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Chocolate (Cacao) Desserts Muffins/Bread

Paleo Brownie Muffins

Ingredients: 2 cups of pre-soaked pecans (or walnuts) 8 – 10 medjool dates ½ cup cacao powder ½ cup maple syrup ¼ cup coconut oil 3 eggs (or flax egg) 1 t vanilla 1 t pink Himalayan Sea Salt 1 cup coconut flour ½ cup chocolate chips   Directions: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit & line muffin pan with 12 large baking cups. Blend pecans, dates, cacao, maple syrup, and coconut oil together until smooth. Blend in eggs, vanilla,…

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Chocolate (Cacao) Desserts Snacks

Allergy Free Chocolate Desserts

So my dad has a few allergies, and it was a bit challenging for me to find some Father’s Day chocolate treats that he could enjoy. Thankfully Whole Foods had a decent selection of Dairy Free, Soy Free, Gluten Free, and Peanut Free chocolate products. If you don’t feel like going to Whole Foods, buying from Vitacost.com is another great option. Many times they sell their products cheaper than Whole Foods, and they often have coupons. I don’t get kick…

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Chocolate (Cacao) Desserts Paleo Recipes

Chocolate Avocado Cookies

I’m obsessed with these paleo chocolate cookies! I’ve made them a few times now, and have found that the type of nut butter you use makes all the difference. My favorite one thus far has been the Cinnamon Sun Butter by Crafted House. If you’re a local to South Florida, you can find them at one of the green markets. For the full original recipe, check out Sweetashoney.com. Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado ¼ cup of maple syrup ½ cup nut…

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Chocolate (Cacao) Desserts Vegan Recipes

Raw Vegan Brownie

There is this vegan brownie I love from Farmers Table Express in Boca Raton, FL. I love it so much that I decided to try making my own version at home, by reverse engineering the ingredients. I switched up the ingredients a little bit, but my version came out pretty good! If you’re a local, definitely check out Farmers Table Express. Brownie Ingredients: 1 cup raw walnuts (pre-soaked 8+ hrs & rinsed) 10-12 Medjool dates (pre-soaked 4+ hrs) ¼ cup…

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Chocolate (Cacao) Desserts Vegan Recipes

Vegan Chocolate Frosting

Whether you’re lactose intolerant or following a plant based diet, you’re going to love this recipe! Even if you’re not a fan of Avocados you will still love this recipe. You honestly wouldn’t even know avocados were in it, unless someone told you. Did you know that avocados are considered a super food? They’re loaded with vitamin K, folate, vitamin C, potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, and magnesium. For more information on the benefits of avocados, check out Dr. Axe’s…

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