Raspberry Ice Cream

This easy wee gem is dairy and refined sugar free. You only need three ingredients!

Put it in the freezer and use as ice cream or eat straight away as a mousse. It may need some time to defrost when you pull it out of the freezer as it goes rock hard. 

1 can 400ml chilled coconut cream

2 cups frozen berries, I used raspberries

Dash of vanilla essence

Whiz together with a stick blender and you are done. Easy!

Cocoa Nut Balls

Inspired by the "original Frooze Balls - Raw Energy Snacks", these Cocoa Nut Balls are an awesome little treat that will keep you going! They are simple to make and taste great.

These are gluten and grain free. Also dairy free.

Cocoa Nut Balls

Makes 25-30, depending on the size you want.

Ingredients:

1.5 cups of dates, soaked in hot water for 5 minutes, then drained

1 cup cashew pieces, raw

1 cup sliced almonds, raw

1 cup desiccated coconut

1/4 cup 100% cocoa powder

1/4 cup coconut oil

Method:

Mix all ingredients in the whizz or blender and combine well. Whizz for a few minutes.

Squeeze and roll into balls of desired size.

Store in fridge until ready to eat :)

Consume with care, there are a few dates in these - treat as a treat!

                  Simple Tasty Nutrition (c) 2014

Mini Chocolate Raspberry Muffins

The chocolate muffin recipe as requested! I suggest doubling it for normal sized muffins :) Great served with raspberries and cream, yogurt or coconut cream. Oh and a little bit warm..... Yummy!

2 eggs
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup almond flour
1/3 cup desiccated coconut
2-3 tablespoons honey (these aren't very sweet so if you are new to Paleo go 3)
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
5 teaspoons cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Mix wet ingredients together then add dry ingredients. Mix well.

Bake 15-20mins at 180 degrees. 

                   Simple Tasty Nutrition (c) 2013

Who doesn't like a good date scone?

I like creating my own muffin recipes and sometimes they don't work out the best. But these ones are pretty good, they are light and tasty like caramel. In fact, they taste a bit like a good date scone! And who doesn't like a good date scone :-)

These muffins are Paleo friendly , gluten and dairy free, with only dates and banana to sweeten.
A great breakfast or snack on the go.

Banana Date Paleo Muffins 

Ingredients:

2 bananas mashed
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1/2 cup coconut cream
1/2 cup almond flour
5 tablespoons coconut flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch salt
10 dates chopped
1/4 cup melted butter (or coconut oil)

Method:

Preheat oven to 180 degrees C.
Mix together wet ingredients, except for the melted butter.
Add dry ingredients and dates, then mix well.
Fold in melted butter.
Place in 12 small muffin tins.
Bake 20-25 mins.

2013 (c) Simple Tasty Nutrition