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You can ditch sugar completely…
or… tuck these in your back pocket for special occasions.
Look
Ninety-nine percent of the people that I’ve coached in health and fitness struggle with SUGAR cravings. (Little secret: it’s not your fault…completely).
Let’s not get into blame, shame, regret… OK?
Let’s be effective: you DO have options.
Sugar overload
Sugar makes life sweet, is a centuries-old reward… but the BIG problem is that we’re surrounded by it way too often. “Sweets” have moved off the “treat” line-up and have become more of a “staple.” And that is costing you energy, causing inflammation, and creating those extra pounds.
Let’s get back to treats, OK? When you’re ready, try these treats made with the not-so-bad sugars and grain free too.
Pumpkin Pie
Makes 2 ten inch pies Crust: 16 oz crushed nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts) 5 drops liquid stevia (optional) 4 tsp real vanilla 4 Tbs melted butter 2 eggs, beaten Mix all of the above until blended. Press into the bottom and sides of each pie plate. Bake at 350oF for 10 minutes. Custard filling: 3...
Grannie’s Apple Crunch
Holiday without pie is like... ignoring family and friend traditions!The good news is this (once top secret) recipe for a not-overly-sweet treat and a much simpler crust is a crowd pleaser. In fact, I never was a big fan of pie crust. So for all of us who like to eat the warm, gooey apples...
Alex’s Famous Vanilla Ice Cream
Have an ice-cream maker? Try one of my son Alex's favorites. Our back-to-basics natural ingredients include eggs and coconut milk (read our “Got Milk?” info sheet if you want to know more about what happened to the healthfulness of milk and why commercially available products cause inflammation; available in our office). Unsweetened coconut milk makes...
Chewy Brownies
Staying away from wheat, dairy, corn, and cane sugar can make baking interesting. I tried a lot of different recipes including some made with coconut flour (too cake-like), others made with, well, other stuff... my professional taste testers definitely felt these were along the lines of “box brownies”. I've gotten my son pretty aware of...
Chocolate “Moose”cakes
My son Alex came to visit last week. We are not sweet fans but since life only involves seeing him a week or so here and there after 18 years of life together non-stop... well, I'm thinking chocolate. Am I bribing him? LOL Why not enjoy a treat since we are both athletes and fit?...
Pumpkin Chiffon Chocolate Tart
This elegant and amazing pumpkin desert is light and not too sweet with surprising combinations of chocolate and traditional pumpkin pie flavors. Serves 8-12 Ingredients Crust: 1 cup raw cashew pieces 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds ½ cup raw pecan pieces ¼ cup coconut sugar ¼ cup raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder ¼...
Legal Chocolate Muffins
Recipe fans... this is definitely a rare "have your cake and eat it too" healthy chocolate muffin recipe. Health is relative. We do need to keep in mind our goals and balance—Sadly I have to explain to number 1 son that this is not a license to have chocolate breakfast muffins, second breakfast chocolate muffins,...
Cacooquis (“ca – COO- kees”)
Dinner with friends always finds me inventing some sort of new desert. Maybe that's why I have friends over? And especially clever and creative friends who are willing to lend their talents to helping me name the new treat. Made with Cacao, not really a cookie... After much discussion... hats off to Erick who wins the naming contest. I bring...
Lovin’ Chocolate—Chocolate Bricks
Ridiculously simple: Melt 1 cup coconut oil remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup raw honey or maple syrup stir in 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder optional: add 1/3 cup or so chopped nuts, raisins, both... spread onto a parchment lined baking dish, let cool and slice Alternate #2 More nutritious and just as...
Macaroon Cookies
Amazing and just a few ingredients to make a wonderful treat for those special occasions. Makes 16-24 Ingredients: 4 egg whites from pastured hens. These MUST be cold. (keep the yolks for "chaffles" or quiche or other ideas) pinch of sea salt 2 Tablespoons arrowroot flour ¼-½ cup maple syrup ( we err on the...
