Tag: paleo

Jamaican Jerk Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Melissa King 4 Comments

The other day, my husband was at the Whole Foods salad bar.  He saw they had some Jamaican Jerk Roasted Sweet Potatoes, but the were so expensive!  So he had to create his own version that is very affordable and easy to make!

We have had many recipes inspired from the Whole Foods salad bar.  A few examples are: Kale and Apple Salad, Curry Chickpea Cous Cous, and my Carrot Ginger Detox Salad.  These Jamaican Jerk Roasted Sweet Potatoes would be a great addition to your Thanksgiving table.

Jamaican Jerk Roasted Sweet Potatoes

This healthy side dish has big and bold flavors.  It will not disappoint!  It also fits just about any diet.  Vegan, gluten free, paleo, grain free, dairy free, and nut free.

The great thing about this recipe is that you will have extra seasoning left over that you can use at another time.  It works well with any veggies or on your favorite protein.

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Chocolate Almond Butter Mousse Pie

Melissa King 37 Comments

Calling all nut butter lovers!  This Chocolate Almond Butter Mousse Pie is a must try! It starts with a date-sweetened almond pecan crust.  Then it’s filled with a luxurious almond butter chocolate mousse.  This pie may have a few steps to make it, but it’s completely no-bake and very simple despite the long instruction list.  It’s worth every minute.

This pie kind of reminded me of my chocolate mousse pie.  It’s also similar to my chocolate pumpkin mousse pie.  You really can’t go wrong when you are talking about any chocolate mousse!

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This rich and creamy pie is no-bake, vegan, gluten free AND paleo approved!  So it’s basically for everyone and needs to be a staple at your holiday dessert party.  Trust me! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

If you need a nut-free version, you can make the crust out of sunflower and pumpkin seeds and then use sunflower butter in the filling.  Another great idea would be to sprinkle some coarse ground sea salt on top.  Yum!  I will be trying that next time for sure!

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Healthy 4 Ingredient Mocha Mousse

Melissa King 12 Comments

You have got to try this Healthy 4 Ingredient Mocha Mousse!  It only take s a few minutes to whip up!  This would be the perfect dessert if you were short on time.  It’s super rich and satisfying too!

I got the recipe idea from a similar recipe I saw on Sugar Free Mom.  Her recipe called for dairy, and this is my dairy free version.  I think it came out really good.  And really, who doesn’t like chocolate and coffee together?

Healthy 4 ingredient mocha mousse

This healthy mousse recipe is vegan, gluten free and paleo approved.  There is zero refined sugar.  I topped mine with some dark chocolate chips, but that is totally optional.

Hazelnuts would also be delicious.  It’s great on it’s own as well. It would also make some pretty delicious frosting for cake or cupcakes!

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Secret Ingredient Chocolate Silk Pie

Melissa King 8 Comments

Hi guys! This is Emily from PrettyPies.com and I’m thrilled to be guest posting today! I’ve got a little secret… and it’s hidden inside this delectable chocolate pie. That’s why I’m calling it my Secret Ingredient Chocolate Silk Pie.

secret ingredient chocolate silk pie

Unlike conventional chocolate silk pies, this one has NO flour, sugar, dairy, eggs or cornstarch, but it tastes just as delicious! And the best part: it’s SO much healthier since it’s made with simple whole foods, including two super healthy secret ingredients! Plus vegan and Paleo-friendly to boot.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Mousse Pie

Melissa King 16 Comments

Tonight I am going to a dinner party, and I was asked to bring a pumpkin dessert.  That is how this pumpkin chocolate mousse pie came about.  It’s got a chocolate pecan crust, a rich pumpkin mousse for the filling, and a chocolate drizzle on top.  So yum!!

You can tell by the picture that I may have gone a little crazy with the chocolate.  I’m sure the guests won’t complain!

pumpkin chocolate mousse pie

This healthy pie may look fancy, but it’s super simple to whip up!  There is actually no baking required.  You can make it ahead of time and pull it out when you are ready to eat.  It happens to be vegan, gluten free AND paleo approved!

This pie would be a great dessert for Thanksgiving as well.  It’s a great alternative to traditional pumpkin pie and great for chocolate lovers! Since there is no baking required, making this leaves the oven free to cook all those yummy Thanksgiving eats. I hope you enjoy it!

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