Another brownie recipe that is oh so worth making. No melting of chocolate for these babies. Two types of cocoa powder come together with coconut sugar, golden syrup, wholegrain flours and topped with a dark chocolate ganache. These dairy and gluten-free brownies are what you need this week.
Read MoreLike the pudding cups you grew up with, but with no funny ingredients and just as delicious. Made with luscious coconut milk, a little bit of dark chocolate, rich maple syrup and uber dark dutch-process cocoa powder, this pudding is easy to make and even easier to eat. Make a little mango “caramel” to drizzle on top and its utter heaven.
Read MoreThere is nothing like a brownie. With these small batch brownies, you get all the chocolate you need, but without a whole batch of brownies in your kitchen. Dark chocolate and dark chocolate almond butter combine to make these super fudgy brownies, perfect for 1 person or 2, if you’re willing to share.
Read MoreI adore shortbread. It reminds me of walking through the London streets. These may not be traditional shortbread, but they are delicious. Rich tahini and coconut oil ensure that these cookies stay moist. Cocoa powder and teff flour give a rich, nutty and earthy flavor. And our friend Aquafaba means that there is no need for eggs. These are the perfect thing to do while you #distractibake.
Read MoreNo flour? No problem. You can still make some ding-dang good brownies. These dairy, grain and gluten-free brownies are lusciously dense and fudgy. Super dark chocolate gives these bars just the right amount of sweetness (not too sweet) and a deep chocolate flavor. Drizzle some tahini on top and you will have a little slice of chocolate heaven.
Read MoreThis banana bread will change you life. Bold statement, I know. But this decadent, uber chocolatey, and insanely moist banana bread is everything. Loaded with chopped hazelnuts and dark chocolate, it is the perfect pick-me-up. The only things it doesn’t have are dairy, gluten, grains or refined sugars.
Read MoreLightbulb: brownies, but made with pumpkin instead of eggs. I do look for any excuse to make brownies, but these brownies are perfect. They have a crisp edge, a sunken, fudgy middle and plenty of chocolate flavor. Some savory-sweet halva is the prefect addition to the mix. I made these brownies several times this week and I have been thoroughly enjoying having one as my after-work treat. You will not know that they are vegan. I may or may not have bought a whole new can of pumpkin so I can make them again.
Read MoreBrownies are the answer. The question is irrelevant. Well, these brownies are going to be your new favorite and, thanks to a funky ingredient, they are vegan. Aquafaba may sound fancy, but chickpea water is how these brownies have the perfect chewy center, crisp edges. Unsweetened chocolate gives a deep, slightly bitter chocolate flavor that we all want from brownies. As always, they are gluten-free.
Read MoreThe perfect dessert that also happens to be packed with protein, free of dairy, grains and refined sugar. These bars are easy-peasy to make (all done in a food processor) and satisfy your sweet-tooth while also giving a boost to your day. The chickpea bars will quickly become a favorite.
Read MoreA holiday cookie that combines my two favorite things: chocolate and peanut butter. Peanut butter blossoms are hard to resist; these even more so. A soft, chewy cookie that is stuffed with salty, nutty, roasted peanut butter, coconut sugar and hearty oat flour that is topped off with a chocolate treat. Nothing is better. These dairy and gluten-free cookies should be on your baking to-do list.
Read MoreThere is nothing that beats chocolate. This cake is basically one giant cookie. Full of rich cocoa powder, fruity dark chocolate, coconut sugar and earthy tahini, this cake has a little bit of everything. Cut yourself a slice and drizzle it with more tahini and a sprinkling of cinnamon. It is the perfect treat for a family party, to share with neighbors, friends or just keep for yourself. Oh, and you bet it is dairy and gluten-free.
Read MoreA cookie that is basically a brownie. Is there anything better? I think not. These cookies are the perfect chocolatey treat to bring to your holiday party or ply Santa with. Full of dark chocolate, rich maple syrup and a few special ingredients to deliver a seriously moist, soft center and crisp outside.
Read MoreMove over pumpkin pie, this might be the new thanksgiving dessert. Sweet, earthy squash, olive oil and a hint of spice make these bars the perfect end to your turkey day meal (or maybe just the right thing for the morning after). These dairy-free and gluten-free bars are kinda like cake, kinda like blondie and all kinds of yummy.
Read MoreMeet the only chocolate dessert you need. It is paleo, vegan and so gooey delicious. By baking this brownie in a cast iron skillet, you get a crisp edge and a super soft center. This brownie is part cake, part fudge, part molten fudge sauce all in one skillet. You need this. Trust me.
Read MoreEveryone likes a donut. How about a paleo-friendly donut that is mostly sweetened by fruit? Yes. Please. These donuts are soft, just sweet enough and with a little bit of chocolate (because why not). They are perfect for your fall Sunday mornings, wooly socks and hot coffee.
Read MoreWho says that everything has to be just regular ole pumpkin spice bread? This bread tastes like a decadent brownie, but with the added moisture from pumpkin and a hint of spice from cinnamon and ginger. And it just happens to be vegan and gluten-free.
Read MoreIf hot chocolate and a cookie could be combined in one cookie, with a little spice, you would get these cookies. They are super soft, chewy, just sweet enough and with a gentle heat that makes it a little bit different than your average chocolate chip cookie. Oh, and did I mention they are vegan and grain-free?
Read MoreHow would I sum these up? They are the fancy, better-for-you version of my guilty pleasure, the Twix bar. Chock-a-block full of delicious tahini, chocolate and crunchy shortbread. It is hard to believe that these are gluten, grain and dairy free. They might take some time to make, but they are so worth it.
Read MoreThis is my recipe for death (or bliss) by chocolate. A slightly healthier take of the decadent chocolate torte. You get all that rich chocolate without the dairy, grains or refined sugar. I dare you to eat just one slice.
Read MoreI love a marshmallow rice treat. But I love a tahini rice treat more. These are deliciously sweet, topped with a tahini-chocolate ganache. A no-bake treat for after work, after school or just because.
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