It’s such a classic?!

I mean really . . .

How did miss it?!

Sorry team, I totally dropped the ball on that one.

But, one taste of these beauties and all will be forgiven, believe me . . .

Cool, crisp, decadent, rich, dark chocolate cups stuffed with creamy, dreamy, lightly salted peanut butter + a sweet jammy surprise inside!

OoooOOOO yes!

I almost wasn’t going to post this “recipe” seeings as we just made those dreamy, golden spiced cashew butter cups just a few weeks ago but . . .

These dark chocolate PB&J cups are soooo different from those golden, delicious morsels and, with Halloween just a few short weeks away . . . I figure why not!?

Plus I really wasn’t kidding when I said I always have a variation of these in the fridge/freezer at all times and you know what they say about variety  . . . spice up your life baby! (good luck getting that song out of your head now, sorry #spicegirlsforever )

Anyway’s . . . that’s about all the convincing I needed.

As always are deliciously simple, secretly healthy, DIY nut butter cups are super easy to throw together.

3 ingredients and 10 minutes is all you need!

Simply;

Melt Chill Fill Chill   Sprinkle (if you want) Devour

For my paleo peeps and those of you with peanut allergies;

1 – Sorry but,

2 – feel free to sub in your fave nut seed butter &

3  – If strawberry isn’t your jam then go ahead and use your fave flavor!

I provide the template, go forth , play around and make it your own!

However you choose to make them you really cant go wrong . . . just promise me you’ll do yourself a favor and make them, ASAP!

I mean really . . .

You need in on this!

All natural, quick and easy, deliciously indulgent, dark chocolate cups stuffed with creamy, dreamy, peanut butter with a sweet jammy surprise that literally oozes with awesomeness when you bite on in . . .

Gluten free Dairy free Grain free Refined Sugar free  Vegan Low carb Keto & Paleo friendly

3 ingredients, 10 minutes in the making . . . 100% worth it!

Make them. Eat them. Love, love, love them.

 

Healthy, DIY – 3 Ingredient, Dark Chocolate PB&J Cups {Refined Sugar Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, Keto & Paleo Friendly}

Makes 12-14 Deliciously simple, seriously indulgent, creamy, dreamy, salty, sweet dark chocolate peanut butter & jelly butter cups

Ingredients –

1/2 cup of natural peanut butter (or nut seed butter of choice)

1/2 cup of good quality dark chocolate

2 Tablespoons of 100% real fruit strawberry jam (or your fave kind – homemade or store bought)

Flaky sea salt

Optional add-in;

1-2 scoops of collagen – for protein and gut healing goodness – vegan friends omit

Optional for serving;

Freeze dried strawberries, crumbled into pretty pink, strawberry scented dust.

Method –

1 – Melt chocolate by your preferred method. I like to do mine broiler style by placing my chocolate in a small bowl  over a pot of simmering water.

2 – Use a teaspoon to drizzle some melted chocolate into a chocolate mold (or can use mini paper or silicone cupcake/muffin cases if you prefer) and spread to coat evenly. Don’t use all your chocolate, remember you want to save about 1/4 of it to spread on top once our chocolate cups are filled.

3 – Place your chocolate cups in the fridge or freezer for 5-10 mins to set.

4 – Remove  your chocolate cups from the fridge or freezer, fill each chocolate cup with a spoonful of your creamy, dreamy, peanut butter then use the back of your spoon carefully smooth out the top. You can either add the jam/jelly right away or pop them into the freezer for 5 mins to firm up, then add you’re jammy filling – totally up to you, either way works.

5 – Once all your cups are filled,  top with a little extra chocolate, smooth it all the way to the edges so the filling is completely covered then sprinkle with salt and place them back into the fridge (or freezer) to set.

These delicious little cups will keep well in the fridge for several weeks but can also be stored in the freezer for 3-6 months!

Enjoy xo

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Question of the day –

What’s your favorite flavor nut butter?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your dark & delicious PB&J cups  (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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At last, at last it’s here at last!

I could not be more excited to share this recipe with you today.

It’s one that I’ve been working on for weeks I tell you, WEEKS!

I’m not exactly sure who/what/where or how I got the idea to make a date free salted caramel slice but, I somehow I got it and couldn’t for the life of me seem to shake it so, date free salted caramel slice had to be made.

It took a few attempts to get it just how I wanted I’m happy to say that I got there in the end!

Subtly sweet, silky smooth, lightly salted caramel sits on a deliciously nutty, cinnamon spiked base and finished with a decadent and rich, cool, crisp, dark chocolate coating . . .

You guys, this slice . . . so insanely delicious that simply saying it’s delicious doesn’t even come close to doing it the justice it deserves.

And oh my word, talk about quick and easy to make!

Toast Blend Press Blend Pour Melt Chill Devour!

Honestly, the hardest part about making this slice is waiting for it to chill/set – believe me when I say the struggle is real but also, 100% worth it!

Now, I know, I know I’ve said this is a raw caramel slice and then I’m going to go ahead and tell you to roast/toast your cashews and almonds before making your base but, that step is totally optional although I do highly recommend it. Toasting your nuts before making the base makes it next level delicious.  Yes, it will take an extra 5-10 mins but, if you ask me, it’s 100% worth it!

Honestly you guys, I’m not sure what more there is to tell you . . .

Quick and easy, secretly healthy, salted caramel slice that comes together in a matter minutes, is made with no refined flours or sugars, using just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand already, is gluten free,  dairy free, refined sugar free, vegan, low carb, keto & paleo friendly and tastes like an absolute dream . . .

And just look at it!

Those layers . . .

That filling . . .

That chocolate topping . . . Those flakes of sea salt . . .

Subtly sweet, silky smooth, lightly salted caramel sits on a deliciously nutty, cinnamon spiked base, finished with a deliciously indulgent, decadent, rich, cool, crisp, dark chocolate coating . . .

So. Much, YESSSSSS.

Make it. Eat it. Love, love, love it.

Note – this slice definitely needs to be kept refrigerated (I like to keep and eat mine straight from the freezer)  but it will keep well refrigerated for 7-10 days , although I highly doubt it will last that long. It can be frozen for a good 3-6 months.

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If you’re looking for some deliciously simple, secretly healthy, homemade treats to make for your dear ol’ Dad this Father’s day weekend (or even just for your fine self because, yum! #treatyoself )  then look no further my friend.

I’ve put together a list of 20 of my most popular, healthy, homemade treats, an array of goodies to cater for all tastes, that are super simple to put together (so little hands can get involved) and would make a wonderful gift that I’m sure the special men in your life would thoroughly enjoy, I know mine do

1 – Salted Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Bites

2 – Lemon Berry Bliss Bites

3 – Salted Maple Pecan Almond Butter

4 – Apple and Cranberry {Grain Free} Granola

5 – Sweet and Spicy Savory Snack Mix

6 – Chocolate Orange Bliss Bites

7 – Chocolate Tahini Fudge Bites

8 – Chocolate Coated Roasted Almonds

9 – Healthy, No-Bake Lamington {Chocolate & Coconut} Bliss Bites

10 – Black Forest Granola

11 – Dark Chocolate Strawberry Coconut Butter Cups

12 – Quick and Easy Candied Walnuts

13 – 3 Ingredients Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Almond Butter Cups

14 – Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Power Bites

15 – Summer Berry Snack Mix

16 – Caramel Chai Spiced Bliss Bites

17 – Deliciously Simple, Healthy, Homemade Chocolate Coated, Salted Caramels

18 – DIY – Dark Chocolate Roasted Almond Bark

19 – Dark Chocolate Cranberry Fruit and Nut Clusters

20 – Dark Chocolate Double Stuffed Dates

So much deliciousness where to begin?

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Please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your deliciously simple, secretly healthy, homemade treats (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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Last week we looked at your faves, now it’s my turn.

Allow me to present you with, in no particular order, my top 16 – deliciously simple, secretly healthy, recipe of 2016;

1 – Quick and Easy Carrot and Zucchini Fritters
Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

2 – Dark Chocolate Coated Double Stuffed Dates
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

3 – Pumpkin and Cranberry Grain Free Granola
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

4 – Chicken Bruschetta
Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

5 – Coconut Mocha Almond Butter
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

6 – Hummingbird Muffins with Coconut Yogurt Frosting
Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

7 – Salted Caramel Chai Spiced Bliss Bites
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

8 – Sesame Crusted Smoky Sweet Potato Burgers
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

9 – Healthy, Homemade Dark Chocolate Coated Salted Caramels
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

10 – Easy, DIY – Homemade Vanilla Almond Milk
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

11 – Loaded Mexican Baked Sweet Potatoes
Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

12 – Chocolate, Almond and Hazelnut Bliss Bites
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

13 – Balsamic Grilled Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Strawberry Salsa
Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

14 – Small Batch, Double Chocolate Cupcakes
Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

15 –  Chai Spiced Almond Butter
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

16 – BBQ Chicken, Green Chili Baked Potatoes
Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

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Question of the day –

Did your fave recipe make the list this year? If not I’d love to know – what was your fave?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make these any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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I’m talking people like Juli Bauer from PaleOMG, Danielle Walker from Against All Grain, Steph Gaudrea from Stupid Easy Paleo and many more is close to 500 pages long and overflowing with around 190 delicious, nutritious Paleo, Primal and Grain ­free recipes, that the whole family will just love.

In this 475­ page eBook, you’ll find some of the most amazing recipes you’ve ever seen.

With the sheer volume of recipes online, it can be a little overwhelming and hard to know which ones are good or where to even start so Bill and Hayley take the guess work out of it and asked a bunch of their closest friends and colleagues (myself included) to contribute their BEST recipes of the year that was into a one easy ­to­ navigate eBook.

With recipes for appetizers, beverages, breakfasts, main dishes, sauces and spreads, soups and salads, treats and desserts, there really is something for everyone!

Another really cool thing about this eBook, is that it’s a totally portable format and mobile­ friendly so you can download a copy to your phone, your tablet, and your home computer.

Need a dinner idea in a hurry? Browse the table of contents to view all of the recipes quickly and easily. Because it’s an interactive PDF document, getting around the eBook is just like getting around a website. A couple clicks takes you where you want to go in the eBook.

Here’s is quick (53 second) video to show you how it works –

This year’s eBook is VERY special. You won’t find another resource like it and I just found out that Bill and Hayley are offering a 4 day flash sale where you can grab the ebook for 20% off!

The sale will begin at 10:0o am EST (USA) on Thursday, March 31st and run until 11:59pm PST (USA) on Sunday, April 3rd – so it runs just over a four full days!

So whether you’re currently following the Paleo lifestyle, looking to transition into the paleo lifestyle or simply wanting add some new, delicious, nutritious recipes into your life then you need this book (and these cupcakes) in your life.

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I’m talking people like Juli Bauer from PaleOMG, Danielle Walker from Against All Grain, Steph Gaudrea from Stupid Easy Paleo and many more is close to 500 pages long and overflowing with around 190 delicious, nutritious Paleo, Primal and Grain ­free recipes, that the whole family will just love.

In this 475­ page eBook, you’ll find some of the most amazing recipes you’ve ever seen.

With the sheer volume of recipes online, it can be a little overwhelming and hard to know which ones are good or where to even start so Bill and Hayley take the guess work out of it and asked a bunch of their closest friends and colleagues (myself included) to contribute their BEST recipes of the year that was into a one easy ­to­ navigate eBook.

With recipes for appetizers, beverages, breakfasts, main dishes, sauces and spreads, soups and salads, treats and desserts, there really is something for everyone!

Another really cool thing about this eBook, is that it’s a totally portable format and mobile­ friendly so you can download a copy to your phone, your tablet, and your home computer.

Need a dinner idea in a hurry? Browse the table of contents to view all of the recipes quickly and easily. Because it’s an interactive PDF document, getting around the eBook is just like getting around a website. A couple clicks takes you where you want to go in the eBook.

Here’s is quick (53 second) video to show you how it works –

This year’s eBook is VERY special. You won’t find another resource like it and I just found out that Bill and Hayley are offering a 4 day flash sale where you can grab the ebook for 20% off!

The sale will begin at 12:01 am EST (USA) on Friday, January 29th and run until 11:59pm PST (USA) on Monday, Feburary 1st – so it runs just over a four full days!

So whether you’re currently following the Paleo lifestyle, looking to transition into the paleo lifestyle or simply wanting add some new, delicious, nutritious recipes into your life then you need this book (and these cupcakes) in your life.

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Oh my word you guys . . . I have big news!

Huge news and I can not wait to tell you . . .

My good friends Bill and Hayley over at Primal Palate have just released a new ecookbook.

The best Paleo recipes of 2015.

This book is pretty much a collaboration of my fave Paleo food bloggers sharing their favorite recipes of 2015 along with some brand new, unseen, unpublished bonus recipes!

You guys know how much I love my cookbooks so seeing friends release such incredible work is always super exciting to me but this year it’s even more exciting because;

Not only have they put together one incredible resource of healthy, delicious Paleo friendly recipes for us all to use in our day to day lives but, they asked me to be a part of it!

Can you believe it?!

Me?! ( ← Insert super dorky happy dancing here)

The book itself is incredibly beautiful, the recipes are straight forward and easy to follow and the food photography  . . . wow!

Honestly, Bill and Hayley have seriously outdone themselves with this years publication and I’m not just saying that because they asked me to be apart of it but (*squeal*) I still can’t quite believe it?!

The book is huge – 476 beautiful pages and includes everything from an overview of ancestral/paleo style eating (including what foods to include and what to avoid), as well as basic shopping guide and sooooo many recipes . . . 192 deliciously healthy, family friendly recipes, each with their own photo, that also happen to be gluten, dairy and refined sugar free.

If you are new to the  Paleo / Primal / Grain-free way of eating, this book is a great resource to help get you started

The recipes have been created and shared by 32 seriously talented health, fitness and wellness experts, food bloggers and authors such as –

Alexis Kornblum from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen, Danielle Walker from Against All Grain, Hayley and Bill from Primal Palate, Joshua Weissman from Slim Palate, Julie Bauer from PaleoOMG, Steph Gaudreau from Stupid Easy Paleo and Vanessa Barajas from Clean Eating with a Dirty Mind just to name a few!

Like I said it there are 192 recipes that are divided into the following categories – appetizers, beverages, main dishes, sauces and spreads, side dishes, soups and salads and of course some incredible looking treats and desserts.

Whether your following the paleo style “diet” or not this book really would make an invaulable addition to your cookbook collection.

There really is something for everyone.

So whether you’re currently following the Paleo lifestyle, looking to transition into the paleo lifestyle or simply wanting add some new, delicious, nutritious recipes into your life then you need this book in your life.

For just $29.95 (USD) you get instant access to 192 delicious, nutritious recipes that are refined sugar free, dairy free, grain free and of course Paleo friendly.

Another really cool thing about this eBook , is that it’s totally a portable format and mobile-friendly. Download a copy to your phone, a copy to your tablet, and a copy to your home computer. Need a dinner idea in a hurry?

Browse the table of contents to view all of the recipes quickly and easily. Because it’s an interactive PDF document, getting around the eBook is just like getting around a website. A couple clicks takes you where you want to go in the eBook.

So much to love, you won’t find another resource like it! What are you waiting for?!

Let me know if you have any questions, if not – grab your copy today

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Please, please, please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make any of the recipes from this incredible book (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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The end of another year is upon us and I thought it might be fun to take a look back at the year that was, may I present you with your Reader Favorite – Top 15 Healthy Recipes of 2015 –

1 – Strawberry and Cream Cashew Cookie Bites – Vegan, Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly

2 – Vanilla Spiked Protein Waffles

3 – Healthy Homemade Sugar Cookie Energy Bites – Vegan, Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly

4 – Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Power Bites – Vegan

5 – Maple Almond Banana Smoothie – Vegan, Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly

6 – Roasted Chickpeas

7 – Coconut Raspberry Dark Chocolate Mini Muffins – Paleo Friendly

8 – Date, Chia and Coconut Energy Bites – Vegan, Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly

9 – Healthy, Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce – Vegan & Paleo Friendly

10 – Jamie’s Spring Fritatta

11 – Dark Chocolate Cranberry Coco-nutty Fruit and Nut Clusters – Vegan, Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly

12 – Healthy No-Bake Peppermint Mocha Energy Bites – Vegan, Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly

13 – Lemon and Blueberry Energy Bites – Vegan, Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly

14 – Vanilla Cashew Cream – Vegan, Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly

15 – Blueberry, Apple and Banana Super Smoothie – Vegan, Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly

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Question of the day –

What was your favorite recipe of 2015?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make any of these “best of” recipes (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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It’s Mother’s day on Sunday did you know?

I bet you did because you’re crazy cool and all kinds of awesome and super organised right?!

Just incase you want something a little extra special to eat for, I mean make for your mama this mothers day I thought I would put together a list of 10 of my fave quick and easy, secretly healthy, simply sensational homemade treats I know your mama would just adore.

1 – Lemon Chia Mini Muffins with Whipped Vanilla Coconut Cream {Low carb, Grain Free & Paleo Friendly}

2 – Maple-Vanilla {Dark Chocolate} Peanut Butter Cups

3 – Banana, Peanut Butter, Choc Chip Mini Muffins {Low carb, Grain free W/ Paleo Friendly Options}

4 – Dark Chocolate Toasted Almond Bark {Paleo Friendly}

5 – Strawberry and Cream Cashew Cookie Bites {Paleo Friendly}

6 – Date, Chia and Coconut Energy Bites {Paleo Friendly}

7 – Coconut, Raspberry & Dark Chocolate Mini Muffins {Low Carb, Grain Free & Paleo Friendly}

8 – Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate & Coconut Bliss Bites (Vegan & Paleo Friendly}

9 – Flourless Dark Chocolate, Pomegranate & Pistachio Brownies

10 – Tiny but Intense Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake

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Question of the day –

What are you doing to celebrate your mama this Mother’s day?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make any of the recipes in this little mothers day round up, (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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So last week I had a birthday.

And this year . . . I wasn’t feeling it.

Other people’s birthdays I get so excited, like loose my mind, OTT excited!

I want to just go all out, buy all of the gifts, bake all of the treats, I just love it.

But my own birthday . . . not so much with all the excitement.

There wasn’t anything I really wanted or needed for my birthday. There was nothing I really wanted to do to celebrate and there weren’t any fancy cakes I wanted to make (or buy) either.

I just wasn’t feeling cake this year, maybe it’s because I have been making so many delicious little mini muffins lately  (evidence → here, → here, → here and → here) that I kinda had my “cake” craving satisfied?

Who know’s?!

But, just because I wasn’t feeling the cake love didn’t mean I wasn’t going to have myself a delicious little birthday treat.

I knew exactly what I was going to make  . . .

Chocolate Coconut Cream Pie that’s what!

Because if your not going to have cake you may as well have pie right?!

Right!

A few months ago sweet sister and I were drooling over this divine looking chocolate pie that was created by Kelly Brozyna in her beautiful “The Paleo Chocolate Lovers Cookbook” but shared by Michelle who blogs over at Nom Nom Paleo.

Um hello, creamy, dreamy chocolate pie that is all natural, made with no refined flours or sugars, no baking required?!

Want, need, must have!

So birthday chocolate pie was made!

Or should I say birthday mini chocolate coconut cream cups were made!!

I did make a few, minor changes to Kelly’s original recipe just to suit my own personal tastes and because well for some reason I can’t seem to just follow a recipe and leave well enough alone . . . oh me?!

I also decided to make them into super cute, single serve, 2 bite, mini chocolate coconut cream cups instead of doing the whole pie thing.

Because well, bite size is always way, way cuter and I didn’t trust myself to not devour the entire pie in one sitting this way I didn’t have to bother with cutting and serving it without creating one big ol’ mess. I mean we all know cutting that first, perfect piece of pie (or cake) can prove to be somewhat of a challenge to say the least. But making them into mini chocolate coconut cream cups = crisis averted

You guys . . .

Oh.

My.

Deliciousness!

These mini chocolate coconut cream cups were so much better than I ever dreamed they would be!

The are light, creamy, decadent and rich without being overly sweet.

The the combination of the coconut cream and dark chocolate is just pure brilliance.

It’s kind of like a creamy, dreamy, clean eating chocolate mousse.

And the raw, cookie dough cup . . . ugh so good! The slight savoury element of the almonds combined with the chewy, slightly caramel sweetens of those delicious little medjool dates with just a pinch of cinnamon makes for one incredible, little base.

It’s the perfect vessel for our dreamy, chocolate coconut cream filling. It also adds an incredible little crunch factor that makes these chocolate coconut cream cups a texture lovers dream.

Not only are these secretly healthy, delicious little chocolate coconut cream cups all natural and , most importantly, all kinds of delicious but they also happen to be vegan and paleo friendly!

A little indulgence you can feel good about eating and sharing with the ones you love 

Holla! love, love, love it!

Serve them straight up just as they are and they are nothing short of divine however . . .

Add a dollop coconut cream (or this ah-mazing vanilla cashew cream if you’re feeling fancy ) with an extra sprinkling of shaved chocolate and crumble over some freeze dried strawberries and you guys . . .

I can’t even . . .

Just do it already!

All natural, decadent, rich, light and creamy, subtly sweet, secretly healthy mini chocolate coconut cream cups that also happen to  be vegan and paleo friendly.

Yes, yes, just yes!

Happy birthday to me!!!!

Now it’s your turn . . . what are you waiting for?

Go . . .

Make them, eat them, love them

Mini Chocolate Coconut Cream Cups {Vegan & Paleo Friendly}
Adapted from this recipe created by Kelly Brozyna shared by Michelle who blogs over at Nom Nom Paleo
Makes approx 20 – decadent, rich, coconut infused, creamy little, vegan & paleo friendly bite size pieces of chocolate pie – no baking required

Ingredients –

For the Crust –

1/2 cup of raw almonds

2 Medjool dates, pit removed

1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

a pinch of salt

For the Pie filling –

1/2 cup of coconut cream (to get this I opened a can of coconut milk and left it uncovered in the fridge overnight)

3 Tablespoons of dark chocolate

1 Tablespoon of coconut butter or oil (measured in liquid state)

1 teaspoon of vanilla (or 4-6 drops of vanilla cream stevia – I like to use Sweet Leaf Stevia )

1 scoop of Vital proteins unflavored collagen peptides – optional

1 teaspoon of maca – optional

Optional but recommended for serving – 

Extra coconut cream, coconut yogurt or this ah-mazing vanilla cashew cream

Finely grated dark chocolate

Freeze dried strawberries, crumbled

Method –

1 – Place all crust ingredients into your food processor/blender and process until broken down to a fine “crumb”

2 – Spoon into chocolate molds (or you could try pressing into a mini cupcake trays although I suggest lining with paper cases otherwise it may be tricky to pop them out, unless your using silicon trays possibly. Or you could even press into a standard pie dish or 2 x 4.5inch spring form pans like Michelle did). FYI – I used approx 1 heaping teaspoon per pie.

3 – Press your pie crumb firmly into its tray making sure it spreads up the sides. Set aside.

4 – Place your pie filling ingredients into a small saucepans over low heat, stirring occasionally until nicely melted and well combined.

5 – Carefully spoon a little of your deliciously melted chocolate/coconut pie filling into each of your prepared pie crusts.

6 – Gently tap the filled pie trays onto a counter top to remove any air pockets and place in the freezer for 30 mins, or until set.

7 – To serve, simply eat straight up as they are in all their pure, delicious glory, or top with a little extra shaved dark chocolate, or go all our and serve them with an extra dollop of coconut cream, coconut yogurt (or this ah-mazing vanilla cashew cream if you’re feeling fancy ), along with an extra shaving of dark chocolate and a sprinkling of freeze dried strawberries, mind = blown!

Enjoy xoxo

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Question of the day –

Cake, pie, cookies, proyo – what’s your weapon, I mean dessert of choice?

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