Easy, raw, bite-sized, naturally sweetened collagen bites full of chocolate and pecan pie flavors without all the hard work and sugar! Raw, gluten free, dairy free, vegan and paleo. I’ve probably mentioned this in past years, but I’m not a huge fan of pie. Depending on what kind you make, it can be a pain…
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Salted Nutella Fudge Brownie Gelato
Rich, creamy gelato loaded with Nutella flavor, chunks of fudgy brownie bites and a hint of sea salt! Everyone’s making all these fabulous strawberry recipes, eye-popping blueberry recipes, and beautiful fruity drinks… and then here I am, making a salted Nutella fudge brownie gelato. The heart wants what the heart wants, you guys. Truth be…
Triple Chocolate Banana Bread
This isn’t the kind of banana bread you’re going to serve at breakfast – save this bad boy for dessert! This decadent triple chocolate banana bread is super chocolatey without being overly sweet, and topped with a thick layer of chocolate ganache. If you like bananas and you like chocolate, you’re going to LOVE this!…
S’mores Tots from “Tots!”
These aren’t your mama’s s’mores! All the usual ingredients, thrown in a skillet with mini tater tots for the ultimate salty and sweet combination. K, so, I love s’mores. In basically any and every form. I’ve made them into a s’mores tart, s’mores trifle, s’mores toffee bark, and s’mores cupcakes (my personal favorite). There’s just…
Paleo Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Rich, creamy, chocolate pudding that’s dairy free, gluten free, and refined sugar free thanks to the healthy fat in avocado and natural sweetener! On Wednesday, I’ll be flying to Salt Lake City for the Everything Food Conference. It’s a big freakin’ deal, with a ton of freakin’ people, and I’m already exhausted just looking at…
Chocolate Chunk Butterscotch Blondies
Soft and chewy blondie bars loaded with dark chocolate chunks and ribbons of gooey, rich, homemade salted butterscotch. If you’re reading this the date it posted (April 2nd), that means I am currently in Las Vegas trying to win back the money we just put down upon closing on our new home. Okay, fine –…
Paleo No-Bake Cowboy Cookie Cups
These cookie cups are like an almond butter cup and a cowboy cookie had a baby. Chewy oats, coconut and crunchy pecans are coated in smooth chocolate for a no-bake, no refined sugar, no gluten, no dairy dessert! Full disclaimer: I run on the belief that a few gluten free oats aren’t the end of…
Paleo Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
This eggless, edible cookie dough is made paleo, gluten-free and dairy-free with almond flour, ghee and honey or maple syrup to satisfy your craving. Add a sprinkle of sea salt and grab a spoon! It’s Monday. I’m busy, you’re busy – so let’s get right down to business: I have made you some eggless, paleo,…
Small Batch Chocolate Covered Cherry Brownies
Rich, super fudgy dark chocolate brownies are topped with a sweet maraschino cherry buttercream frosting that tastes just like the filling of a chocolate covered cherry! Who else loves chocolate covered cherries? Specifically, dark chocolate covered cherries. I have a hard time finding ones that aren’t terribly quality, so I’d prefer to make my own….
Christmas Crack
Warning: This is SUPER addictive! Saltines are covered with an easy caramel sauce, two types of chocolate, crushed and chopped peppermint, and assorted holiday sprinkles. I’m sure you’ve seen something like this before – saltines coated in butter and sugar, and topped with chocolate. I’m not going to pretend I’m being revolutionary here, waving this…
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Truffle Bombs
These festive little chocolate truffles are just waiting to be dropped in a mug of hot milk to create creamy and delicious peppermint mocha hot chocolate! Yes, peppermint hot chocolate truffle bombs. No, they don’t explode. Yes, they’re delicious. No, they’re not magic – but you might think that they are. They’re delicious, they’re adorable, and…
Paleo Samoa Bars
Soft shortbread, gooey caramel, and toasted coconut are dipped in chocolate and topped with a chocolate drizzle! I got the worst craving for Girl Scout Samoas recently, but there were two problems with that craving: I didn’t have any. I couldn’t get any for at least a couple months (via my friend Google I learned…
Red Wine Chocolate Cupcakes with Blackberry Buttercream Frosting
Rich chocolate cupcakes with a hint of red wine and topped with a fresh blackberry buttercream. Okay, so, I had every intention of sharing a new paleo recipe with you today. But then I remembered it’s my birthday and I wanted something festive, boozy, chocolately, sugary and… well, YOLO. While I certainly want to eat…
Paleo Double Chocolate Brownies
Chocolate brownies so thick and rich that you would never know they’re gluten free, dairy free, and paleo! I had these grand plans to publish a completely different recipe today. I made it, shot it, edited it, and ate the whole damn thing. It was ready to be published. But then… I made these. I…
Dark Chocolate Covered Figs
Sweet, syrupy figs are gently dipped in dark chocolate for a perfectly light dessert! I’m not gonna lie to you guys… I’m tired. Like, down to my bones tired. The idea of typing up this post even seemed to daunting to my tired fingers and strained eyes. I was walking over to my computer whining,…
Brownie Cookies
The perfect combination of brownie and cookie! Crisp and crackly on the outside, chewy and fudgy in the middle with an indulgent dark chocolate flavor. I have been trying to get these cookies right for well over a year. They always turned out too thin, or too puffy. They didn’t develop any crinkles, or they…
Chocolate Beet Cake
This dark chocolate cake with a moist and tender crumb includes a vegetable that no one would ever know is hidden inside: beets! Don’t hate me for this, but I’m hiding vegetables in baked goods again. HEY – I never promised you people I wouldn’t do weird crap. In fact, at this point I think…
Soft & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sweet, buttery dough loaded with chocolate chunks makes for the perfect soft, chewy cookie! Guys… guys. How have I never published my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe on this blog? How is that possible? …I mean… how? These things have been a staple for me for many years, and I’m baffled at the fact that…
Chocolate Guinness Whipped Cream
Unbelievably creamy chocolate whipped cream with a subtle yet distinctive flavor of Guinness malt. Looks just like the foamy head on a pint! Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, which means that everyone and their mother is going to be eating green food and drinking all sorts of Guinness. Me? I’m going to be eating as…
No Churn Homemade Americone Dream Ice Cream
A homemade, no churn version of the popular Ben & Jerry’s Americone Dream ice cream. Creamy vanilla ice cream is mixed with caramel and chocolate-covered waffle cone pieces for the perfect balance of sweet, salty and crunchy! If you’re subscribed to my newsletter (nudge nudge, wink wink) you saw that a completely silly and ridiculous video…
Oreo Stuffed Brownies with Red Velvet Frosting
Rich, fudgy brownies are stuffed with classic Oreos and topped with red velvet whipped cream frosting, Oreo crumbles and heart sprinkles. The perfect Valentine’s Day treat! Since tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, let’s talk about love ❤️ This red velvet whipped cream frosting. You know what I love about red velvet (besides… everything)? The color. The bright, vibrant,…
No-Bake Almond Butter Chocolate Fudge
A guilt-free, decadent chocolate fudge that no one will ever guess is good for you. No-bake, vegan, and gluten free! … and vegan, and gluten-free, and guilt-free. Oh yes, my friends. You don’t need to clean your glasses or adjust your screen. It’s true. It’s real. I’m always looking for a way to make the…
Chocolate Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs
Soft, rich, chewy chocolate sugar cut out cookies that hold their shape, topped with sweet royal icing! Today I present you with Chocolate Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs. And not just chocolate sugar cookie cut-outs – DINOSAUR chocolate sugar cookie cut-outs. OH YEAH. I’m turning it up to eleven for this one. I’ve spent a long time…
Buckeye Balls
A Midwest holiday tradition! Easy, no-bake creamy peanut butter filling covered in rich chocolate that resembles the nut from the buckeye tree. Hey all! So I spent the week in Chicago as a surprise to my father – he thought he was getting a package, but instead he got me. Thankfully, he was okay with…
