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Dairy Free Fudgsicles (Vegan and Paleo)

Melissa King 57 Comments

Dairy Free Fudgsicles.  My daughter is allergic to dairy, so I wanted to create a dairy free fudgsicle recipe, that she could enjoy.

I already have a dairy free Blueberries and Cream Popsicle.  Now I will be able to add dairy free fudgsicles to the list.   Let’s just take a look at the ingredients in the 100 calorie Fudgsicles that I got off their website:

Ingredients: nonfat milk, sugar, corn syrup, whey, high fructose corn syrup, water, palm oil, cocoa processed with alkali, tricalcium phosphate, mono and diglycerides, cellulose gum, guar gum, malt powder, salt, polysorbate 80, polysorbate 65, carrageenan

I have highlighted all the unnecessary ingredients that you would not use in your own kitchen.  My dairy free fudgsicle recipe contains much more simple ingredients and can be enjoyed by kids with dairy allergies.

dairy free fudgsicles

 

I used coconut milk in these popsicles.  That’s they key to getting the rich and creamy texture of fudgsicles. You can use almond milk, but the texture will be more icy than creamy.

I used cacao powder in my recipe, so these are loaded with healthy antioxidants as well.  Cocoa powder will work well too.

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Dairy Free Fudgsicles

Dairy Free Fudgsicles

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Prep Time 5 min Serves 5 Fudgsicles     adjust servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients in a blender and blend for about 1 minute.
  2. Pour into ice cream pop molds and put in the freezer to solidify.

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Recipe Notes

If you want an extra rich flavor, you can add some dark chocolate in as well. You can also use push pop molds . Enjoy!

PB Cookie Dough Bites

Melissa King 997 Comments

These little bites can be made in  minutes with just a handful of real ingredients.

 

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Peanut butter and chocolate were just made for each other and these cookie dough bites are delicious!  This is a great recipe to make with your kids too.  My daughter had a lot of fun rolling these into balls and sticking the chips on.

She was also trying to sneak in bites for herself as well.  🙂  I am a big fan of everything no bake.  Who isn’t? 🙂  These are the peanut butter version of my No Bake Cooke Dough Bites.

PB Cookie Dough Bites

PB Cookie Dough Bites

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Prep Time 10 min Serves 12 balls     adjust servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanuts
  • 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
  • 3 T maple syrup
  • 2 T peanut butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 T chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. In the food processor , blend up the peanuts and oats. 
  2. Once they are ground into a course consistency, add in the rest of the ingredients except for the chocolate chips.  You may need to soften the peanut butter slightly to get it to blend well. 
  3. Pulse until a dough starts to form. 
  4. Roll into balls and stick on the chocolate chips. 
  5. Place them in the fridge to set for about 30 minutes.  I got 12 balls out of my batch.  Enjoy!

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Thick and Fudgy Brownies

Melissa King 113 Comments

My husband is a huge chocolate lover.   He especially loves fudgy brownies.  I am more of a nut butter girl myself.  So I combined those two things to make these yummy thick and fudgy brownies!  This is attempt number 3 at brownies and these brownies came out so good!  I used white whole wheat in my brownie recipe, but they can easily be done with a gluten free flour as well.

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These can also be done with peanut butter or sunflower butter as well.  I knew these were a hit because my daughter ate hers right up and asked for another.  My husband said they reminded him of Duncan Hines brownies in a box!.  Without the chemicals of course! I used dark chocolate and cacao powder so these are filled with healthy antioxidants for your body too. A brownie you can feel good about eating. Can it get any better than that really?

Thick and Fudgy Brownies

Thick and Fudgy Brownies

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Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Serves 10 brownies     adjust servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. In a large bowl , add all the dry ingredients.
  3. In a saucepan , on medium heat, combine the coconut oil, applesauce, maple syrup, almond butter and chocolate.
  4. Stir until everything is well combined. Set aside.
  5. Line an 8X8 pan with a sheet of parchment paper leaving enough room for some paper to come out the sides. This will make the brownies easy to remove.
  6. Add the heated mixture to the dry ingredients and stir only until combined.
  7. Lastly add the egg and milk and stir until everything is mixed well. Be careful not to over-mix or the brownies can come out tough.
  8. Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes. I kept mine slightly gooey and they worked out great that way. The first time I overcooked them and they were so dry.
  9. Once the brownies are cooled, pull them out by grabbing the parchment paper.
  10. Cut with a pizza cutter into squares.

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Recipe Notes

Store them in a container in the pantry or the fridge. Keep in mind, if you store them in the fridge, they will harden slightly because the coconut oil will solidify. I got about 10 brownies out of my batch. Enjoy!

Coconut Truffles (Vegan and Gluten Free)

Melissa King 73 Comments

Coconut Truffles that are vegan and gluten free.  Let’s be honest, these coconut vegan truffles are not an everyday treat, but when you want to indulge a bit, it makes the perfect little bite of sweetness with none of the bad stuff!

These were a big hit in our family and I hope you like them too!

 

coconut truffles

 

They only take minutes to make too!  I must admit, I rolled these a bit big, so they were more than a bite.  I suggest rolling yours into a bite friendly size.

These should keep in the fridge for quite some time.  I used coconut butter in this so when you take a bite, the coconut literally melts in your mouth.

If you haven’t tried coconut butter yet, you need too!  That stuff is so good!  I get Nutiva Organic Coconut Manna.  If you like my Coconut Cream Larabars, you will love these!

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Coconut Truffles

Coconut Truffles

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Prep Time 15 min Serves 15 truffles     adjust servings

Chocolate and coconut make the perfect combination for these delicious truffles!

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a food processor , combine the dates and shredded coconut.
  2. Then, add in the coconut butter and coconut oil.
  3. Pulse until a dough starts to form.
  4. When the dough is formed, roll into bite sized balls and place in the fridge on a lined baking sheet . Parchment paper works great for this so the balls don’t stick.
  5. Once the balls are firm, heat your chocolate and milk using a double boiler.
  6. Stir constantly until the chocolate is smooth.
  7. Take each ball and roll into the chocolate and place back on the parchment lined sheet.
  8. Put in the fridge for a few hours so the chocolate can set back up.

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Recipe Notes

I should add, when you go to eat one out of the fridge, it will seem hard to bite into at first. As soon as you chew it though, the coconut melts in your mouth. Enjoy!

Chocolate Mint Cookie Dough Bites

Melissa King 50 Comments

Chocolate Mint Cookie Dough Bites.  With St. Patrick’s day coming up, I am trying to think of some vegan friendly desserts.  This recipe came to me after I made my No Bake Vegan Nutella Bites.  These chocolate mint bites remind me of eating mint chocolate chip ice cream.

They are like Thin Mints without the guilt!  These little balls of goodness are vegan, dairy free, soy free and can easily be made gluten free by using gluten free oats.

 

chocolate mint cookie dough bites

 

The best part?  They can be made in 5 minutes.  Since there is no egg in this cookie dough recipe, it’s safe to eat right out of the food processor.

I had to stop my daughter before she ate most them!  They go really well with homemade almond milk.  Yum!

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Chocolate Mint Cookie Dough Bites

Chocolate Mint Cookie Dough Bites

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Prep Time 10 min Serves 12 balls     adjust servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a food processor mix the cashew and oats until they are a powdery consistency.
  2. Then add the dates, cocoa powder, 2 T milk and peppermint extract and mix until a dough starts to form. If the dough looks dry, add a bit more milk.
  3. Roll into balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet . 
  4. Set in the fridge to firm up. I got 12-14 bites out of my batch.

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Homemade Chocolate Larabars Recipe

Melissa King 63 Comments

Homemade Chocolate Larabars.  Everyone seems to love energy bars.  They’re quick, easy and travel well.  Store bought brands can cost over $1.50 a piece, so I have set out to make some homemade versions.

First I came up with a Clif Bar recipe, then a KIND bar and now homemade chocolate brownie larabars.  This chocolate larabars recipe is just a first of several flavors to come.

 

Homemade Chocolate Larabars

 

These homemade larabars took only a few minutes to mix up.  I think the taste was pretty spot on.  I would store them in the fridge just to be sure they stay firm.

These should keep in the fridge for at least a week if not more.   You can also freeze them!

Homemade Chocolate Larabars

Homemade Chocolate Larabars

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Prep Time 15 min

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In the food processor , mix the dates and water until a paste forms.
  2. Add in the cocoa powder and almonds and continue to pulse until a dough comes together.
  3. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment leaving enough room for some to stick out the sides. That way the bars will be easier to pull out. 
  4. Place in the fridge to firm up for a couple hours.

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