Eggnog Dough Balls (Raw, Dairy Free, Plant-Based)

Eggnog Dough Balls (Raw, Dairy Free, Plant-Based)

Eggnog Dough Balls are soft, creamy and the perfect healthy treat for the holiday season! These delicious bites are free of dairy, gluten, grains + raw, plant-based & paleo!

According to some of my taste testers, these yummy bites taste like eggnog flavoured Timbits! So, you’re in luck because Timbits have never been this healthy — and packed with quality ingredients that will leave your body feeling good and satisfied.

These no-bake balls are real easy to whip up in one bowl or you can use a food processor to make things even easier. After preparing the batter, freeze it for roughly 15-minutes (this helps to make the batter less sticky) and then roll into bite-sized balls. Refrigerate or freeze these these soft, creamy & raw dough balls–and enjoy when you’re craving an eggnog flavoured treat!

Pair these Eggnog Dough Balls with my Dairy Free Eggnog Latte. It’s a match made in eggnog heaven!

If you end up making this healthy treat over the holidays, leave me a comment below and let me know how they turned out for you. Enjoy!

Eggnog Dough Balls

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Eggnog Dough Balls

Eggnog Dough Balls

These Eggnog Dough Balls are soft, creamy and the perfect healthy treat for the holiday season! These delicious bites are free of dairy, gluten, grains + raw, plant-based & paleo!
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Freeze Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Snack/Treat
Cuisine: Dairy Free, Paleo, Plant-Based
Servings: 20 balls

Ingredients
 

  • 1 3/4 cups almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 2 tbsp coconut palm sugar
  • 3/4 tsp ceylon cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • pinch sea salt
  • 1/4 cup raw coconut oil, melted & cooled
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup dairy free eggnog, I used So Delicious Coconut Holiday Nog
  • 1 tbsp coconut palm sugar, for coating

Instructions
 

  • Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Pour coconut oil and maple syrup into the dry mixture and mix well.
  • Add the eggnog until a thick batter is formed. If the batter is too runny, add a teaspoon more coconut flour at a time until batter thickens.
  • Place batter in freezer for roughly 15-minutes to firm up. This will make the batter less sticky so you can form balls easily.
  • Scoop a teaspoon of dough and form into a small ball. You can roll the balls in the extra coconut palm sugar to coat then place in large shallow tupperware, dish or tray.
  • Store balls in the fridge for up to 2-weeks.

Notes

Steps 1-3 can be done using a food processor, if you have one. 
Keyword almond flour, christmas, coconut flour, dough balls, gluten free, grain free, holidays, raw
Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten, Grain & Dairy Free)

Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten, Grain & Dairy Free)

Want healthy chocolate chip cookies in your life? Look no further than these soft and chewy Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies! They’re gluten, grain and dairy free + perfect for those living a paleo lifestyle.

This Paleo Baking Flour from Bob’s Red Mill makes kick@$$ chocolate chip cookies! No hype or fluff here, it’s the honest truth. I’ve shared these cookies with adults + kids and the response is always the same… they absolutely love them! Yes, that’s right–kids love these cookies too!

Paleo Baking Flour is a unique blend of nut flours and root starches. The ingredients are clean and simple … almond flour, arrowroot starch, organic coconut flour and tapioca flour.

My cookie tasters always say, if I didn’t tell them these cookies were free of everything that is normally in chocolate chip cookies, they would have no idea. Some may say that these cookies taste even better than traditional chocolate chip cookies, BUT I’ll let you decide for yourself 😉

Give these chewy chocolate chip cookies a try … you won’t regret it!

Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

What you need for Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Paleo Baking Flour
Coconut palm sugar
Refined coconut oil
Egg
Vanilla extract
Baking soda
Sea salt
Dark chocolate chips

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Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Paleo Chocolate Chips Cookies

Want healthy chocolate chip cookies in your life? Look no further than these soft and chewy Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies! They're gluten, grain and dairy free + perfect for those living a paleo lifestyle. Paleo Baking Flour from Bob's Red Mill makes kick@$$ chocolate chip cookies!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Course: Snack/Treat
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Grain Free, Paleo
Servings: 15 cookies

Ingredients
 

  • 1 1/4 cups Paleo Baking Flour, Bob's Red Mill*
  • 1/2 cup coconut palm sugar
  • 1/3 cup refined coconut oil, solid
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Using a food processor or hand-mixer, mix together coconut oil and coconut sugar until smooth.
  • Add egg and vanilla extract and mix.
  • Add in flour, baking soda and salt and continue to mix until smooth batter is formed.
  • Fold in chocolate chips with a spatula.
  • Scoop onto baking sheet, about 2 tbsp or 1 ice cream scoop per cookie. Leave as is (do not flatten). Cookies will expand during baking so leave enough room around each cookie.
  • Bake at 350F for 12-minutes or until edges are golden. Let cool on baking sheet.

Notes

* Paleo Baking Flour (Bob's Red Mill)
Keyword chocolate chip cookies, coconut oil, cookies, eggplant, paleo cookies, paleo flour
Healthy Trail Mix (Paleo, Plant-Based)

Healthy Trail Mix (Paleo, Plant-Based)

This Healthy Trail Mix contains the perfect combination of tastes and textures. From nutty & crunchy to fruity, chocolatey & chewy–you’ll never get bored of this healthy snack. This trail mix is plant-based, paleo, low-carb & delicious!

Trail mixes make for a great snack when you’re on the go. They’re easy to carry around in a zip-lock bag or small container and the right mix will do a solid job of satisfying a hungry belly in-between meals.

BUT beware … many trail mixes on the grocery store shelves contain nuts that have been roasted at high temperatures, low-quality oils, excess salt, and/or high amounts of sugar from dried fruit.

Since it’s not easy to find a squeaky clean trail mix, I like to make my own. They’re real easy to put together and you have full control over what goes in them. You can get super creative or keep it simple – you’re the boss of your trail mix!

What you need for this Healthy Trail Mix

It’s super easy to put together trail mixes… Just add all ingredients to a bowl or glass container, mix and voila!

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Healthy Trail Mix

Healthy Trail Mix

This Healthy Trail Mix contains the perfect combination of tastes and textures. From nutty & crunchy to fruity & chocolatey, you'll never get bored of this healthy snack. This trail mix is plant-based, paleo, low-carb & delicious!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo, Plant-Based

Ingredients
 

  • 1/4 cup raw walnuts
  • 1/4 cup raw almonds
  • 1/4 cup tiger nuts
  • 1/4 cup toasted coconut chips
  • 1/4 cup dried mulberries, or other dried fruit
  • 1 85% + dark chocolate bar, chopped into small pieces

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients into a bowl and mix with a large spoon.
  • Store in a zip-lock bag or air tight container.
Keyword almonds, coconut chips, dark chocolate, healthy snacks, mulberries, tiger nuts, trail mix, walnuts

 

Creamy Matcha Bars (AIP, Plant-Based, Paleo)

Creamy Matcha Bars (AIP, Plant-Based, Paleo)

These no-bake Creamy Matcha Bars are delicious and so easy to make with only 5 ingredients needed! They are perfect for a mid-day snack or end of a meal treat. Best part is, you can feel good about enjoying these creamy matcha bars since they’re naturally sweetened with honey.

Honey (and maple syrup) is a great alternative to refined sugar and artificial sweeteners when you’re looking to create healthy desserts, treats or snacks.

Did you know consuming high amounts of refined sugar and artificial sweeteners can contribute to IBS and other digestive system disorders.

Most artificial sweeteners cause symptoms of indigestion, including gas, bloating, cramping and constipation.

A big step you can take towards creating a healthier gut and supporting digestion is to remove refined sugar and artificial sweeteners from your diet and use small amounts of unrefined natural sweeteners like honey and maple syrup instead – if needed.

Now it’s time to give these creamy and super satisfying bars a try!

Pair these Creamy Matcha Bars with a hot matcha latte or cold matcha latte for a morning or mid-day boost!

AND if you love these bars, you’ve got to try my Coconut Lemon Bars!

Creamy matcha bars AIP Paleo Plant-Based

Here’s what you need for Creamy Matcha Bars:

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Creamy Matcha Bars

Creamy Matcha Bars

No-bake Creamy Matcha Bars are delicious and so easy to make with only 5 ingredients needed! They are perfect for a mid-day snack or end of a meal treat. Best part is, you can feel good about enjoying these creamy matcha bars since they're sweetened with honey.
Gluten, grain & dairy free. AIP, paleo & plant-based.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Refrigerate/Freeze: 1 hour
Course: Snack/Treat
Cuisine: AIP, Paleo, Plant-Based
Servings: 12 medium bars

Ingredients
 

  • 3 cups shredded coconut, unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 cup coconut butter/manna, melted
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tsp. matcha green tea

Instructions
 

  • Line an 8 x 8-inch or 8 x 10-inch pan or glass tupperware with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add all ingredients and mix into a thick batter. If it's too crumbly, add a little extra honey or a tiny bit of water.
  • Pour the mixture into the lined pan/tupperware. Using your hands or a spoon, press firmly into place. Refrigerate or freeze until firm (1-hour or so).
  • Cut into bars and enjoy! Store leftovers in the fridge.
Keyword bars, coconut, dairy free, gluten free, grain free, matcha, sugar free

creamy matcha bars AIP Paleo

 

Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon

Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon

Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon are the perfect healthy appetizer! This sweet, savory & creamy combination will tickle your taste buds and leave you craving more. Only 3 ingredients needed for this delectable appetizer!

There’s no question that dairy doesn’t work for everyone. Some people are allergic to or intolerant of the proteins in dairy, while others are highly sensitive to lactose, the sugar in dairy.

That said, goat’s milk has less lactose than cow’s milk which may make goat’s milk easier to digest for people with lactose intolerance.

In addition, goat’s milk is naturally homogenized, meaning the fat globules are small and remain suspended in the milk rather than separating out. This makes the milk easier for humans to digest.

So, if you tolerate goat dairy well and are looking for a crowd pleasing healthy appetizer to serve at your next dinner party, you’ve got to make these! The combination of sweet, savory and creamy makes this a food experience you’ll want to recreate again and again.

These stuffed dates also taste great reheated, so you can store leftovers in the fridge and reheat for later.

Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon

What you need for Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon:

  • Dates
  • Soft goat cheese
  • Bacon

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Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon

Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon

Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon are the perfect healthy appetizer! This sweet, savory & creamy combination will tickle your taste buds and leave you craving more. Only 3 ingredients needed for this delectable appetizer!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Paleo
Servings: 32

Ingredients
 

  • 32 dates, pitted
  • 1 pack soft goat cheese
  • 8 slices bacon, thin slices are best

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Slice bacon strips lengthwise then slice them in half. You’ll end up with a total of 32 smaller strips.
  • Using a small spoon (espresso size), stuff goat cheese into dates.
  • Wrap each date with a bacon strip and place on baking sheet. If bacon strips are thin enough the wrap should hold when placed on the baking sheet. If not, insert a toothpick to hold the bacon in place.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool before popping these babies!
Keyword bacon, dates, gluten free, goat cheese, grain free, soy free
Flourless Pumpkin Spice Cookies (Paleo, Naturally Sweetened)

Flourless Pumpkin Spice Cookies (Paleo, Naturally Sweetened)

Flourless Pumpkin Spice Cookies are soft, chewy and full of fall flavour! These gluten and grain free cookies are naturally sweetened with maple syrup making them the perfect healthy treat for Thanksgiving and all fall long.

DID YOU KNOW? Artificial sweeteners may be holding you back from losing excess weight – and could be causing you to gain weight!

Artificial sweeteners affect your food cravings and your ability to manage your body’s signals for hunger and fullness. These sweeteners are very addictive unlike natural sweeteners that leave you feeling more satisfied.

So, if you tend to use artificial sweeteners or refined sugar products like Splenda, agave, aspartame or sugar, I highly recommend replacing these with unrefined natural sweeteners like maple syrup and raw honey.

Unrefined natural sweeteners contain higher levels of beneficial nutrients, antioxidants and enzymes.

Try my chewy Flourless Pumpkin Spice Cookies with maple syrup. When used in moderation, maple syrup can help to better manage blood sugar, all while creating great tasting recipes.

Flourless Pumpkin Spice Cookies

What you need for Flourless Pumpkin Spice Cookies

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Flourless Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Flourless Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Flourless Pumpkin Spice Cookies are soft, chewy and full of fall flavour! These gluten and grain free cookies are naturally sweetened with maple syrup making them the perfect healthy treat for Thanksgiving and all fall long.
 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Snack/Treat
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Paleo, Plant-Based
Servings: 12 cookies

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup roasted almond butter
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1-2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 10-12 pecans
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until a thick batter is formed. If adding in chocolate chips, do so after mixing other ingredients.
  • Give the batter a taste-test and adjust the flavours to your preference (optional).
  • Scoop batter with a tablespoon and place on baking sheet. Press down the mound with a wet fork to flatten and place one pecan on top.
  • Bake at 350F for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are golden.
  • Allow to cool completely on tray before using a spatula to remove. If you move the cookies too soon them may fall apart (I know this from personal experience).
  • Serve immediately or store in fridge or freezer for a firmer cookie.
Keyword almond butter, autumn, cookies, fall, pumpkin, pumpkin spice, thanksgiving