Chocolate Avocado Zucchini Muffins

It’s zucchini season and gardens are overflowing. What to do? Aha! Zucchini muffins, but with a twist! I wanted to know if avocado and chocolate together would make an incredibly moist and rich muffin. Well, the answer is emphatically yes! These babies have a lusciously smooth texture using low-carb, grain-free coconut butter...

325 Sweeteners, Which is Best?

By Jane Barthelemy.

I’m passionate about natural sweeteners, and I hope you are too. This is an exhaustive list of 325 sweeteners available in the USA, by yours truly. Gleaned from nutrition labels and supermarket shelves, it’s the most complete list ...

14 Fabulous Birthdays, Paleo & Gluten-free!

By Jane Barthelemy. When people invite me to birthday parties, I always ask to bring the cake. Oh yes, I love to cook, but I also LOVE TO EAT. Most cakes are simply not safe to eat - they contain sugars, processed ingredients, and flours that make people sick. Commercial or cake-mix cakes may look beautiful, but they have no life force or nutrition in them. ...

Fluffy Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream Frosting

Luscious Lemon Cupcakes

Fluffy Lemon Cupcakes are delicate and light, filled with tangy citrus flavor, a perfect treat for yourself or someone special. Yes, those are my teeth marks again! Although you'd never guess from tasting them, they're gluten-free, grain-free, Paleo, hypo-allergenic, and diabetic friendly. Plus they're even yummier with ...

Dark Chocolate Avocado Fudge!

The easiest fudge I ever made. And oh my! The most delicious by far. With a velvety smooth texture and crunchy nuts, it's quick to make as there's no heating or baking - just mix and chill. Avocado has a mild flavor, so I added cinnamon and allspice. The spices blend beautifully with chocolate, however they're optional. ...

Paleo Strawberry Crepe Cake

Paleolithic crepe cake is surprisingly easy to make. A stunning treat for birthdays or special occasions, it looks and tastes incredibly luscious and decadent. Um - hardly caveman food! But it's secretly loaded with hunt & gather ingredients, protein, and anti-oxidants, a truly nutrient-dense dessert....

Dark Chocolate Macaroons, Paleo

These are super-easy, a Paleo version of that decadent old-fashioned macaroon made with evaporated milk and tons of sugar. But these are free of flour, gluten, grains, sugar and dairy. I made the Mexican Chocolate Macaroon variation below - it's a spicy twist on the traditional treat....

Sesame Seaweed Superfood Squares

Sweet toasted sesame seeds make these squares crunchy with a hint of Asian flavor. Mild tasting hiziki seaweed makes these nutrient-dense and irresistibly scrumptious. Also called hijiki, you can find it in the Asian section of most grocery stores. It may appear expensive, however you only need a tiny bit, ...

Wild Salmon Cauliflower Hash

I love this savory hash for its luscious contrast of textures—crispy cauliflower and tender, moist salmon. It’s very quick to make in 15 minutes or less, low in carbs, and a great use for leftover salmon. You can add a fried egg on top for a crowning touch, although it’s just as good without. ...

Chocolate Hemp Bars

Chocolate cravings were stronger than usual today. I saw hemp nuts, chia seeds, coconut, and blueberries sitting on the counter. These bars were in my tummy soon after - with no baking needed. How shall I describe them? Well, fruity, nutty, an easy snack or semi-sweet dessert that's loaded with protein,...

Paleo: More Than a Diet. It’s a Lifestyle

By Jane Barthelemy. As a Paleo enthusiast, I often say the approach is a lifestyle, not a diet. It's much more than a way of eating, and it can be interpreted or adapted in your own way. The Paleo lifestyle bypasses the dangers of modern industrial foods, opting for the healthier, more sustainable ways of our ...

Peach Strawberry Shortcake with Sweet Hibiscus Sauce

When peaches are ripe and strawberries are fragrant I really go for a sweet Paleo treat that helps cool me down. What could be more delicious than an enchanting hibiscus sauce with shortcake, fruit, and Coconut Whipped Cream? For thousands of years, Egyptians have enjoyed cooling hibiscus ...

Raspberry Coconut Milkshake

Whew! My senses are still vibrating from the deep flavor and nutrition in the glass I just downed. Raspberries are a refreshing low-sugar fruit that’s loaded with antioxidant flavonoids, anti-inflammatory ellagic acid, plus Vitamins C and K (that’s the one most of us are needing!). ...

Avoid Soy: GMO, Toxic, Indigestible

Beware! A whopping 95% of soy in the US is genetically modified. Soy is marketed as a health food in baby formulas, soy milk, and processed foods. But the actual science shows a surprisingly different pattern of indigestion, cognitive decline, malnutrition, cancer, and infertility. Thousands of studies also link soy to immune system breakdown, thyroid dysfunction, reproductive disorders and infertility, and heart disease. ...

Paleo Orange Sesame Chicken on Zoodles

If sesame chicken is yummy, then orange sesame chicken is even yummier. A symphony of Asian flavors, the orange is is combined with sesame tahini, ginger, and shiitake mushrooms. I serve it over zoodles, so it's high-protein, low-carb, and loaded with flavorful nutrition. ...

Paleo Wild Salmon Spread

Finally, a healthy salmon spread or dip! This is great for lunches, picnics, or parties, and tastes fantastic on crackers or veggies. The flavor is even better than my mom's salmon cream cheese spread. And since it contains no mayo, you can leave it out of the refrigerator with no worries. ...

Chocolate Blueberry Chia Energy Bars

The perfect snack, these bars are SO EASY to whip up. No baking required, WAY healthier than store-bought, super low-carb, made of real food. With blueberries, high-omega chia seeds, flax seeds, shredded coconut, and your choice of zero-glycemic sweetener or honey, these satisfy my daily chocolate requirement. Ha Ha! Just mix, press into a pan, and chill. ...

Raspberry Chia Energy Bars

Whew! I'm still recovering from the shock of finding 3 high-fructose sweeteners in "healthy" chia bars at the Whole Foods check-out counter. Agave syrup, Brown rice syrup, and Apple juice concentrate are hidden sugars that destabilize metabolism. But not THESE bars! ...

Coconut Sour Cream, Dairy-Free!

A little sour cream on your enchiladas or baked sweet potato? Sounds delicious! Rich, creamy, and dairy-free, this coconut sour cream is free of the chemicals and stabilizers found in commercial brands. It's easy to make and an ideal topping for any savory indulgence. ...

Crunchy Sesame Squares

I've always craved these crispy sesame squares! Maybe that's because I loved their crackling crunchy texture as they disappeared into my mouth one after the other - a perfect high-protein snack. But I don't buy them any more, as they're loaded with sugars and stabilizers. ...

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Paleo Desserts