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Kale with Sesame Tahini Sauce

I used to think kale was terribly boring, however this sesame tahini sauce perks it right up into a tasty vegetable everyone loves. Kale is loaded with nutrients such as vitamins A, B, C, and especially K - a vitamin many people need. Just 1 serving of kale contains almost 4 grams of protein....

Coconut Peach Ice Cream with Ginger Pecans

Homemade dairy-free coconut ice cream is an indulgence any time of year. Then the other day my friend Kirtan brought me a basket of peaches from her tree, heavy with fruit. I couldn’t bring myself to cook these gorgeous peaches. Creamy peach ice cream was the result, delicate and divine, with bits of fruit and ...

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...

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....

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,...

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!). ...

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. ...

Yogurt with Rhubarb Ginger Sauce

OK, I confess, I'm having a love affair with rhubarb. Why does it taste so irresistably luscious to me? Well, here's an easy yummy breakfast or snack with a ginger, cinnamon and natural zero-glycemic sweetener. Rhubarb and ginger sauce with yogurt makes a fabulicious breakfast or treat? Use your favorite plain yogurt, preferably grass-fed, organic, such as Greek yogurt, try my Homemade Coconut Yogurt, or ...

Paleo Rhubarb Coffeecake

This moist coffeecake has a rich buttery flavor with swirls of rhubarb and ginger, plus a crispy streusel topping. A nutritious gluten-free, grain-free snack or dessert, it tastes just as yummy as my mom's traditional recipe, with rhubarb filling marbled inside and crunchy nuts. ...

Paleo Hot Chocolate Mochaccino

If you're a chocoholic that also loves the taste of coffee, this rich blend is guaranteed to satisfy. This instant Paleolithic recipe won't give you caffeine jitters or spike your blood sugar. Just mix all the ingredients in a mug and add boiling water. ...

Primal Beet Brownies

I love to hide healthy veggies in treats that taste decadent, but aren't! Surprisingly quick and easy, these dense, fudgy indulgences touch my deepest primordial desires. They're a great way to use leftover beets, and will turn your poop bright red! Beets have amazing nutritional qualities that fight cancer,...

No-Sugar Chocolate Almonds Paleo-style

Almonds are a healthy, high-protein snack that's very low in sugars and carbs. Here’s a super-quick and easy 5-minute recipe for cocoa-covered almonds. While our Paleo ancestors may have never tasted these delicacies, they could have, since they're 100% hunt-and-gather ingredients. ...

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