Tag: chocolate

Flourless Pumpkin Brownies (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Melissa King 73 Comments

Flourless Pumpkin Brownies that are vegan and gluten free. I had some extra pumpkin to use up, and it worked great with this healthy brownie recipe.

This recipe was inspired by my flourless pumpkin chocolate cookies.  These brownies are rich, fudgy, and perfect for Fall!

 

Flourless Pumpkin Brownies

 

If you want to bump up the chocolate even more, you can add some chocolate chips.  I used almond butter because that’s what I had on hand, but any nut butter will work in this recipe.  If you want to make it nut free, you can use sunflower butter.

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Chocolate Almond Butter Ice Cream

Melissa King 17 Comments

It’s perfect weather for ice cream here in Dallas.  So I am busy making new flavors like this Chocolate Almond Butter Ice Cream.  Or rather, “nice cream.”  I call it nice cream because it’s made with frozen bananas.  That makes it very healthy too!

Now, don’t get scared off by the phrase, healthy ice cream. I promise it’s really delicious!  My 6 year old actually begs for this almost every afternoon in the summer. The best part about this?  You don’t even need an ice cream maker to make this! Yay!

 

Chocolate Almond Butter Ice Cream

 

I didn’t blend mine super well because I liked the bananas kind of chunky, but you are more than welcome to blend until smooth.  You can also make this with sunflower butter instead of almond butter for a nut free option.

When I go to the store, I always buy two bunches of bananas so I can put one bunch in the freezer.  That way I always have bananas on hand to make this.

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Easy 2 Ingredient Fudge

Melissa King 5 Comments

You guys.  This easy 2 ingredient fudge is awesome!  It’s super decadent AND you can make it up in just a few minutes! This healthy fudge is vegan, gluten free and paleo approved.

It’s quite possibly the easiest recipe you will ever make. Perfect for those times you get a chocolate craving!

Easy 2 Ingredient Fudge

This healthy dessert recipe is great to keep in the fridge or freezer when you feel a sweet craving coming on. I think nut butter or sunflower butter would also be a nice addition.

If you like easy recipes like this, you may also like these recipes below.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake (Vegan)

Melissa King 6 Comments

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake.  My husband Marcus is a sucker for anything with chocolate and peanut butter.  So I created this chocolate peanut butter vegan cheesecake with him in mind.

This healthy cheesecake is made with no refined sugar, gluten, grains or dairy!  Unlike traditional cheesecake, this recipe is no bake and can be made very quickly!

 

chocolate peanut butter cheesecake

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t starts with an almond date crust, then you have the creamy chocolate and peanut butter layer, and lastly, it’s topped with a decadent peanut butter frosting.

Yum! I could seriously have eaten the frosting by itself!  So good!

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Easy Almond Joy Candy Cups

Melissa King 8 Comments

If you have been following me for awhile, you know I love all things Almond Joy flavored.  These Easy Almond Joy Candy Cups are my latest creation.  I know you are going to love them!

easy almond joy candy cups

There are a few things that make this recipe great.  They are vegan, gluten free and paleo approved.  The contain ZERO refined sugar, and there is no baking required!  Only 5 simple ingredients!

I have such a sweet tooth, so I am always thinking of new ways to enjoy sweets in a better way.  Since these contain a good amount of fat, and they are super rich, you don’t need much to satisfy.  I made mine in standard sized muffin pans and got 6, but you can do a bite size up if you like too!

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Chocolate Coconut Quinoa Cookies

Melissa King 16 Comments

I have a new no-bake cookie for you today. These Chocolate Coconut Quinoa Cookies are delicious. They are vegan and naturally gluten-free.  You only need a few simple ingredients and there is no food processor needed!

chocolate coconut quinoa cookies

I think these cookies are healthy enough for breakfast too.  The quinoa flakes and nut butter add a nice amount of fat and protein, keeping you full for a while.  If you don’t want to use quinoa flakes, you can use quick oats instead.

This recipe is also easy to make nut free by using sunflower butter.  I imagine it should work out just fine.  These healthy cookies literally took 5 minutes to whip together too!

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