Ultimate Paleolithic Collection (25 page)

Directions:

1.
   
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2.
  
Lightly grease a 9-inch pie pan with olive oil cooking spray or coconut oil.

3.
  
Place the almond flour, dates and salt into a food processor.

4.
  
Pulse until the dates and almond flour are well combined.

5.
   
Add the oil and continue processing until the mixture starts to come together like a dough. (If the mixture is too dry, add a few more drops of oil until desired consistency is reached).

6.
  
Press the dough into the pie pan and bake for 15 minutes or until the crust is browned.

7.
  
Let it cool completely while you make the filling.

8.
  
Start to make the filling by combining the bananas, dates, coconut milk, cacao powder and vanilla into the food processor.

9.
  
Process the mixture until it has a smooth consistency.

10.
    
Pour the mixture into your cooled piecrust and top with your almonds and chocolate pieces.

11.
     
Cover the top with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for a minimum of 4 hours.

12.
    
About 30 minutes before you want to serve it, take the pie out of the freezer, remove the plastic wrap and allow it to sit at room temperature until it can be sliced.

Serve and enjoy!

Chocolate Donuts

Ingredients:

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10 pitted dates

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2 tablespoons water

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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

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6 eggs

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½ cup coconut flour

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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

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¼ teaspoon sea salt

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¼ teaspoon baking soda

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⅓ cup unsweetened cacao powder

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½ cup coconut oil, melted

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Melted dark chocolate (72% or higher)

Directions:

1.
   
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

2.
  
Generously grease a donut pan with coconut oil.

3.
  
Taking a microwave-safe bowl, place the dates and water into the bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds.

4.
  
Remove from the microwave and mash the dates into a paste.

5.
   
In your food processor bowl, add the dates paste, vanilla, and eggs.

6.
  
Process the mixture until it is thoroughly combined.

7.
  
Now add the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, cacao powder, and melted oil to the mixture.

8.
  
Mix and occasionally stop the processor and scrape down the sides and reprocess if necessary so the mixture is a smooth consistency.

9.
  
Pour the mixture into the circles of the pan so they are approximately ⅔ full.

10.
    
Place in your oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes—until the batter is cooked through.

11.
     
Remove from your oven and cool the pan on a cooling rack for 15 minutes.

12.
    
Carefully remove the donuts from the pan and allow to cool completely on the rack.

13.
    
Top with melted chocolate or your favorite topping if desired.

C.C.C. Bars

Ingredients:

Crust

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12 dried dates, pitted and stems removed

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½ cup almond butter

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¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut

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2 tablespoons raw honey

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3 tablespoons unsweetened cacao powder

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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Pinch of sea salt

Caramel

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12 dried dates, pitted and soaked in water for an hour

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6 tablespoons canned coconut milk

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3 tablespoons water

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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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Pinch of sea salt

Topping

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1 cup dark chocolate, melted (72% or higher)

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¼ cup canned coconut milk

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2 teaspoons ground coffee

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Coarse salt to sprinkle on top

Directions:

1.
   
Begin by lightly greasing a bread pan with coconut or olive oil.

2.
  
Using a food processor, add all the ingredients for making your crust: dates, almond butter, coconut, honey, cacao powder, cinnamon, and a little salt.

3.
  
Once thoroughly combined, pour the mixture into your bread pan and firmly compress into the bottom of the pan with an even thickness throughout.

4.
  
Proceed with making the caramel.

5.
   
Add the dates to the processor and pulse until the dates have broken down. This takes about 45 seconds.

6.
  
Now add the coconut milk a little at a time while the processor is running.

7.
  
Now add the water in the same way.

8.
  
Add the vanilla and a little salt.

9.
  
Continue processing until the mixture resembles caramel. The entire process should take anywhere from 4 to 5 minutes.

10.
    
Once the desired consistency is reached, pour the caramel over the crust and spread evenly.

11.
     
Now take your melted chocolate and add the coconut milk to it.

12.
    
Process in your microwave for 30 seconds to keep the chocolate pourable.

13.
    
Now add the ground coffee to the chocolate and mix well.

14.
    
Pour the mixture over the caramel and gently spread to achieve an even layer.

15.
     
Sprinkle some salt on top of the chocolate.

16.
    
Place your bread pan into the freezer to allow the chocolate to harden. This should occur after 15 minutes.

Slice and enjoy!

Chocolate Coconut Pudding

Ingredients:

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1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk

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3½ cups almond milk

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7 tablespoons arrowroot powder

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9 tablespoons unsweetened dark cacao powder

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½ cup coconut sugar

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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

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Pinch of sea salt

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Shredded unsweetened coconut for topping

Directions:

1.
   
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, place the coconut milk, almond milk, arrowroot, cacao, and sugar and bring to a boil.

2.
  
Allow the mixture to boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. (Mixture should end up being thick).

3.
  
Stir in the vanilla and salt.

4.
  
Pour into dessert bowls.

5.
   
Garnish with shredded coconut.

Lemon Bars

Ingredients:

Topping

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6 eggs

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½ cup raw honey

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Juice from 8 lemons (1 cup)

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½ cup coconut oil

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Shredded unsweetened coconut for topping

Crust

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1 cup raw almonds

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1 cup macadamia nuts

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¼ cup raw honey

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½ cup coconut oil, melted

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2 eggs

Directions:

1.
   
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.

2.
  
Using a medium saucepan, stir together the eggs, honey, and lemon juice over medium-high heat.

3.
  
Now add the coconut oil.

4.
  
Continue stirring until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble.

5.
   
Remove from heat.

6.
  
Pour mixture into a bowl and place in your refrigerator to cool.

7.
  
Using a food processor, add the almonds and macadamia nuts.