Desserts & Treats
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Almond Flour Cookies
Top these cookies with some nut butter, or a homemade glaze made from a mix of coconut oil and honey.
Black Bean Brownies
You can’t taste the black beans — and won’t miss the dairy or gluten — in these better-for-you brownies.
Froyo Bites
This cool summer snack is naturally sweetened by your favorite seasonal berries, which is complemented by the rich creaminess of Greek yogurt.
Triple Coconut Rice Pudding
This dairy-free treat is full of healthy fats, and the mango-lime topping gives it a zesty flair.
Coconut Macaroons
These snowball-looking macaroons are a perfect winter treat. Drizzle with dark chocolate if desired to make this dessert a little extra sweet.
Holidrizzled Popcorn
This popcorn looks like a winter wonderland, and is a great alternative to high-sugar kettle corn or the unhealthy oils found in microwave popcorn.
Paleo Pumpkin Bread
This recipe features fresh, roasted pumpkin, which is easy and so much more delicious than canned. You’ll make more roasted pumpkin here than you’ll need for one loaf; visit ElanasPantry.com for more pumpkin recipes.
Apple Pie Fruit Dip
The perfect fall dip — and an easy way to get your kids to eat their fruit.
Gluten-Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake
This simple-to-make baked treat from Elana’s Pantry delivers on flavor and whole-food goodness.
Watermelon Kiwi Pops
Make your own pops to avoid the high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors and flavors, and processed and artificial sweeteners often found in store-bought varieties.
Single Serve Peach Cobbler
This single-serve cobbler is made from whole-food ingredients.
Pineapple Paradise Pops
Refreshing, sweet, and delicious — with only three ingredients required.
Pomegranate Granita
This elegant frozen dessert — with a flavor reminiscent of mulled wine — includes spices that help support your immune system during cold-and-flu season.
Avocado-Mint Sherbet
Avocados make a great base for this creamy frozen dessert, which doesn’t require dairy or eggs. If you like the combination of mint and chocolate, add 1/4 cup raw cacao nibs to the mix before freezing.
Fruit Crumble
The best thing about a crisp or crumble is that it’s a quick and easy dessert that you can toss together with any fruit you have on hand. Small berries can be thrown in whole; larger ones, like strawberries, are better cut in half. Stone fruits, like plums, peaches, and apricots, need to be pitted and sliced into bite-sized pieces. You can also use frozen fruit, as long as you thaw it first and drain the liquid. You might try adding a little vanilla, ginger, or grated citrus zest to the fruit for added zing. Or use some “pie spices” like cinnamon, allspice, and cardamom in the topping.
Fresh, Fruity Porridge
Spoon the ingredients into Mason jars, pop the jars in the fridge, and let chill overnight so the oats soften and the flavors mingle.
Flan
Custards that are traditionally baked in a bain-marie, or water bath, turn out even better in the pressure cooker: They cook more evenly and are less likely to form large bubbles or curdle.
Coconut Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate truffles are traditionally made with cream, butter, and egg yolks, but this simple version uses coconut milk and coconut oil. Try different flavorings such as orange or lemon zest, cinnamon, cardamom, or even a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Vegan Dark-Chocolate Pudding
This pudding is rich, satisfying, and dairy-free. Experiment by adding a bit of grated orange zest, a little vanilla or almond extract, or a tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter.
Chocolate and Cacao Nib Gelato
Cacao nibs add crunch while a dash of cayenne adds some subtle heat.
Coconut-Cherry Almond Cookies
These yummy cookies are both gluten-free and vegan. If you’re hankering for a gooey chocolate version, substitute dark chocolate chips for the cacao nibs.