!

4. Super Skinny Cannoli Dip >

Creamy, dreamy cannoli dip we can actually enjoy while losing weight? Seriously… somebody pinch us.

5. Make-Your-Own Freezer Fudge >

Replacing unhealthy ingredients with healthy diet friendly alternatives never tasted so good as they do in this heavenly sinful take on fudge.

6. Air Fryer Baked Apple >

If you have an air fryer, you definitely need to try this recipe. Featuring a warmed apple filled with our favorite spices, like cinnamon and nutmeg, plus chopped walnuts and raisins, it’s a dessert so delicious, you won’t believe it’s guilt-free!

7. Snickerdoodle Energy Balls >

For those seeking something sweet without dunking into the decadence of chocolate, these energy balls are for you! What a fun and healthy way to enjoy the taste of homemade Snickerdoodle cookies! These delicious energy balls are loaded with oats, cashews, dates, vanilla and cinnamon to keep you enjoying the taste of homemade sweets, while treating your body right. What a classic, with a twist… well, technically a roll. Love the idea of energy balls? Check out our round-up of 4 Lip-Smacking Energy Balls for a Tastier Snack Time >

8. Strawberry Chocolate Protein Popcorn >

Dig into a bowl of Strawberry Chocolate Covered Protein Popcorn for the healthiest chocolate sweet you might ever eat.

9. 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cups >

You’ll notice we swapped the order of the chocolate and peanut butter in these tasty Peanut Butter Cups but trust us, they taste ridiculously good either way!

10. Strawberry Pineapple Low Fat Popsicles >

Cool off from the summer heat with these frozen fruit-sicles that are compatible with any diet. Any fruit pairing will do!

11. Chocolate Coconut Smoothie >

For anyone craving a milkshake, try this low fat take on the malt shop classic to get your fix while staying true to the Nutrisystem program.

12. 2-Ingredient Diet Pineapple Whip >

A staple treat at theme parks, traditional Pineapple is packed with calories and fat. But not this one! We can’t get enough of the fruity flavor and creamy texture… or the fact that we can eat it without packing on the pounds.

13. Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies >

These Cherry Double Chocolate Cookies are a dieter’s dream! Featuring the delicious flavor combo of chocolate and cherry, they’re brimming with sweetness… but go easy on your waistline. If you’re a cookie monster, you’ll definitely want to check out this awesome round-up of 5 Cookie Recipes That Won’t Wreck Your Diet.

14. Almond Butter and Sea Salt Freezer Fudge >

Savory, sweet, and ooey gooey simplicity — what more could you ask for in health food!

15. No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Weight Loss Bars >

These granola bars have all the qualities we love in a dessert: They’re sweet, they’re rich and they’re totally guilt-free!

16. Peanut Butter Banana Popsicles >

With just three ingredients, these peanut butter and banana pops are an absolute dream!

17. Low Fat Iced Coffee Popsicles >

Jonesing for java? Try these refreshing low fat popsicles for a jolt of energy and flavor!

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