Soul Food Saturday #44

This recipe came about because like I mentioned before I have incorporated paleo friendly things into my cooking. But, just because it's healthy doesn't mean it has to be boring or tasteless. These yummy treats are pack with fudge flavor with a hint of caramel hints in the background. These are one of my newest favorites.

Paleo Perfect Brownies
1/2 c. Ghee or butter
1 c. Coconut sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
1/2 c. coconut flour, sifted
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 inch square pan. In a large bowl add melted butter and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Beat in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not over cook.

Soul Food Saturday #42

So many of us start off the New Year with resolutions to eat healthier. So we gather recipes to fit those needs. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, because no one would ever know it's supposed to be a healthier version. And isn't that exactly what we want? To have a dessert you don't feel guilty about eating? Or better yet ones you feel good about giving your children! Grab a spoon and a friend we're having a healthy dessert. Paleo Apple Crisp 5 medium apples, cored, seeded chopped 1 1/2 cups of almond meal 1 tbs of cinnamon 3 tbs honey, melted 4 tbs coconut oil, melted Pinch of salt Juice of 1 lemon 2 tbs coconut sugar Preheat oven to 300 degrees In a medium bowl add chopped apples and lemon juice. Toss lightly to combine. In a 8x8 baking dish add apples in a single layer. In a separate bowl mix together the almond meal, cinnamon, melted honey, melted coconut oil and salt. Spread the crumble topping over the apples, then evenly sprinkle the coconut sugar on top. Bake for 50 minutes. Whether you top it with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or have it plain it's sure to please ones on a Paleo friendly diet or not. Enjoy! *NOTE* Almond meal can be found in the specialty baking aisle at your grocery store. Or sometimes in the gluten free section too.