This paleo pumpkin bread recipe from Clean Eating with a Dirty Mind is perfect for fall. Pumpkin bread is just one of the drool-worthy treats in this new cookbook by Vanessa Barajas. Clean Eating with a Dirty Mind is pure food porn. Donuts, cookies, cake, ice cream, marshmallow — if you crave it, it’s probably in this book. Vanessa…
Breads & Muffins
Paleo Chocolate Cranberry Muffins
So this weekend I accidentally thawed a whole bag of cranberries (don’t ask) — and I’ve been experimenting with new cranberry recipes. These paleo chocolate cranberry muffins are my favorite so far. I love how the dark chocolate brownie-like muffins contrast with the tart cranberries. Chocolate and cranberries may seem like a strange combination, but somehow it…
Cranberry Applesauce Muffins
Easy paleo cranberry applesauce muffins that are perfect for breakfast or snacks. Paleo muffins are one of my favorite convenience foods to make ahead. I bake them with whatever add-ins I happen to have in the kitchen — fruit, vegetables, even chocolate. For this one, I used cranberries, applesauce, and a hint of cinnamon. These…
Paleo Gingerbread Spice Scones
I love this time of year. Gingerbread and spices always remind me of the holidays. And these gingerbread spice scones are perfect for this time of year — a quick and easy paleo breakfast using all of my favorite warm holiday spices. I am making these easy paleo gingerbread spice scones for Christmas breakfast tomorrow….
Paleo Orange Blueberry Muffins
March Madness is here, and this year I’m participating in March Muffin Madness hosted by Shirley over at Gluten Free Easily. Every day there is a different muffin recipe shared by a gluten-free blogger. Some are sweet and some are savory. The muffin recipes range from gluten-free to paleo — there are dairy-free, egg-free, refined sugar-free, and vegan recipes…
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (Paleo, Gluten Free, Grain Free)
These paleo lemon poppy seed muffins are made with coconut flour, fresh lemon, and honey. Everything you want in a healthy lemon muffin and nothing you don’t—they’re gluten-free, grain-free, and refined sugar-free! Paleo lemon poppy seed muffins I love lemon poppy seed muffins. This recipe took quite a bit of testing, but I finally created…
Paleo Banana Blackberry Muffins
I made these paleo banana blackberry muffins this morning to use up some leftover fruit. I had some huge fresh blackberries and one lonely overripe banana that looked like it wouldn’t last another day. I thought blackberry and banana would be a great combination with coconut.
Paleo Cranberry Orange Scones
These gluten-free cranberry orange scones are a great not-too-sweet treat for breakfast or with a hot mug of tea in the afternoon. I love scones. They’re a great not-too-sweet treat for breakfast or with a hot mug of tea in the afternoon. I make many different versions using my basic gluten-free, grain-free, paleo scone recipe. The flavor…
Gluten-Free Pecan Raisin Bread
This gluten-free pecan raisin bread is addictive right out of the oven and even better toasted. Slice and freeze the loaves for an easy paleo breakfast. My husband inspired this recipe. He told me about the seasonal raisin nut bread he saw at the local market and I couldn’t stop thinking about it until I…
How to Measure Almond Flour
Almond flour is a great gluten-free, grain-free flour, but it can be a bit tricky to measure consistently. I tested a couple different methods for this post. One cup measured with the spoon and sweep method I learned in home ec (spooning the flour into the measuring cup and leveling off the top with a knife) weighed…