Chocolate Macaroons

What do you get when you bring cocoa (cacao), coconut, and almonds together? In this case, very decadent chocolate macaroons. And while I’m not a huge consumer of shredded coconut, I enjoy a few macaroons every now and then, including … Continue reading

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Raw Brownie Bites

The only reason I call these brownie bites is because they’re intoxicating, and therefore I suggest you savor these slowly and in small amounts to prevent any sudden overdose of enjoyment. You might also like:Cheese Bread Pizza CrustCinnamon Bun MuffinsBerry … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chip Muffins (using coconut flour)

Here’s a little treat I’ve recently added to my day, since it has been highly compressed lately (the day, not the treat). I pop one or more of these (ok, at least three of the mini muffins) in my mouth … Continue reading

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Chocolate Ganache (using coconut oil)

I eat cupcakes for breakfast. There. I said it. I don’t drink coffee, I don’t drink alcohol (much), I don’t do drugs (if I can help it), and I get a lot of exercise. I wish I got more sleep. … Continue reading

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

I guess someone heard me repeatedly whining about Seattle’s lack of summer; we’ve had a string of beautiful, summery weather this week and last. So I feel that sharing an ice cream recipe with you is completely appropriate now. (I … Continue reading

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Frozen Dipped Banana Pops

I’m not going to grouse about how it still feels like fall early spring in Seattle, and how it rained this weekend. Instead, I will tell you about our latest treat in the freezer, that I can’t seem to make … Continue reading

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Fluffy Chocolate Cupcakes (using coconut flour)

Every so often I  play around a bit (just a bit) with the ratio of eggs to coconut flour. Coconut flour is not difficult to bake with as long as you remember one thing: it loves moisture. Sucks up moisture … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chip Cookies (crunchy, brown sugar)

Almond meal gets a bad rap sometimes, possibly because it doesn’t work well in recipes where you want a finer, lighter result. But it does work well in some recipes, and I’ve been experimenting to find out where it does … Continue reading

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Chocolate Pudding (using avocado)

This is probably the easiest treat I’ve made using a food processor. It’s a no-cook chocolate pudding. Yes, you read it correctly – no heat needed. I could call it raw pudding, but I’ll spare you the food buzz terminology. … Continue reading

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Chocolate Honey-dipped Donuts & Cupcakes (using coconut flour)

I’m back making donuts, and while I usually add a smear of melted chocolate on the top of each donut (mostly so the sprinkles have something to hang on to), I decided to use boiled honey. You might also like:Strawberry … Continue reading

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