Clean Dessert Recipes
If it’s Chocolate…it’s for me! I have a sweet tooth that can’t be cured, but these Paleo & Vegan treats DEFINITELY numb the pain! Desserts are where I tend to get super creative, and since less isn’t always more when it comes to chocolate, the sky is the limit! Some of these treats have a healthy twist, others are just downright indulgent, but all of them are made with clean ingredients and taste INCREDIBLE!
If you’re looking for a Dessert that’s Spooky & Clean, I’ve got the Dirt for you this Halloween! My “Dead Man’s Dirt” recipe is made from Bananas, Honey, Coconut Cream, Cacao, & Collagen Peptides so it’s packed with protein as well as a daily dose of fruit!
I used Jacks Kitchen Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (which are also loaded with Collagen) to create a gravel layer that’s soft, chewy, and tastes incredible! Lastly, I topped off the “topsoil” layer with a hearty helping of SmartSweets Gummy Worms! They’re officially my new favorite Halloween treat since they’re not only tasty, but are free from sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners and added sugar as well!
Sometimes the best recipes are a result of no planning at all and this was definitely one of those times! We happened to have 7 extra apples on hand so I decided to pair them with some of my favorite Whole30 Friendly toppings and bake them until they were soft and tender. VOILA! Just like that I have a new favorite Fall snack! This Autumn Apple Crumble came together so quickly, and is the perfect way to use up all of those apples that apple picking season are bound to bring in! It's also Vegan as well as Gluten, Soy, & Dairy Free!
I love going through the fridge on a Sunday Morning and seeing what produce I have left from the prior week. It let’s me get creative and toss together a quick recipe that I may not necessarily have made otherwise. This week, I had 2 extra Pears and a small amount of Walnuts at the bottom of the bag and these Baked Cinnamon Pears were the result!
They’re a Fall festive healthy snack that I’ll definitely be making again soon! The Pears become so soft and juicy, allowing for easy removal of the skin, so there’s no need to peel them prior to putting them in the oven! These took less than 5 minutes to throw together, and the hardest part was waiting for them to cool once they were cooked! Sort through your produce drawer and get creative with your leftovers this week or skip the creativity and whip up these baked cinnamon pears! You’ll be so happy you did!
Dates, Chocolate, and Tacos are incredible on their own, but when you pair them all together, Date Choco-Tacos are born! This superfood filled snack can cure your sweet tooth without any of the guilt! The sweetness from the Dates balances out the 100% Cacao perfectly, and the Go Raw Cookie Crisps add such a nice crunch on top! I’m a chocolate lover so I always use their “Choco Crunch” Cookie Crisps, but try using “Ginger Snap” or “Lemon Pie” to add another element of flavor! You could also make these using any nut butter, but I prefer Cashew Butter as it tends to be less oily and stays in the date much better. I’ve got to be honest, it’s easy to over indulge in these delicious treats, so only make as many as you plan on eating in one sitting!
Finally! A customizable snack recipe that works for any diet! Pictured is a batch of Whole30 Friendly ‘Cashew Cherry Pie Energy Bites’ I whipped up, but these B.Y.O.B.’s can be altered to fit literally anyone’s dietary restrictions. If you’re Vegan, skip the Collagen. If you eat a Nut Free Diet, use a Seed Butter. I can’t think of a way these bites couldn’t be altered to work for you! I used a blend of Dates, Dried Unsweetened Cherries, Cashew Butter, Mixed Seeds, & Collagen Peptides rolled in Coconut Flakes to create my bites, but I totally encourage you to come up with your own blend.
Trade in the Cherries for Apples with a dash of Cinnamon and you’ve got Apple Pie Bites! Use Dried Pineapple & Coconut Flakes to create Pina Colada Bites! Using GoRaw ’s “Simply Lime Snacking Seeds” with a bit of Lime Zest could instantly transform these into Key Lime Pie Bites! I could keep going all day… I’ve also included a list of Ingredients that will allow you to customize your bites even further! Adding some Cacao Nibs & Mint Extract would turn these into Mint Chocolate Chip Bites, or you could add some Pumpkin Pie spice for a festive Fall twist, the options are truly endless!
This past week has had me extra motivated to use up the last of the sweets in the house, knowing the #SeptemberWhole30 is almost here! I’ve gotten rid of almost everything, but I had a little remaining Coconut Sugar and decided to whip these Sugar Cookie Kitties up! I just so happened to have a Hello Kitty Cookie Cutter on hand, but feel free to make these into any shape you’d like! I cut a few calories and skipped the Icing, but you could totally mix together some Coconut Cream with a little Maple Syrup to give these Hello Kitties a perfect white coat! I used Raisins for her Bow and melted Hu Kitchen Gems for the whiskers & eyes to keep the toppings Paleo compliant. I even zested a lemon for her little nose! The best part is, these cookies are completely Dairy, Soy, Gluten, & Refined Sugar Free!
Sweet..Salty..CrUncHy..CHOCOLATEY! If that got your attention, then you are going to LOVE these Chocolate Chunk Trail Mix Bars that I have been OBSESSED with! My boyfriend and I have each eaten 2 a day for the past month, and honestly don’t know how we’re going to cope without them when we start our #SeptemberWhole30 next week. This will be my last batch for a month so give them a go ASAP and let their legacy live on! I’ve used Almonds in the past, but found they were tougher to bite through and hurt some peoples teeth, so I switched completely to Cashews & Pecans to ensure these Bars will cure your sweet tooth and not crack it🦷
I’ve also incorporated Go Raw’s Mixed Seeds which are not only super healthy, but they’re also pre-salted, giving you the perfect amount of sea salt to balance out the sweetness! You could use Figs or Dates (cut up fine) in place of the Raisins, but I found the Raisins added the perfect amount of sweet and were the least amount of work! I’ve also used Hu Kitchen’s Crunchy Mint Bar instead of the Chocolate Gems in a pinch which completely switched up the flavor in itself! There’s SO MANY variations possible for these bars, so give them a try and see what you come up with!
If you’re looking to transition into a healthier lifestyle, these Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins are the perfect way to cure your sweet tooth and get your vegetables in at the same time! I’ve been making these for a while using regular eggs, but recently I’ve made them completely Vegan by using Chia Eggs! Not only does it provide you with a dose of chia seeds in each muffin, but it also removes all of the extra cholesterol that regular eggs typically add! These muffins are Paleo, Vegan, Gluten Free, & 100% Delicious! They’re super easy and make a great addition to breakfast, lunch, or as a night time snack!
Whether your #TeamChocolate or #TeamPB&J, you’re #winning with these Cashew Butter & Jelly Stuffed Chocolates! These were SUPER EASY to make and can have anyone feeling like a professional chocolatier with just a few simple ingredients! I used Hu Gems to keep these tasty treats Paleo Compliant, and as a Crazy Cat Lover, I used these adorable paw print shaped molds to pay homage to my 6 kitties! Cashew Butter tends to be my go-to, but feel free to use any nut butter of your choice! You could also purchase store bought jelly if you’re not following a strict Paleo diet, but I highly encourage you to give homemade jelly a try!
Take the packaged Fig Newtons off your Grocery List, you won’t need them anymore! I looked at the ingredients for every variety of Fig Newton (Regular, Fat Free, No High Fructose Corn Syrup, Whole Wheat, Fruit Thins, etc.) and realized they’re all filled with Gluten, Soy, & Refined Sugar (even the “No High Fructose Corn Syrup” packs). I don’t know who I thought I was, but I decided to get extra creative in the kitchen yesterday and make my own! My first attempt went...awful The dough I made was too mushy for a rolled out bakery item, so I started again from scratch. The Fig Newton Gods must have been with me because on my 2nd attempt, I can confidently say, the cookies came out better than actual Fig Newtons! The crust is flaky, yet still soft, almost identical to (but legit better than) an actual Fig Newton! The Orange juice gives them such a fresh flavor, they taste like you literally picked them off a Fig Newton tree! I stepped mine up a bit more and double stuffed them because I never remember there being enough filling (and I was right)! My boyfriend Jimmy was genuinely shocked by how delicious they were and ate about 7 to himself last night! He even admitted he “thought they were going to end in a fail” and couldn’t believe how they turned out once I presented him the finished product! The best part is, they’re completely Vegan, Paleo Friendly and free from Gluten, Refined Sugar, & Soy!
Donuts are one of favorite snacks, but since you won’t be able to find a Paleo donut at your local Dunkin’, I decided to get creative with these Paleo Chocolate Banana Nut Protein Donuts! I’ve made these 4 times before finally getting the recipe PERFECT, and I’m super excited to share it with you! The donuts themselves are delicious, but the @hukitchen Chocolate Frosting topped with @purely_elizabeth Banana Nut Butter Grain Free Granola really puts these treats over the top! Not only are they delicious, but they’re packed with Collagen Peptides and would make a great addition to any breakfast!
If you’re missing out on Girl Scout Cookies this year, I’ve got the perfect fix for you! These 4 Ingredient Caramel Delight copycats are Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free, and in my opinion, taste better than the real thing! I know recreations are frowned upon while on the Whole30, but all of the ingredients are Whole30 compliant and sometimes you just need a damn cookie!
This year I decided to have some family over for a Whole30 Friendly 4th of July and they were not disappointed when I brought out this Whole30/Vegan Cheesecake! I know it’s technically “illegal” on the Whole30 to recreate a dessert, but let’s be real, when you read these ingredients you’ll realize all you’re basically doing is putting a fruit and nut tray in Drag YASSQUEEN! This “cheesecake” is super creamy, taste light and lemon-y, and pairs FABULOUSLY with some fresh strawberries! There are only 10 Ingredients and the cheesecake itself took LESS THAN 10 MINUTES to get together! Check out the recipe below and see for yourself!
Stay cool for the summer with this No Bake Paleo Strawberry Cheesecake! This 1st recipe up is one of my FAVORITES to cure a Sweet Tooth! Not only is this Cheesecake Paleo approved, but it’s Vegan & Raw diet approved as well! Check out the recipe below and swipe to see the ingredients I handpicked (literally) myself!
We’re already halfway through October and I can’t let Halloween sneak up without posting a Pumpkin Pie for all my Pumpkin Lovers! No need to preheat your oven, this No Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake will have you completely reevaluate the way that you’ve been baking!
Not only does it take less than 15 minutes to prepare this dessert and get it in the freezer, but its flavored to Fall perfection with the use of Fresh Grated Ginger, Pumpkin Pie Spice, & Maple Syrup🤤 It’s truly hard to believe that a treat so creamy and delicious can be Gluten, Dairy, Egg, Soy, & Refined Sugar Free! I recommend serving it from the refrigerator and topping it with a dollop of Coconut Milk Reddi Whip & some pecans!