Keto Cinnamon Chocolate Hazelnut Breakfast Bread

A nutritious low-carb keto breakfast bread for you, this bread is made with Special K Zero Cinnamon Cereal (low-carb and KETO) and super yummy Hazelnut Chocolate Spread. The addition of a dessert-like chocolatey-hazelnut spread gives the bread a rich, nutty flavor, and the texture is dense and moist. This is perfect for a filling breakfast…

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Raw Coconut Cacao Mint Dessert Bars

I’m still rather obsessed with Righteously Raw chocolate. Righteous Cacao. – EVERYTHING Audrey creates. She is truly incredible. So, remember those waxy Andes Mints we used to received with the check following dinner at many different types of restaurants?I do – YUCK.I’m NOT a fan of artificial mint flavor. In fact, I detest it.Fresh mint…

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Honey Almond Apricot Buratta Crema

What did you think?” “It was very surprising.” “In what way? What do you mean?” “I thought it was a poached egg. I was expecting a poached egg – and nothing sweet. I was preparing myself for egg flavor.” “Well, what did you think the topping would be?” “I don’t know that I THOUGHT.” Well,…

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Salted Rosemary Almond Date Cake (Gluten Free & Paleo)

“I would like for you to bake something special for my team,” Brian said. “Great! I’d love to. I can’t wait.” “But, we have some dietary restrictions…no gluten, no dairy, no sugar.” “Okay, I can do that!” I have years of experience in the business accommodating special diets – I can do anything, really. So,…

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Gluten Free Coconut Pecan Date Bars

We have a local bakery/cafe/bookstore in town who is responsible for baking both the best pizza on earth, as well as the best date bars in orbit. Introduced to these universally amazing date bars while coincidentally on a “date” in college, I believe I found Poor Richard’s pizza that night too, the sweet bars hold…

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Grain-Free Salted Caramel Peach Pie

Finding a decent grain-free paleo pie crust can be a tough task. In fact, finding any baked goods that are void of grain or even gluten will give you a run for your money. They are often mealy, dry, or filled with gummy fillers. Look no more. This recipe is simple, sweet, and delicious. It’s…

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Recipe Revisit: Chocolate Mousse Coconut Shellies

What an honor it has been to be inspired to revisit this recipe creation from June of 2013.  An honor in that Tina Turbin of Paleo Gluten Free Recipes has selected not just this one, but this AND another to be a part of her latest and greatest cookbook creation.  I’m thrilled. Take a look…

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Just Right – Breakfast Bread

As you may have noticed, a sweet treat recipe from me is few and far between.  I like to obtain my sweetness (do I really need to procure any extra or am I sweet enough already? ~ pardon my sense of humor) from natural sources – fresh fruits and coconut butter being my favorites.  I…

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Say “Yes” to Chocolate

Chocolate was another one of those items to which I had to work at acquiring a taste.  I made an effort to “train” my palette.  It was one of those things, much like BACON and olives, that I so wanted to adore, but just did not enjoy for a long, long time.  Now, it’s a…

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Mexican Pepper Cookies

You’ll have to trust me on this one.  Chocolate + Cinnamon + Cayenne + Black Pepper. Pretty great. I remember traveling to Mexico as a kid and watching the waiters serve the flaming Mexican coffee across the room – intrigued at the idea of cinnamon and spice in coffee – along with fire and flames.  The…

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