Saturday, December 17, 2011

Paleo No Bake Cookies

With the holidays rapidly approaching, cookie recipes are in high demand. Here is an easy yummy one that can be modified to your tastes. Feel free to get creative with dried fruits and nuts. Or keep it simple with chocolate and almond. These are addictive.




Paleo No Bake Cookies

1 1/2 cup sliced almonds (feel free to mix and match nuts, coconut and fruits here)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Splash of vanilla extract
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 tbsp maple syrup/honey
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tbsp ghee/grassfed butter/coconut oil

Line cookie sheet with parchment. In large bowl combine almonds, chocolate chips and vanilla. In sauce Pam combine coconut milk, maple syrup, cocoa, and ghee. Heat over medium heat until begins to simmer. Pour over almond chocolate chip mixture and stir to combine. Drop spoonfuls of mixture on to parchment lined cookie sheet. Chill in the fridge. Serve and enjoy!

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Friday, December 16, 2011

Paleo Gingerbread Pancakes

I love the warm cozy feeling that gingerbread flavors give you. These delicious pancakes are a yummy treat that go perfectly with the holiday season.



Paleo Gingerbread Pancakes

6 eggs
2 tbsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp maple syrup/yacon/molasses
3/4 cup water
3 cups almond flour
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp cinnamon
2 tsp ginger
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cloves

In large bowl combine eggs, vanilla, syrup, and water. Mix well. Add remaining ingredients and stir until well combined. On a preheated lightly greased skillet cook batter in small silver dollar size. Serve and enjoy!!


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