Need a Paleo Dessert Recipe

msbanana

Hey y'all,
I don't want to hear anyone weighing in on the Paleo Diet. That's not what this post is for- so please keep your opinions to yourself. I eat Paleo. It works for me, the end.

That said, I have been tasked with bringing dessert to the boyfriend's parent's place tomorrow and they are "out of the box" people. Meaning pretty much everything they eat comes out of a box. I would like to dazzle them with a wonderful Paleo dessert that even the pickiest of eaters will love.

I've been cruising my favorite sites for recipes (civilized caveman cooking, everyday paleo, Mark's daily apple, even gluten free goddess, and gluten free girl) and I'm not coming up with anything that makes me go "HELL YES!! I'M MAKING THAT!"

Does anyone out there have a favorite dessert recipe that they bring to "regular" family functions that EVERYBODY loves?

Thanks!
:drinker:

missyyclaire

I make paleo cookies with almond flour. They're not really a big beautiful desert, but they're delicious. If you'd like, I could post my recipe.

RoboLikes

You could grill up some peaches and bananas and serve them with chocolate custard!

Chocolate Custard

1 can coconut milk

1 cup dark chocolate chips

1 teaspoon cinnamon

A splash of rum (optional)

In a sauce pan, melt the chocolate chips into the coconut milk over medium low heat while stirring with a whisk. Add the cinnamon and the splash of rum. Pour the custard into small serving dishes and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Top with homemade whipped cream. If you do not want your kids to acquire a taste for liquor just yet, you can always pour half of the custard into serving dishes before you add the rum to the remaining half for grown ups! I am sure you can make this a million different ways so get creative and enjoy! Makes seven 1/4 cup servings – less if you serve in larger serving dishes.

missyyclaire

Yum to the custard above!

summertime_girl

Mint chocolate chip chia seed pudding.

http://www.pure2raw.com/2011/04/chocolate-chip-mint-chia-seed-pudding/

msbanana

Awesome! Thanks for the good ideas... that custard sounds DELISH!

wanderinglight

Bumping this older thread because I'm in need of the same thing for a BBQ tomorrow. Anyone have a good ideas?

I would even consider going "Paleo Lite" (and allow dairy or honey in the ingredients) in order to convert some folks over.

squirrleydoodle

you could make a trifle with the custard and the almond flour cookies and some fruit thats been simmered down to a jammy consistancy

3laine75

can u have sweetner? as rhubarb wd be real nice with that custard recipe.

Ambrogio1

CheeseCake. Extra Cheese and **** ton of Cake

MaybeAMonkey

bump, for later.

pookeyism

pine nuts
raisins
couscous or tefa - unflavored
apple slices dried, diced
honey w/comb
sea salt


pine nuts as is, raisins are best halved
puffed teffa - do not cook, it will not work with the honey - unless you air dry it and make your own puff

apple slices should not be crackle-dry, think fruit rollup

honey comb keep at room temp or just past - set in the sun in a glass container.

mix it all, and just last put in the honeycomb- cube it with a really sharp really warm knife..slice dont saw...

mix it all in with your fingers, the honey will leak and coat everything...I then roll it up into a baggette like stick, roll it in waxed paper, tie it off by looping around in a slip stich and refrigerate in a low-humidity freezer...do not put it in plastic.

sprinkle with small amount of sea salt to taste...this also makes a wonderful smore replacement.

You can also add rabbit chunks, buffalo, sausage pieces, etc. and turn it into a compact meal or hunting ration...

notaperfect10

Have you tried Clafouti...? Make it up like a batter, then cook in the oven like a flan. Traditionally made with cherries, which I love, but any fruit thats not too watery would work. I have a recipe some where, I'll go and look if anyone would like it!!

Phrak

Didnt know cavemen ate dessert. News to me.

MissMollieD

Do you eat coconut milk? Put a can of Thai Coconut milk in the fridge for a while (like at least a few hours). Open it from the bottom and all the cream from the milk has settled and you can scoop it out and whip it. Adding a little of the liquid as needed for consistency. Add fruit and cinnamon and enjoy!

crudd123

Have you looked at www.genaw.com? It's a great site for low carb recipes and she's got some great desserts on there! Good luck to you!

Acg67

Doesn't the Paleo diet shun processed foods? If so not sure why people are suggesting using various milks, flours, choc chips etc

Maybe bananas drizzled with honey would work

taso42

Don't be "that person".

chrystee

You can make a chocolate pudding with avocado..

http://girlgoneprimal.blogspot.com/2010/08/recipe-choc-avocado-mousse-my-tropical.html

tameko2

Doesn't the Paleo diet shun processed foods? If so not sure why people are suggesting using various milks, flours, choc chips etc

Maybe bananas drizzled with honey would work

Coconut milk is fine as long as its harvested by hand from grass fed coconuts.

erickirb

You could grill up some peaches and bananas and serve them with chocolate custard!

Chocolate Custard

1 can coconut milk

1 cup dark chocolate chips

1 teaspoon cinnamon

A splash of rum (optional)

In a sauce pan, melt the chocolate chips into the coconut milk over medium low heat while stirring with a whisk. Add the cinnamon and the splash of rum. Pour the custard into small serving dishes and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Top with homemade whipped cream. If you do not want your kids to acquire a taste for liquor just yet, you can always pour half of the custard into serving dishes before you add the rum to the remaining half for grown ups! I am sure you can make this a million different ways so get creative and enjoy! Makes seven 1/4 cup servings – less if you serve in larger serving dishes.

Isn't dark chocolate, or any chocolate for that matter, not part of Paleo, as it comes from a bean?

bzmom

Doesn't the Paleo diet shun processed foods? If so not sure why people are suggesting using various milks, flours, choc chips etc

Maybe bananas drizzled with honey would work

Coconut milk is fine as long as its harvested by hand from grass fed coconuts.

Do you have to squeeze the milk out like you would squeeze lime?????

tameko2

You could grill up some peaches and bananas and serve them with chocolate custard!

Chocolate Custard

1 can coconut milk

1 cup dark chocolate chips

1 teaspoon cinnamon

A splash of rum (optional)

In a sauce pan, melt the chocolate chips into the coconut milk over medium low heat while stirring with a whisk. Add the cinnamon and the splash of rum. Pour the custard into small serving dishes and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Top with homemade whipped cream. If you do not want your kids to acquire a taste for liquor just yet, you can always pour half of the custard into serving dishes before you add the rum to the remaining half for grown ups! I am sure you can make this a million different ways so get creative and enjoy! Makes seven 1/4 cup servings – less if you serve in larger serving dishes.

Dark chocolate is not part of Paleo, as it comes from a bean (coco bean)

actually its a seed - the "bean" is because its shaped like one but its not a legume. Although by that logic, you can't eat peanuts on a paleo diet and I bet most people don't know that peanuts are legumes.

soonersgurl

Primal Lemon Bars

Crust ingredients
1 cup almond meal
1 cup coconut flour
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon honey
3 eggs
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/3 cup coconut milk

Filling ingredients
8 eggs
juice from 6 lemons
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)

In a bowl mix together all the crust ingredients. When it's completely combined, press into the bottom of a greased 11x7 inch pan.

In another bowl wisk together all the filling ingredients except the dried coconut. Slowly pour this over the crust mixture. Place in oven and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Sprinkle the shredded coconut over the top while it's still hot. This is optional but it makes it look pretty. Cool completely before serving. Enjoy!

jenniebean1680

Anyone who follows Paleo should actually know peanuts are not allowed.

Phrak

Primal Lemon Bars

Crust ingredients
1 cup almond meal
1 cup coconut flour
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon honey
3 eggs
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/3 cup coconut milk

Filling ingredients
8 eggs
juice from 6 lemons
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)

In a bowl mix together all the crust ingredients. When it's completely combined, press into the bottom of a greased 11x7 inch pan.

In another bowl wisk together all the filling ingredients except the dried coconut. Slowly pour this over the crust mixture. Place in oven and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Sprinkle the shredded coconut over the top while it's still hot. This is optional but it makes it look pretty. Cool completely before serving. Enjoy!

What makes people that follow this "diet" think our ancestors had any of this stuff.

kajpen

How about Peach Almond Crisp:

1 pound peaches (2-3 medium), cut into 1/2 inch dice (about 4 cups)
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup almond flour
4 dried dates, pitted
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon coconut oil, chilled until solid, then diced
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 F.

In a medium bowl, mix the peaches, lemon zest, and lemon juice with a wood spoon. Allow to rest at room temperature while you prepare the topping.

Place almond flour, dates, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in food processor. Pulse until combined. Sprinkle the chilled cocunut oil chunks over the flour. Pulse about 10 times, then process on high for 5 - 10 seconds, until there are no lumps. Pour the topping into a bowl and use a fork to mix in the sliced almonds.

In an 8 inch square pan: pour the fruit into the pan, pressing it gently into place with the back of a wooden spoon. Sprinkle the almond topping over the fruit and lightly press it into the fruit with the back of the spoon.

Cover the crisp lightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5-10 more minutes, until browned.

Other fruit combinations could be:

1/2 pound peaches and 1 pound pitted cherries

Substitute peaches with pears, or apples, or raspberries, etc.

Recipe courtesy of The Well Fed cookbook

wanderinglight

Primal Lemon Bars

Crust ingredients
1 cup almond meal
1 cup coconut flour
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon honey
3 eggs
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/3 cup coconut milk

Filling ingredients
8 eggs
juice from 6 lemons
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)

In a bowl mix together all the crust ingredients. When it's completely combined, press into the bottom of a greased 11x7 inch pan.

In another bowl wisk together all the filling ingredients except the dried coconut. Slowly pour this over the crust mixture. Place in oven and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Sprinkle the shredded coconut over the top while it's still hot. This is optional but it makes it look pretty. Cool completely before serving. Enjoy!

These sound great! thank you!

Bealach_Bug

Bump for later

soonersgurl

Primal Lemon Bars

Crust ingredients
1 cup almond meal
1 cup coconut flour
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon honey
3 eggs
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/3 cup coconut milk

Filling ingredients
8 eggs
juice from 6 lemons
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)

In a bowl mix together all the crust ingredients. When it's completely combined, press into the bottom of a greased 11x7 inch pan.

In another bowl wisk together all the filling ingredients except the dried coconut. Slowly pour this over the crust mixture. Place in oven and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Sprinkle the shredded coconut over the top while it's still hot. This is optional but it makes it look pretty. Cool completely before serving. Enjoy!

What makes people that follow this "diet" think our ancestors had any of this stuff.

LOL...who knows! i'm sure they ate meat raw and bloody instead of cooked if one didnt have a fire to burn, but i'm choosing not to take that route in my life.it's a recipe i had book marked under primal recipes. so, i shared it.

kajpen

What makes people that follow this "diet" think our ancestors had any of this stuff.

It's not that our ancestors ate any of this stuff, but we have a LOT of stuff (houses, electricity, computers, doctors, cars, etc) that our ancestors didn't have.

To me, eating a paleo lifestyle is great and I try to eat as healthy as possible 90% of the time, but let's face it, we AREN'T living in paleolithic times anymore. The premise of the eating lifestyle is about eating unprocessed whole foods (fresh fruits, veggies, and proteins). But even our ancestors had sweet tooths and loved fruits when they could be found. In my opinion it's about eating as healthy as possible 90% of the time and the other 10% indulging a little. But even the indulgences can be fairly clean with not adding a ton of overly processed, sugar laden foods into the recipes.