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Banana Bread Muffins

Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins

Recipe found on: peanutbutterrunner.com
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These Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are soft, naturally sweet, and kid-approved. Made with almond and coconut flour, they’re a healthier option that still tastes like a treat.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda

  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

  • ¾ cup almond flour

  • ¼ cup coconut flour

  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips (Lily’s or preferred)

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 very ripe bananas, mashed

  • ½ cup Swerve (granular)

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat

  • Preheat oven to 350°F

  • Prepare muffin pan

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a bowl, whisk together:

    • baking soda

    • baking powder

    • salt

    • cinnamon

    • nutmeg

    • almond flour

    • coconut flour

    • chocolate chips

3. Mix Wet Ingredients

  • In separate bowl, mix:

    • coconut oil

    • eggs

    • mashed bananas

    • Swerve

    • vanilla

4. Combine

  • Add wet ingredients to dry

  • Mix gently (do NOT overmix)

5. Bake

  • Divide batter into 12 muffin cups

  • Bake 18–22 minutes until set

6. Cool

  • Let cool 10–15 minutes before removing

Paleo Butter Pecan Caramel Ice Cream

Cooking Time: 15 minutes + freeze time
Servings: 6

Recipe found on: livinghealthywithchocolate.com
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This Creamy Coconut Ice Cream is rich, smooth, and dairy-free—with a secret ingredient that keeps it soft and scoopable: arrowroot powder. Swirled with homemade caramel, it’s a next-level healthy dessert.

Ingredients

Ice Cream Base

  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk

  • 1 egg (optional)

  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder

  • 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

  • Pinch of Himalayan salt

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

  • ⅓ cup caramel sauce (see below)

Caramel Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • ¼ cup coconut sugar

  • ½ cup full-fat coconut milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Pinch sea salt

Instructions

1. Make Ice Cream Base

  • In saucepan, combine:

    • coconut milk

    • egg (optional)

    • arrowroot powder

    • honey/maple syrup

    • salt

  • Heat slowly until it reaches a light boil

2. Cool & Chill

  • Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes

  • Stir in vanilla

  • Refrigerate overnight (best texture)
    (or skip and proceed)

3. Churn

  • Pour mixture into ice cream maker

  • Follow machine instructions

4. Add Caramel

  • Swirl caramel into ice cream with a knife

5. Freeze

  • Freeze at least 3 hours until firm

Caramel Sauce Instructions

1. Heat Base

  • Bring water + coconut sugar to a light boil

2. Add Ingredients

  • Stir in coconut milk, vanilla, and salt

3. Cook

  • Simmer 15–20 minutes, stirring constantly

  • Cook until thickened and darker

4. Cool

  • Let cool and store in fridge

Keto No Bake Cookies

Prep Time: 5 minutes + chill time
Servings: ~18 bites

Recipe found on: howtothisandthat.com
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These Peanut Butter Coconut Bites are a quick, no-bake snack made with simple ingredients and healthy fats. They’re sweet, satisfying, and perfect for kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons real butter

  • ⅔ cup natural peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)

  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

  • 4 drops vanilla stevia (or sweetener of choice)

  • 1 tablespoon cacao or cocoa powder (optional)

Instructions

1. Melt

  • Melt butter in a microwave-safe dish

2. Mix Base

  • Stir in peanut butter until smooth

  • Add cocoa powder (if using)

3. Combine

  • Add stevia and shredded coconut

  • Mix well

4. Shape

  • Scoop into ~2-inch portions onto a sheet pan

5. Chill

  • Freeze 5–10 minutes until set

Chia Seed Pudding

Prep Time: 5 minutes + chill time
Servings: 2–3

Recipe found on: wellnessmama.com
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This Chia Seed Pudding is a simple, high-fiber base you can customize any way you want. It’s creamy, filling, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even a healthy dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond milk

  • 4 tablespoons chia seeds

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 4 drops liquid stevia (or maple syrup to taste)

Instructions

Option 1: Smooth Version

  • Add all ingredients to a blender

  • Blend 1–2 minutes until completely smooth

Option 2: Whole Seed Version

  • Blend all ingredients except chia seeds

  • Stir in chia seeds after blending

Chill

  • Pour into a jar or container

  • Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight

Avocado Chocolate Pudding

Prep Time: 10 minutes + chill time
Servings: 4

Kid-approved healthy dessert 🙌

This Avocado Chocolate Pudding is rich, creamy, and tastes just like traditional chocolate pudding—without the junk. A perfect way to sneak in healthy fats while satisfying a sweet tooth.

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe avocados, peeled & pitted

  • ½ cup unsweetened cacao powder (or cocoa)

  • ½ cup Swerve (granular)

  • ½ cup almond or coconut milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon stevia drops

Instructions

1. Blend

  • Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor

  • Blend until completely smooth

2. Chill

  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour

3. Serve

  • Enjoy chilled

Greek Yogurt Cookie Dough

Prep Time: 10 minutes (+ soak time)
Servings: 4–6

Recipe found on: chocolatecoveredkatie.com
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This Chickpea Cookie Dough is shockingly delicious—creamy, sweet, and tastes just like real cookie dough. Packed with fiber and protein, it’s a healthy dessert you can eat by the spoonful.

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas (or white beans)

  • Heaping ⅛ teaspoon salt

  • Heaping ⅛ teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¼ cup nut butter (your choice)

  • 1¼ cups pitted dates

  • ⅓ cup chocolate chips (or sugar-free)

  • 2 tablespoons oat or almond flour (optional)

  • Milk of choice (as needed)

Instructions

1. Soak Dates

  • Cover dates with ½ cup water

  • Let soak at least 8 hours

2. Blend

  • Add all ingredients (including soaking liquid) to a food processor

  • Blend until very smooth

3. Add Chocolate Chips

  • Stir in chocolate chips

4. Serve

  • Enjoy immediately or chill

Gluten Free Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Donuts

Cooking Time: 5–15 minutes
Servings: 20–24 donut bites (or 12 donuts)

Recipe found on: frugalfarmwife.com
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These Banana Chocolate Chip Donut Bites are soft, sweet, and kid-approved. Made with better-for-you ingredients and customizable swaps, they’re perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a fun treat.

Ingredients

Donuts / Donut Bites

  • 1 large banana (~1 cup mashed)

  • ½ cup brown sugar or Swerve brown sugar (erythritol)

  • ½ cup plain or Greek yogurt

  • ¼ cup butter, melted

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

  • 2 cups gluten-free flour mix
    OR

    • 1 cup almond flour + 1 cup coconut flour

  • ½ teaspoon guar or xanthan gum (omit if already in mix)

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup chocolate chips (Lily’s or preferred)

Cinnamon Sugar Topping (Optional)

  • ¼ cup sugar

  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat

  • Preheat oven to 325°F

2. Blend Wet Ingredients

  • Puree banana

  • Add sugar, yogurt, butter, eggs, and vanilla

  • Blend until smooth

3. Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a bowl, combine:

    • flour

    • xanthan gum (if needed)

    • baking powder

    • baking soda

    • salt

4. Combine

  • Pour wet mixture into dry

  • Mix until just combined

  • Fold in chocolate chips

5. Shape & Cook

Donut Holes (Recommended):

  • Pipe batter into donut maker

  • Cook ~5 minutes

OR Donuts:

  • Fill greased donut pan ¾ full

  • Bake 12–15 minutes

6. Add Topping (Optional)

  • Mix cinnamon + sugar

  • Dip donuts in melted butter

  • Coat in cinnamon sugar

Healthy Chai Spice Apple Crumble

Cooking Time: 55 minutes + chill time
Servings: 6–8

Recipe found on: amyshealthybaking.com
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This Chai-Spiced Apple Crumble is warm, cozy, and full of comforting flavors. Tender apples paired with a lightly sweet streusel topping make this a perfect healthier dessert or fall-inspired treat.

Ingredients

Streusel Topping

  • ¾ cup old-fashioned oats (gluten-free if needed)

  • ¼ cup whole wheat flour (or millet flour)

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

  • 1½ tablespoons butter, melted

Apple Filling

  • 6 cups red apples, diced (~4 large)

  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot flour

  • ¾ teaspoon cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

1. Preheat

  • Preheat oven to 350°F

  • Grease an 8-inch square pan

2. Make Streusel

  • Mix oats, flour, and cinnamon

  • Add maple syrup and melted butter

  • Stir until combined (crumbly texture)

3. Prepare Filling

  • Toss apples with:

    • arrowroot flour

    • cinnamon

    • ginger

    • cardamom

    • cloves

4. Assemble

  • Add apple mixture to pan

  • Press down lightly

  • Sprinkle streusel on top (break up clumps)

5. Bake

  • Bake 50–60 minutes

  • Until apples are tender

6. Cool & Chill

  • Cool to room temperature

  • Refrigerate at least 3 hours to thicken