I have mentioned I am a recovering sugar addict, and I am not kidding. I crave sweets pretty much 24/7. As I have slowly added treats back into my diet, I was excited to try inventive recipes. Growing up my mom made a fantastic key lime pie. I would beg her to make it, and…
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Paleo Dark Chocolate Salted Almond Bites
So this week I had an intense chocolate craving and needed a fix asap. Normally I have an apple on hand to help with my sugar addiction. Unfortunately I had just ran out. There is a bakery a block from my apartment, and it was very tempting to go pick up a delicious brownie. I…
Paleo Blackberry Rosewater Ice Cream
I miss the ice cream maker. While I don’t need gallons upon gallons of Paleo ice cream for myself, I love coming up with and trying new flavor combinations! This blackberry and rosewater ice cream combo was inspired by my sister’s love of the flavor rosewater, and the fact blackberries are currently in season. I…
Paleo Peach Coconut Donut Holes
My littlest niece turned 4 last week. In celebration, I wanted to make her a treat Paleo-style. I don’t normally cook for children since I don’t have any, but I love their honesty! If they don’t like something, they politely tell me no thank you after trying a bite. Ok so sometimes they tell me…
Paleo Almond Butter Cupcakes with Chocolate Almond Butter Frosting
Birthdays on top of birthdays on top of birthdays. With the recent birth of my first nephew, my family now has three birthdays in July. I love celebrating birthdays and buying gifts for others. As a treat for my nieces, I whipped up a batch of Paleo cupcakes. The girls gobbled them up. I really…
Paleo No-Bake Cookies
I don’t make too many Paleo treats, but every once in awhile I love to indulge. I am a recovering sugar addict mainly from cupcakes and ice cream, but I love a good cookie. When I first went on Paleo, I didn’t make treats because I wanted to dive head first into eating healthy. As…