Salted Caramel ice cream is one of my favorite flavors. The combination of sweet and salty is just perfect. This recipe is intended to be paleo and dairy free, but if you want to reduce your carbs I have a suggestion for a different caramel recipe and if you can tolerate dairy then heavy…
Grain Free Trail Mix (Paleo and Low Carb)
Today I’m sharing a paleo and low carb trail mix that makes a great portable snack. With the warmer weather it’s a great time to go hiking or spend some time outside. Recently, I took a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and whenever I travel I like to take healthy snacks…
Grain Free Chocolate Chip Cookies (Paleo)
Who doesn’t need a tried and true grain free chocolate chip cookie recipe? You guys! I’m so excited about sharing this one. You see, this recipe comes from my friend Carol’s new cookbook, Ditch the Wheat and I personally know Carol has poured years into making this cookbook a reality. Do you know that you…
Paleo Baked Apples
Apples are in season right now so it’s a perfect time to enjoy a natural dessert of paleo bakes apples. The baked apples have all the flavors of fall in a delicious dessert that you can feel good about feeding to your family and friends. To the north of us there are a lot of…
Chocolate Orange Layer Cake (Grain Free)
I just absolutely love chocolate cake, but when you change your diet it can be hard to recreate a grain free or low carb version. You may remember my Grain Free Chocolate Cake Roll recipe. When I made that recipe the texture of the cake reminded me of sponge cake and I knew I wanted…
Chocolate and Candied Orange Peel Ice Cream
In April I attended Paleo f(x) in Austin, TX. It was a great opportunity to listen to leading experts, doctors, and scientists in the paleo and low carb communities. Plus I got to meet and spend time with some amazing blogger friends. Austin is also a major foodie city and one of the things we…
Chocolate Cake Roll (Grain Free)
I just got back from the Paleo f(x) conference in Austin, TX. What a wonderful long weekend filled with lots of paleo information, friendly people, and delicious food. After going out to eat and having a lot of samples from the various vendors that were there I am officially tired of eating treats…back to my…
Grain Free Swirl Brownies (Paleo)
My friend Carol wrote this fabulous ebook called, Indulge. It has delicious grain free dessert recipes and one of my favorites is a flourless brownie recipe. I wanted to change it up a bit, by making it with carob powder (a chocolate substitute) and swirling in some almond butter. It was a delicious! I served…
Instant Carob (or Chocolate) Pudding (Dairy Free and Paleo)
So what exactly is carob? Carob powder is made from the dried pods of the carob tree and is a substitute for chocolate. It has a rich chocolate like flavor. Chocolate is high in histamines and I am trying to eat a low histamine diet to help control and heal my skin and Rosacea symptoms. When…
No Bake Caramel Cheesecake (Grain Free)
When I made my Caramel Nut Butter Bars, I absolutely loved the caramel sauce and wanted to use it in other desserts. One of my favorite desserts to make is no bake cheesecake since it’s so easy to whip up. The caramel sauce pairs nicely with the slightly tart cheesecake. Other No Bake Cheesecake Recipes:…
Caramel Nut Butter Bars (Paleo and Low Carb Options)
My recipe for No Bake Almond Butter Bars are very popular so naturally I had to take them to the next level by adding a layer of homemade caramel. Sooooo good! The caramel I made is a Paleo version using coconut sugar. I love to use coconut sugar because I don’t feel the blood sugar spikes like…
Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies (Grain Free and Low Carb)
If you’re still trying to finalize your holiday dessert selection these Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies may be the perfect choice. They are simple to make..just whip up and bake the cookies, let them cool, and fill them with a cheesecake like filling. You get some of the classic flavors of the holidays in an easy to…
Caramel Pecan Clusters (Paleo and Low Carb Option)
With the holiday season upon us traditional desserts are popping up everyone. Caramel Pecan Clusters (aka Turtles) are very popular during the holidays, but it’s one dessert I haven’t had in awhile. I decided to create a paleo version to share with my family so that they can realize that healthy doesn’t have to be tasteless….
No Bake Cranberry Cheesecakes (Grain Free)
When I think of Thanksgiving cranberries are always a part of the food celebration. As I kid, I remember opening the can of gelled cranberry sauce. When I think about it now, it’s kinda a gross, but I loved the taste of it. Making cranberry sauce with fresh cranberries is so easy and it tastes…
Ginger Snap Cookies (Grain Free)
It’s nice to have a few different options for holiday desserts. Some people like the traditional pies that are usually served during the holidays, but some people (like me) love cookies. Cookies make a great addition to the holiday table, especially with the seasonal flavors like ginger and cinnamon. And the good news is that…
20 Thanksgiving Desserts (Paleo and/or Low Carb)
A big part of Thanksgiving dinner is the dessert. Before I changed my diet the only foods I liked during Thanksgiving dinner were the turkey and the dessert. 🙂 The traditional Thanksgiving sides never really appealed to me. Of course now I love real food sides like these so that makes a great addition, but…
Chocolate Custard (Paleo or Low Carb)
After making the Crème Caramel from the Mediterranean Paleo Cooking cookbook I was inspired to make some more custard this time with chocolate. Yum! I find it’s so easy to make custard and it’s delicious. The good news is that the Chocolate Custard only has 5 ingredients! I love dessert recipes that aren’t overly complicated or have…
Flourless Chocolate Peppermint Cake (Paleo and Low Carb)
I’m trying to be prepared and get a head start on planning. So I wanted to put together some ideas for tasty paleo desserts for the holidays. One of my favorite “food groups” is chocolate. 🙂 Ok so it’s not a food group, but a little dark chocolate isn’t so bad around the holidays. I…
Cranberry Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies (Paleo and Low Carb)
Last week we had a few days of cooler weather to usher in the Fall season. To celebrate, I wanted to savor the flavors of Fall with some cranberry and orange. I ended up making some Cranberry Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies. For the month of October, one of the freebie essential oils is Orange (also Cinnamon…
5 Ingredient Grain Free Desserts
I’m happy to announce my new eCookbook, 5 Ingredient Grain Free Desserts! If you’re anything like me you may be a reformed dessert-oholic and even though you’ve changed your diet you still like the occasional dessert made from natural ingredients and free of grains and refined sugar, since many people as me care about nutrition,…
Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Cookies (Paleo and Low Carb)
Hazelnuts have been gaining popularity over the last few years, but it’s one nut that I honestly never really used much. I guess I was always a little intimidated by hazelnuts. When I was in Europe last month, on a work trip, hazelnuts were all over the place and I fell in love with the taste. Once I…
Chocolate Orange Magic Shell (Paleo and Low Carb)
After what feels like weeks of rain, yesterday was actually a sunny day, but it was HOT. Ok maybe I’m exaggerating a little, but I had gotten used to the cooler temperatures and I was all set for Fall. The warmer weather inspired me to make a delicious ice cream topping to help beat the…
Frozen Hot Chocolate (Paleo and Low Carb)
I’m so ready for cooler weather and flavors like pumpkin, cinnamon, and hot chocolate. There’s just no way for me to enjoy hot chocolate right now. The weather is hot and humid here in S.C. and there’s no sign of cooler weather for many months. I’m sure I’ll still be wearing shorts and a t-shirt…
Watermelon & Cream Popsicles (Paleo and Dairy Free)
The other week my CSA came with a deliciously ripe Watermelon. I don’t usually eat very much fruit, except for the occasional berry, but the watermelon was perfectly ripe and was just begging to be used. The good thing about in-season fruit is that you don’t have to add any sweetener to it…it’s already sweet…
Lemon Cheesecake Popsicles (Low Carb and Dairy Free option)
It’s hard to believe that summer is winding down, but I’m so excited for cooler temperatures and football!!! Ok, so football starts in a couple of weeks, but cooler temperatures are still many months away for me here in South Carolina. I’m sure I’ll still be wearing shorts and a t-shirt at Christmas time. The…
Chocolate Drizzled Cream Cheese Cookies (Grain Free and Low Carb)
Back before I changed my diet I used to be a serious baker. I was always baking and trying out new recipes. Once I changed my diet, my tastes changed and I didn’t really crave sweets as much. I ended up finding my love for cooking. I like creating meals and getting to experiment with different…
Lemon Cheesecake Cupcakes (Grain Free and Low Carb)
For some reason there is something about summer that just makes me obsessed with lemon. The bright, citrus flavor is just great during the summer. I decided to make a lemon cheesecake frosting for cupcakes….the perfect summer dessert! The cupcakes act like the crust of the cheesecake so they make a great pairing. Not a…
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars (Grain Free and Low Carb)
Did you know that today is National Cheesecake Day? Did you also know that today is my birthday? Yay! There’s no better way to celebrate both my birthday and National Cheesecake Day than with Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars. The bars have a layer of chocolate chip cookie dough on the bottom and topped with a cheesecake layer all baked…
Mojito & Cream Popsicles (Paleo and Low Carb)
When I made lime curd for the Raspberry and Lime Parfaits I knew it would make a great popsicle. Popsicles come in handy during these warm summer months! Since the curd are already had the lime flavor and I had just gotten my hands on some Spearmint Essential Oil, mojito instantly came to mind! Also, I…
Grain Free Ice Cream Sandwiches (Paleo and Low Carb)
You all know I’ve been obsessed with ice cream this summer. It’s been such a great relief from the heat and it’s easy to make your own ice cream. Well, one day I felt like making cookies so when we were having a “cold” front I decided it was time to turn on the oven…
Raspberry & Lime Parfaits (Paleo and Low Carb)
Raspberries are in season right now in South Carolina so when the raspberries showed up in my CSA I wanted to make an easy summer dessert that was light and refreshing. Earlier this year I made yummy Lemon Meringue Cookies made with Lemon Curd so naturally I needed to make a Lime Curd this summer….
Paleo Strawberry Shortcake Waffles (Low Carb)
I wanted to make an easy breakfast recipe using the fresh summer berries from my CSA so I decided to switch out the Pumpkin in my Pumpkin Waffles with strawberries. It worked great! The Strawberry Shortcake Waffles make a great breakfast or an easy, no bake summer dessert. I topped the waffles with whipped coconut…
Glazed Chocolate Zucchini Muffins (Paleo and Low Carb)
Zucchini is starting to show up in my CSA each week and although it’s one of my favorite vegetables I wanted to use it in a sweet recipe. As you may know, I’ve been trying to implement a low histamine diet (in addition to my usual low carb paleo diet). So what’s the hardest part…
Paleo Cantaloupe Custard
Last week I picked up my usual bag of veggies and as I was driving home I could smell the sweet scent of cantaloupe. In addition to my veggies, I had gotten a perfectly ripe cantaloupe in my CSA bag and I knew I had to use it right away. I had made cantaloupe sorbet…
Orange & Cream Ice Cream (Low Carb and Paleo)
So you’ve probably notice I’ve been into essential oils lately. I was chatting with the Holistically Engineered Essential Oils Facebook community about my reasons for getting into essential oils which was because of the gut healing and hormone balancing support and to also replace some of the toxic beauty and cleaning products I was using….
Grain Free No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Bites
I’ve been obsessed with cheesecake lately…it’s so rich and creamy! Plus when it’s paired with fresh summer berries like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries it makes a delicious dessert. It’s definitely a perfect combination! For this recipe I ended up using blueberries, but raspberries or chopped strawberries would work great in this recipe too. I wanted…
Red, White, and Blue Parfaits (Low Carb and Paleo Fourth of July Dessert)
Every year I like to celebrate Fourth of July with a fun red, white, and blue dessert. This year I wanted to keep it simple and I wanted it to be a no bake Fourth of July dessert. I’m definitely not turning on my oven in this heat! It’s a great way to enjoy the delicious…
Strawberry Lemon Sherbet (Paleo and Low Carb)
When I posted my latest giveaway the other day, you probably thought “Lemon Essential Oil and an Ice Cream Maker…that’s on odd combination!” Well, hopefully this latest recipe helps explain it. For awhile now, I have been looking for natural flavorings that I could add to recipes that would still be low carb, but were also…
Almond Joy Ice Cream Bites (Paleo and Low Carb)
It’s official…we totally skipped Spring here in South Carolina. I went out of town for a week and when I got back it was in the upper 90’s F with 100% humidity…in the beginning of June. Grrreat….if you need me I’ll be hibernating indoors or in the pool for the rest of the summer. So…
Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream (Low Carb)
It was such a great opportunity to meet Maria on the Low Carb Cruise. I’ve been a fan of her blog and recipes for a long time so I’m grateful for the chance to do a guest post on her site. Strawberry season is in full swing and so is the warm summer-like weather. Normally…
Benefits of Vanilla Beans and Floating Islands a Guest Post by Maria Emmerich
Today’s blog post is a guest post from Maria Emmerich of Maria’s Mind Body Health Blog. Maria is sharing with us the benefits of vanilla beans as well as a delicious recipe for Floating Islands. Floating Island is traditionally a French dessert made from meringue and a vanilla custard. Maria tops her Floating Islands with…
Lemon Vanilla Coconut Butter Cups
Homemade coconut butter is one of my favorite snacks to make. It’s an easy way to make homemade candy without needing to add extra sugar. You’ve probably seen my video on how to make Toasted Coconut Butter and my recipe for making Toasted Coconut Butter Cups. Those are usually my favorite ways to enjoy coconut butter,…
Coconut Cream and Strawberry Gelatin (Paleo and Dairy Free)
Wow, it’s been awhile since I’ve posted on the blog. I’ve definitely needed a bit of a break to relax and spend time with friends and family. To celebrate my return I have a delicious dessert recipe for you! Strawberry season is in full force here in South Carolina and I’ve been looking for ways…
Dairy Free Coconut Pudding
I love making gelatin desserts! It’s so easy to throw together an easy dessert while getting all of the wonderful gut healing benefits of gelatin. I’ve talked for awhile about how I’m on a journey to help heal the lining of my gut after years of off and on antibiotics and my latest bout with…
Grain Free No Bake Double Chocolate Cheesecake
So for the last few days I’ve been in Hungary for a work trip and I have to say that it has been such a wonderful trip! I’ve been getting so much inspiration for dishes to make when I get back to the states so definitely stay tuned! So what does this have to do…
Grain Free Buckeye Cookies
Wow, this week is flying by for me. I just got back on Sunday from Paleo f(x) in Austin, TX (there is a post coming on that soon) and this Saturday I leave for a work trip out of the country. What a whirlwind! Before I left for Paleo f(x) I decided to turn the…
Grain Free No Bake Lemon Cheesecakes
Recently I’ve had an obsession with No Bake Cheesecake. It’s so easy to make with a grain free crust and I even like to eat the filling without a crust. Yum! I’ve mentioned this before, but I am so ready for Spring to be in full effect with warmer weather, spring veggies, and lots of…
Paleo Almond Butter Eggs
Paleo Almond Butter Eggs One of my favorite things to eat during Easter season used to be peanut butter eggs. Seriously when I would see them on store selves I would stock up and eat them for weeks months. For whatever reason they were so much better than regular peanut cups….obviously it had to be…
Grain Free Almond Joy Cookies
Do you remember back a couple of weeks ago when I posted my recipe for Grain Free German Chocolate Cake Cookies? No? Well if not you should definitely go check out the recipe….good ahead….I’ll wait! (cue the Jeopardy theme music) Anyway, I have been obsessed with the chocolate cookie as a base for delicious toppings….
Grain Free Salted Caramel Mug Cakes
I’m obsessed with desserts in a mug lately. Everything from Muffins in a Minute to cookies. Seriously, have you tried my Grain Free Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Minute? It’s fabulous! Today’s recipe also ties in a popular food trend of salted caramel. I’ve seen it all over the place…especially Pinterest so naturally I needed to…
Flourless Banana Bread Cookies
I don’t often eat bananas because they are pretty starchy and my desk job doesn’t really make me need to replenish my glycogen stores…i.e. I’m not doing a lot of heavy exercise (a big topic at Primal Con Tulum). Recently I had some banana and noticed I didn’t get a huge blood sugar spike or…
Grain Free German Chocolate Cake Cookies
Back in a day I used to make a lot of cakes. Baking was one of my favorite things to do and I even got into cake decorating. These days I prefer to make portioned treats like cookies and cupcakes. This allows me to either freeze the extras or easily give them away to family…
Grain Free No Bake Individual Cheesecakes
Normally I try not to eat dairy because even though my tolerance of dairy had greatly improved since I went grain free and dairy free, I still don’t think I have completely healed. I have to admit though….occasionally I still eat some dairy. Butter definitely tops the list, but sometimes it’s the occasional cheese or…
Grain Free Thin Mint Mini Cupcakes
This time of year is the season of Girl Scout cookies and probably over indulging in those cookies. It’s so easy to overeat them. The good news is that you can support your local Girl Scouts without giving into the temptation of eating the cookies. Wouldn’t you love a grain free thin mint? Next time…
Grain Free Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Minute
I have to admit I’ve been craving some grain chocolate chip cookies for awhile now. I’ve been hesitant simply because I knew I would probably want to devour all of the cookies in a typical batch of cookies. Sure I could freeze them or give them away, but who can resist a warm cookie fresh…
Grain Free Irish Soda Bread Biscuits
I’m continuing my St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with some Grain Free Irish Soda Bread Biscuits. As a kid I remember helping my mom make Irish Soda Bread every year for St. Patrick’s Day. It was a recipe passed down to her and I loved to help make it…even if I didn’t like the taste of…
Dairy Free Shamrock Shake
As the end of February quickly approaches that means St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. Since I’m part Irish, St. Patrick’s Day has always been a big deal and a great time for my family to celebrate our Irish heritage. What better way to celebrate than with a festive, naturally green, Dairy Free…
Paleo Chocolate Soufflé…a Guest Post from Gutsy by Nature
I’m currently doing a sugar detox so making desserts for the blog just isn’t in the cards for me right now, but I wanted to make sure you had a delicious option for Valentine’s Day, or any day you are craving some delicious chocolate. This recipe is a Paleo version of Chocolate Souffle. Today’s guest…
How To Make Toasted Coconut Butter (Video)
On my post for Chocolate and Toasted Coconut Swirl Cups I’ve received several comments from people that tried making Toasted Coconut Butter and it did not work from them. People were reporting that it ended up as shredded coconut instead of coconut butter. I normally make toasted coconut butter in my Vitamix so I decided…
Five Ingredient Friday: Chocolate and Toasted Coconut Butter Swirl Cups
Today I have a quick treat for when you you want to make something easy. I first fell in love with Toasted Coconut Butter when I made it for a guest post a few month ago. Now I make it all the time because it’s so easy to make. I either eat by the spoonful…
Almond Butter Frozen Yogurt
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Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Bites
Today I’m sharing a guest post I did for Kyndra over at Peace, Love, and Low Carb. I created a super easy no bake dessert that would make a great dessert any time of year, but especially for the holidays. I didn’t get a chance to try it, but if you need a dairy free…
Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Meringue Cookies
Making meringue cookies only requires a handful of ingredients and they’re really easy to make. The great thing about meringue cookies is that they look really fancy. It almost looks like it took a lot of effort to make. These Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Meringue cookies will definitely impress your guests this holiday season. You can…
Hot Chocolate Holiday Gift Jars
Making your own gifts to share with others on the holidays is nice way to show how much you care for and appreciate your family and friends. I think it’s so cute to fill a jar with ingredients so the other person can easily make the recipe and know that it’s from the heart. Hot…
Lemon Meringue Cookies
For the holidays I wanted to make some meringue cookies, but plain meringue cookies seemed a little boring. I also wanted to have a try for those that don’t care for chocolate could also enjoy. Not like chocolate? That’s crazy talk! Alright, I know some people do not like chocolate and that’s perfectly normal. Lemon…
No Bake Grain Free Chocolate Haystack Cookies
I recently had a request for a grain free version of the no bake haystack cookies that are usually made with oats. My first thought was that coconut would be a great substitute for the oats. I decided to use a combination of the shredded coconut and the flakes to give it more of the…
Sesame Cookies A.K.A. Benne Wafers
When I first started food blogging I participated in a monthly food swap with other food bloggers. Basically every month, I was assigned a blogger that I had to send a few food items that represented where I live. For me, I had to send South Carolina related food items. As a was searching for…
Five Ingredient Friday: Chocolate Pudding
Today I am sharing with you an easy Chocolate Pudding recipe. It only has four ingredients and just takes about 10 minutes to cook. Plus the pudding is divided out into portions so you don’t have to worry about overindulging. Let’s face it…we’re all busy. Making good decisions in regards to our diets can often…
Toasted Coconut Muddy Buddies
One of my all time favorite desserts around the holidays is Muddy Buddies or Puppy Chow. If you’re not familiar with Muddy Buddies/Puppy Chow it’s a recipe that covers Chex Cereal with cocolate and peanut butter and then coats it in powdered sugar. Of course I needed to lower the carbs on this holiday treat. …
Pumpkin Spice Muffin in a Minute
I like to make quick desserts, especially those that only have a couple of servings so I don’t go overboard. Since the holidays are upon us I have been craving pumpkin and wanted to create a dessert muffin that would feature the iconic flavors of the holidays. These muffins are also great for breakfast! I…
Pecan Pie Frozen Yogurt (Dairy Free)
After making Dairy Free Yogurt, I was so excited to be eating yogurt again that I had to make lots of other recipes that featured it. I overheard some people talking about their favorite frozen yogurt shop and I instantly knew that would be a perfect way to use Dairy Free Yogurt. I polled the…
Five Ingredient Friday: Magic Shell
When I made my Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream I thought that the creamy pumpkin would pair well with some dark chocolate. I thought back to the old days when I would top my ice cream with “magic shell,” but now that isn’t an option since it’s full of sugar and other unnecessary ingredients. The good…
Almond Butter Balls
One of my favorite recipes is No Bake Almond Butter Bars. This time I wanted to go closer to the original recipe that uses graham cracker crumbs and use some of my Homemade Grain-Free Graham Cracker Crumbs. If you make up the graham cracker crumbs ahead of time you can easily whip the Almond Butter…
Grain Free Graham Crackers and Graham Cracker Crumbs
I used to eat graham crackers all the time. I’d either slather them with peanut butter (hey I didn’t even know almond butter existed) or dip them in milk. It was always a nice treat! Well, since I cut out the grains I needed a subsitute that would hold up to the original and I…
Five Ingredient Friday: Brown “Sugar”
The holidays usually means lots of baking and recipes that call for brown sugar. I like to make my own Homemade Brown “Sugar” with some sweetener and a little bit of blackstrap molasses. It’s so easy to make and is ready in under 5 minutes. It gives the same brown sugar flavor without all of…
Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
Pumpkin is a very popular ingredient in November and makes an appearance at many Thanksgiving tables. For dessert, my family would always serve many different pies and would always have ice cream on the side. I figured serving Paleo Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream would make a great Thanksgiving dessert without needing the normal pies for…
Chocolate and Toasted Coconut Butter Pudding
After I made my first batch of Toasted Coconut Butter I was officially obsessed. I ended up making a few more batches so I could use the Toasted Coconut Butter in other recipes rather than just making the cups/candies. Since I love the combination of chocolate and coconut, I knew the coconut butter would be…
Toasted Coconut Butter Cups
Coconut butter is one of my favorite things and I love to eat it by the spoonful. Ever since I made Coconut Chips, I have been obsessed with toasted coconut. These Toasted Coconut Butter Cups are a great way to combine my love of coconut butter and toasted coconut. It is really easy to make…
Glazed Blueberry Biscuits
So I have to admit back five or six years ago I never cooked and relied on going to fast food establishments for every meal of the day. It was convenient, but putting on so much weight from eating so poorly left me feeling miserable. Often times people complain about eating real food because it’s…
Frozen Coconut Lemonade
Over the weekend we had glimmers of Fall like whether here that made me ready to break out the pumpkin recipes. Unfortunately that feeling quickly left when the AC was out at work this week and I was quickly reminded that summer is far from over here in S.C. So this weekend I will be…
Strawberry Lime Granita
Today I wanted to share a delicious summer treat that doesn’t require an ice cream maker. A Granita is similar to sorbet, except you scrape the mixture every so often so that the ice crystals are larger in size. This produces a lighter frozen treat, almost like a slushie. I was lucky enough to receive…
Powdered Chocolate Donut Holes (Low Carb)
Most of the time my breakfasts consist of meat and veggies, but every once in awhile I like something a little different. These Powdered Chocolate Donut Holes really hit the spot! I wanted to make them using coconut flour because lately I have been going overboard with the nuts (almond flour, almond butter, macadamia nuts,…
Blueberry Cobbler Ice Cream
Today’s recipe is a guest post for the Paleo Parents. I am a big fan of their blog and love learn about their little Paleo family. Summertime means berries are in the peak of freshness and the local farms have a lot of berries available. Right now blueberries are overflowing my CSA each week and…
Ice Cream Sandwiches
So apparently this week I am into portable ice cream treats. Did you see the Strawberry Ice Cream Pie ? These Ice Cream Sandwiches are the perfect vehicle for either Vanilla Ice Cream or if you’re daring Frozen Chocolate Custard. I have a confession though…..these beauties were supposed to be Red Velvet Ice Cream Sandwiches. …
Dairy Free Vanilla Ice Cream
It’s always great to have a quick and easy ice cream recipe. This one goes back to the basics and combines coconut milk and vanilla extract with a little sweetener and in no time you have a delicious dairy free ice cream. I throw mine in my ice cream maker and it’s ready to enjoy…
Strawberry Ice Cream Pie
It’s so easy to make Strawberry Ice Cream with just a few cans of coconut milk and frozen strawberries. I posted this recipe last year when I first got my ice cream maker. This year, I wanted to make a more portable version that would be great for pot lucks and summer gatherings…so I turned…
Blueberries and Cream Popsicles
Summer in South Carolina is unbearably hot. You’d think I would be used to it by now since I’ve been here my whole life, but no it never gets any easier. I swear every summer is worse than the last. The only way to survive is to arm yourself with refreshing frozen treats….and spend as…
Paleo Chocolate Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Filling (Low Carb and Paleo Friendly)
Who doesn’t love a good chocolate cupcake? Since tomorrow is my birthday I wanted to make a very special paleo chocolate cupcake to celebrate. Chocolate is my absolute favorite and naturally I used it for my birthday treat. These Paleo Chocolate Cupcakes are also filled with a coconut cream filling, made from the cream that…
Chocolate and Bacon Candies (Low Carb and Paleo Friendly)
I recently polled the Living Low Carb…One Day at a Time Facebook fans and asked “What’s better than bacon?” There were a ton of responses, but the most common answer was chocolate. I admit to loving chocolate just as much, if not more than bacon. To my surprise, a few followers suggested that the combination…
Frozen Chocolate Custard (Low Carb and Paleo Friendly)
Before low carb and paleo, one of our favorite things to eat for dessert in the summer was Chocolate Custard from Rita’s Italian ice and custard shop. Rita’s is know for calling their treats “Happiness” since they are so lucuious and rich. Well the other day when my fiance said he wanted to have some…
Frozen Almond Butter Mousse
I love my ice cream maker….seriously it’s always running in the summer, but sometimes I forget to put the extra ice cream bowl in the freezer the night before I want to use it. Luckily, I threw together this easy frozen dessert that doesn’t require an ice cream maker. This Frozen Almond Butter Mousse comes together…
Hormone Balancing Strawberry Tulsi Gelatin Bites
After coming back from the low carb cruise, I suffered from severe adrenal fatigue most likely caused by many months of stress, lack of sleep, and the inflammation in my gut from the h pylori bacteria. Part of the issue with adrenal fatigue is that is can cause issues with all of your hormones since…
Blueberry Muffin in a Minute (Low Carb and Paleo Friendly)
When I first posted my recipe for a Chocolate Muffin in a Minute I received requests for different varieties. People love to throw together these quick muffins as an easy breakfast. This time, I’ve made a Blueberry Muffin in a Minute for all you blueberry lovers. I’ve mentioned before how I’ve never been a fan…
Strawberry Lime Sorbet (Low Carb)
In South Carolina summertime always means two things: 1) It will be hot the ENTIRE time…plus into the Fall and 2) Berries are fresh and in seasoning. Ok, well strawberries are more of a spring thing, but you can still catch some fresh strawberries in the early parts of the summer. Luckily for me there…
Blueberry Coffee Cake (Primal and Paleo Friendly)
It’s blueberry season here in South Carolina and I was excited to see blueberries in my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box this week. I was looking for a good recipe that I could eat for breakfast so I decided to make a coffee cake, which was the perfect vehicle for my fresh blueberries. Don’t worry,…
Almond Butter Coconut Cookies (Low Carb and Paleo)
It’s always nice to have an easy cookie recipe. One of my go-to cookie recipes to make is Chocolate Dipped Almond Butter Cookies. One request I get a lot is from people wanting to substitute liquid sweeteners, such as Stevia, in the cookies instead of using Swerve. The problem with that is the Swerve adds…
Flourless Paleo Brownies with a Special Ingredient (Low Carb)
So lately my recipes have been centered around my CSA veggie box each week, which means lots of savory dishes to share with you guys. Last week I found myself with a lot of yellow squash (or Crookneck squash) and as much as I was enjoying my squash noodles I wanted to make something sweet….
May Favorites
Can you believe May is over? This year is really flying by so quickly. I wanted to share with you some of my favorites recipes and articles from May. What I loved in May: I really want to give this Grain-Free Butternut Flatbread a try. It seems so versatile! Do you know the health benefits…
Guest Post: Ambrosia Jello Mold (Low Carb and Paleo)
While I am away on the Low Carb Cruise I have reached out to some of my favorite low carb or Paleo bloggers to share some delicious recipes with you. Next up is my friend Caitlin Weeks from Grass Fed Girl, with a delicious dessert recipe that will be perfect for spring! Please welcome Caitlin…
Guest Post: Part 2-Gelatin, Chocolate Ganache, and Salted Brown Butter & Pecan Pie Recipe
In Part 1 of DJ Foodie’s guest post you learned all about making nut crusts, creating caramel flavor, and emulsions. In Part 2 he teaches you about working with gelatin, making low carb chocolate ganache, and you finally get the Salted Brown Butter & Pecan Pie recipe! And now for Part 2… Gelatin Gelatin might…
Guest Post: Part 1-Low Carb Nut Crusts, Caramel Flavor and Emulsions
While I am away on the Low Carb Cruise I have reached out to some of my favorite low carb or Paleo bloggers to share some delicious recipes with you. Next up is my friend DJ Foodie, with a two part guest post explaining how to make low carb nut crusts for pies, caramel flavor,…
Chocolate Muffins in a Minute (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
Throughout the years I’ve been low carbing I’ve never really been a fan of Muffins in a Minute (MIMs). The low carb MIMs I have tried in the past were usually spongy and never really appealed to me. Well, the desire to have a quick breakfast (or dessert) muffin forced me to create a MIM…
Glazed Coconut Cakes (Low Carb)
The Easter season is usually filled with chocolate, jelly beans, cakes, and other sweet treats. Being surrounded by all that temptation makes it really easy to “fall off the wagon.” I created some Glazed Coconut Cakes that will help satisfy your sweet tooth without derailing the progress you’ve made so far this year. Not only…
St. Patrick’s Day Recipe Round Up
Over the last few weeks I’ve posted a few recipes to help make your St. Patrick’s Day festive, but I wanted to add a few more recipes to your collection. I’ve compiled a list of delicious recipes from around the low carb/paleo blog world to help inspire your St. Patrick’s Day. For breakfast start your…
Mint “Cheesecake” Brownies (Low Carb and Dairy Free)
Once of my favorite combinations is brownie and cheesecake. Since I’m dairy free I’ve had to get creative with the cheesecake portion of my recipes. I absolutely love using almonds (or cashews) to make “cream cheese.” It works perfectly in sweet dishes and I’m starting to experiment using it in savory dishes. I know some…
Strawberry Nut Bars
The recipe today is Strawberry Nut Bars, which are great for breakfast. I’ve mentioned before that I usually like to throw some homemade sausage and some veggies in a pan a cook up an easy breakfast. That kind of breakfast is fast and doesn’t require a lot of prep. But every once in awhile, I…
February Favorites
Can you believe February is over? This year is really flying by so quickly. I wanted to end the month by putting together a list of things that I loved in February. Of course, what I loved most about February was that my ebook “Awaken: 30+ Egg Free and Grain Free Breakfasts” came out. I…
Chocolate Molten Lava Cake (Low Carb and Dairy Free)
Today I wanted to share another treat for Valentine’s Day….Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes. These cakes would be the perfect ending to your romantic Valentine’s Day dinner or any dinner for that matter. The fudgy chocolate cake with a gooey molten center is a great way to enjoy a Valentine’s Day treat without ruining all…
Chocolate Almond Butter Pie (Low Carb and Dairy Free)
Now that my Whole30 is over, I decided to indulge a little and make some treats for Valentine’s Day. Today I’m sharing my Chocolate Almond Butter Pie recipe. The creamy almond butter filling goes perfectly with the chocolate crust. The pie can be made with your favorite nut butter and can be made either…
Top Ten Recipes from 2012
As I mentioned on the Living Low Carb…One Day at a Time Facebook page, I had my One Year Blogiversary on Friday. To celebrate this milestone and the New Year I decided to put together a Top Ten Recipes from 2012 list. The list consists of the most popular recipes as determined by the number…
Low Carb "Puppy Chow" Almonds
[Updated 12-22-12] My latest cooking adventure is Low Carb “Puppy Chow” Almonds. Puppy Chow was one of my favorite high carb desserts. It is made with chocolate, peanut butter, Chex Mix, and powdered sugar. I used to make it all the time around the holidays. The Lean Green Bean had the wonderful idea of making Puppy…
Chocolate Almond Butter Truffles (Low Carb and Dairy Free)
Are you ready for Christmas? I just realized there is less than two weeks until Christmas and I haven’t even started my shopping yet. What was I thinking?!?! I’ve really been in the mood to make holiday treats lately. Maybe next week I’ll do some savory dishes. There are just so many parties and gatherings…
No Bake Almond Butter Bars (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
No Bake Almond Butter Bars One of the desserts I used to make all the time was Peanut Butter Bars. Last year I created a low carb version that was delicious, but still required baking to make the “graham cracker” crumbs. This year I wanted to create a no bake version and I also wanted…
Low Carb Thanksgiving: Pecan Pie (Gluten Free)
One pie that goes hand and hand with Thanksgiving is Pecan Pie. No Thanksgiving dinner would be complete without it. Ever since going low carb, I have been trying to come up with a low carb version of Pecan Pie that my fiance would love. Pecan Pie is his favorite pie and all of the…
World Diabetes Day and Low Carb German Chocolate Cake Bars
Today is World Diabetes Day. I first heard about diabetes when I was in middle school. I had spent about a week running up to the grocery store for my older brother who was very ill. He kept saying he was thirsty so my cousin and I would ride our bikes to the grocery store…
Low Carb Pumpkin Bars (Gluten Free and Dairy Free)
Happy Halloween! When you think of Halloween or Fall one of the first things you probably think of is pumpkins. Thankfully for all of the low carbers pumpkin is low carb which makes it easy to enjoy holiday treats filled with pumpkin. The filling for these Low Carb Pumpkin Bars is made up of pumpkin…
Low Carb “Apple” Crisp (Gluten Free and Dairy Free)
Yum, “Apple” Crisp. Can’t you just smell the holidays? It’s hard to believe we are over halfway through October and the holidays will be right around the corner. One of my favorite holiday memories is helping my Mom make the Apple Pies for Thanksgiving and Christmas. My job was to help peel and core all…
Chocolate Dipped Almond Butter Cookies (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
I’ve seen variations of these cookies all over Pinterest that are normally made with Peanut Butter and sugar (or Splenda). Making these cookies reminded me of the first time I saw the recipe. I had just graduated from college and my diet consisted of basically the following: fried chicken, pizza, chicken tenders, fries, and lots…
Strawberry Ice Cream (Low Carb, Dairy Free, and Gluten Free)
Last week I posted my version of Low Carb Moose Tracks Ice Cream. Well even though I’m late to the ice cream party, I couldn’t stop there! I had to make a low carb strawberry version as well. My ice cream maker has officially been broken in and I may squeeze out one more batch…
Moose Tracks Ice Cream (Low Carb, Gluten Free, and Dairy Free)
My birthday was right around the time I started the Whole30, so I wasn’t able to try out the awesome ice cream maker my fiance bought me. I didn’t jump right back into eating sweets after the Whole30, but after a long week of traveling and being away from my kitchen I just had to…
Almond Butter Cups (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
I used the following ingredients for Low Carb Almond Butter (or any nut butter) Cups: 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup powdered sweetener (I used Swerve Confectioners’ Style) 1/2 cup almond butter, divided Line a mini muffin tin with cupcake liners and poor enough chocolate into each liner to cover…
Mini Chocolate Cream Tarts (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Mini Chocolate Cream Tarts. After loving my Low Carb Chocolate Almond Pudding recipe I wanted to use it to create a chocolate cream pie like dessert. I decided to make mini tarts because they are cute, but mostly so that I can better control serving size. I used…
Strawberry Popsicles (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Strawberry Popsicles. The heat is definitely taking over South Carolina. It’s already unbearable and it’s only July. I needed a tasty frozen dessert while I wait for my ice cream maker that I hopefully will be getting for my birthday at the end of July…
Fourth of July Jello (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Fourth of July Jello. I wanted a dessert that would be good for my 4th of July celebrations. My go to dessert is a layered jello, but I didn’t want to usual sugar free jello out of the box (plus I don’t eat products sweetened with aspartame anymore). …
Chocolate Almond Pudding (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Chocolate Almond Pudding. When I heard that June 26th was National Chocolate Pudding Day, I just had to whip up a batch of low carb pudding to share with you guys. I had seen a few “interesting” chocolate pudding recipes on Pinterest over the last few months, but…
Low Carb “Puppy Chow” Almonds
My latest cooking adventure is Low Carb “Puppy Chow” Almonds. Puppy Chow was one of my favorite high carb desserts. It is made with chocolate, peanut butter, Chex Mix, and powdered sugar. I used to make it all the time around the holidays. The Lean Green Bean had the wonderful idea of making Puppy Chow Almonds,…
A Swerve Sweetener Giveaway, Low Carb Peanut Butter Bars, and Low Carb Macaroons
GIVEAWAY IS NOW OVER!! I recently came across Swerve Sweetener and decided to give it a try. It can be difficult finding the right balance of sweetness with sugar substitutes. Often the final product is left with an aftertaste that makes most people run for the hills. Seeing things like “contains no artificial ingredients, preservatives, or…
Low Carb Whoopie Pies
Today’s cooking adventure was Low Carb Whoopie Pies (Or Whoopsie Pies)! I started with the usually oopsie roll recipe found here: https://yourlighterside.com/?p=174. In order to make them chocolate flavored I added a few ingredients to the yoke mixture: 2 Tbsp cocoa powder ½ tsp of vanilla extract 2-3 packets of Splenda (I used 3) Using…
