Double Chocolate Banana Muffins (Gluten & Dairy Free, Paleo)

Double Chocolate Banana Muffins (Gluten & Dairy Free, Paleo)

Double Chocolate Banana Muffins are delicious & bursting with rich chocolate flavour! These healthy paleo muffins are free of gluten & dairy and packed with all the good stuff, including quality protein and healthy fats. Even better, they’re naturally sweetened with ripe bananas, so they’ll keep you on track with your health and weight loss goals.

If you love my Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins then I’m about to make your palate explode with this spin on one of my most popular recipes to date!

I’ve upped the flavour on these muffins by adding more rich chocolate flavour plus an optional crumble that can be used on top.

These muffins are a great breakfast option on days when you’re running out the door. They also make for a delicious healthy snack or treat.

Let me know your thoughts on this recipe. I hope you enjoy them as much as my boyfriend does 🙂

TIP: Make a batch and store them in the freezer. Simply grab one whenever you need quick fuel…They thaw out within 10-15 minutes. If you plan to eat the batch within a week, they can be stored in the fridge.

Double Chocolate Banana Muffins

What you need for Double Chocolate Banana Muffins

Eggs*
Coconut oil
Bananas
Honey or maple syrup (optional)
Coconut flour
Almond flour
Cacao or cocoa powder
Baking powder
Dark chocolate chips

*Do you have an allergy or intolerance to eggs? Use one of the egg substitutes in the recipe notes below.

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Double Chocolate Banana Muffins

Double Chocolate Banana Muffins

Double Chocolate Banana Muffins are delicious & bursting with rich chocolate flavour! These healthy paleo muffins are free of gluten & dairy and packed with all the good stuff, including quality protein and healthy fats. Even better, they’re naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and only a tiny amount of extra sweetener, so they’ll keep you on track with your health and weight loss goals.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Snack/Treat
Cuisine: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Paleo
Servings: 12 muffins

Ingredients
 

  • 4 pastured eggs*
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup, optional
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour, sifted
  • 1/2 cup almond flour, sifted
  • 1/4 cup cacao or cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, I like Camino 100%

Optional Toppings

  • 2 tbsp raw walnuts
  • 2 tbsp coconut chips
  • 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350. Place liners in muffin tin.
  • Beat eggs in bowl, mash bananas with a fork on a plate, then add all wet ingredients together and mix thoroughly.
  • Mix all dry ingredients in a separate bowl then add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and continue to mix until a thick smooth batter is formed. (Note: Steps 2 & 3 can be done using a food processor to make things easier.)
  • Add chocolate chips to batter and mix in with a spatula.
  • Optional step for toppings: Add walnuts and coconut chips to food processor and pulse until a crumble is formed. If you don't have a food processor, put ingredients in a bag and crush with the bottom of a mug or can. Mix in dark chocolate chips.
  • Fill muffin tins 3/4 of the way with batter. Add toppings (optional).
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool before removing from tin.

Notes

Substitute with 4 flax eggs or 4 chia eggs for egg free version ...
  • 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (whisk until gelatinous and creamy) = 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds + 3 tbsp water (Stir and allow to rest for 15 minutes) = 1 egg
Steps 2 & 3 can be done using a food processor to make things easier.
Keyword almond flour, banana, chocolate, coconut flour, coconut oil, muffins

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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

What you need for 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
Lemon Amaretti (Plant-Based, Paleo)

Lemon Amaretti (Plant-Based, Paleo)

Lemon Amaretti are a delicious variation on a classic Italian almond cookie. These chewy cookies are absolutely delicious and bursting with refreshing lemon flavour! Made with simple & natural ingredients and free from refined sugar, gluten, grains & eggs.

DID YOU KNOW? Food-grade lemon essential oil can be used in a variety of recipes (from sweet treats to savory dishes) to replace lemon zest or lemon extract.

Lemon essential oil is a highly concentrated derivative of lemons that comes from cold-pressing the lemon peel and not the inner fruit. The peel is the most nutrient-dense portion of the lemon in terms of fat soluble phytonutrients.

Lately I’ve been experimenting with lemon essential oil in my smoothies and baked goods – and OMG, I’m hooked!

Lemon essential oil not only packs a flavourful punch, but it makes my food taste like I’m some kind of pro chef . The best part is – no more chipping my shellac nails on the evil zester!

Tips for incorporating lemon essential oil into recipes:

  1. Zest of 1 lemon = 8-14 drops lemon essential oil
  2. 1 tsp of lemon zest = 1-3 drops lemon essential oil
  3. 1 tsp of lemon extract = 3-4 drops lemon essential oil
  4. Add lemon essential oil into recipes as you would lemon zest or lemon extract.
  5. The flavour of lemon essential oil will dissipate during cooking/baking, so add a couple extra drops of oil to recipes that require cooking.

Lemon Amaretti Paleo Gluten & Egg Free

What you need for Lemon Amaretti:

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Lemon Amaretti

Lemon Amaretti are a delicious variation on a classic Italian almond cookie. These chewy cookies are absolutely delicious and bursting with refreshing lemon flavour! Made with simple & natural ingredients and free from refined sugar, gluten, grains & eggs.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Course: Snack/Treat
Cuisine: Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo, Plant-Based
Servings: 25

Ingredients
 

  • 1.5 cups almond flour
  • 4 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted & cooled
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 10 drops lemon essential oil (food-grade), OR zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 25-30 raw almonds, to top cookies

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine all ingredients in a food processor (or mix by hand in a bowl) until a batter forms and holds together. If batter is too moist, add more coconut flour. If batter is too crumbly, add more coconut oil.
  • Scoop batter with a small spoon, place on baking sheet and form into preferred shape. Leave 1-2 inches of space between cookies. Top each cookie with an almond.
  • Bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes or until edges start to brown. Let cool on baking sheet. Once cooled, store cookies in airtight container.
Keyword almond flour, coconut flour, dairy free, Egg free, gluten free, grain free, healthy cookies, healthy italian recipes, honey, Italian recipes, lemon, lemon essential oil

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Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins (Gluten & Grain Free, Paleo)

Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins (Gluten & Grain Free, Paleo)

Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins are soft, moist & full of delicious and natural flavour! They’re packed with all the good stuff, including quality protein and healthy fats + naturally sweetened with ripe bananas, so they’ll keep you on track with your health and weight loss goals. Paleo friendly and free of gluten, grains & dairy.

Five reasons to love this chocolate chunk banana muffin recipe …

  1. These muffins are easy to make with basic & wholesome ingredients. Only one bowl (or food processor) required!
  2. They’re gluten, grain & dairy free, yet they’re fluffy, moist and delicious. No one will know the difference.
  3. They’re naturally sweetened with banana, rather than loaded with refined sugar or artificial sweeteners.
  4. These muffins will warm your soul and taste even better with your morning coffee or espresso!
  5. They freeze well and thaw out fast at room temperature or defrost them in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds, or until gently warmed through. You can also get them a little toasty in the oven or toaster-oven.

Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins make for a healthy breakfast, snack or treat all year round.

Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins

What you need for this recipe …

  • Eggs*
  • Coconut oil
  • Bananas
  • Honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • Coconut flour
  • Almond flour
  • Vanilla extract (optional)
  • Cinnamon
  • Baking soda
  • Dark chocolate bar (85% cacao or higher)

*Substitute with 4 flax eggs or 4 chia eggs for egg free version (see recipe notes below).

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Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins (Gluten and Grain Free, Paleo)

Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins

Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins make for a healthy breakfast, snack or treat all year round. These muffins are soft, moist & full of delicious and natural flavour! They're packed with all the good stuff, including quality protein and healthy fats + naturally sweetened with ripe bananas. Paleo friendly and free of gluten, grains & dairy.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Snack/Treat
Cuisine: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Paleo
Servings: 12 muffins

Ingredients
 

  • 4 pastured eggs*
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup, optional
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract, optional
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour, sifted
  • 1/2 cup almond flour, sifted
  • 1 tsp ceylon cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 dark chocolate bar, 85% or higher, chopped into chunks

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350. Grease muffin tin with coconut oil or use liners.
  • Beat eggs in bowl, mash bananas with a fork on a plate, then add all wet ingredients together and mix thoroughly.
  • Mix all dry ingredients in a separate bowl then add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and continue to mix until a thick smooth batter is formed. (TIME SAVER TIP: Use a food processor for steps 2 & 3, if you have one)
  • Add chocolate chunks into the batter and mix (save some to add on top).
  • Fill muffin tins 3/4 of the way with batter. Top with remaining chocolate chunks.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool before removing from tray.

Notes

*Substitute with 4 flax eggs or 4 chia eggs for egg free version:
  • 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (whisk until gelatinous and creamy) = 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds + 3 tbsp water (Stir and allow to rest for 15 minutes) = 1 egg
TIME SAVER TIP: Use a food processor for steps 2 & 3, if you have one.
Keyword almond flour, banana, chocolate, coconut flour, coconut oil, healthy snacks, muffins