3 of My Favorite Clean Sweet Treats (Plus the Recipes!)
I’m sharing 3 of my favorite clean sweet treats just in time for your Easter gatherings! I've included the recipes in this post, plus you can find some swaps to clean up other sweet treats.
There are some bonus benefits from these clean treats...
Dates are loaded with fiber and rich in antioxidants. They promote brain function and bone health too! Almond flour is gluten-free, rich in magnesium and Vitamin E. It also adds fiber & protein to whatever you use it in.
If you haven’t tried the Date Caramel Sauce you’re going to want to soon! Trust me ... it’s that good!
1. Date Caramel Sauce Recipe
We love to dip apples in this sauce over and over and over again!
Or you can just eat it with a spoon! IT IS SO SO GOOD!
This recipe is from my newest cookbook, Let's Eat MORE.
Ingredients
3⁄4 cup pitted Medjool dates (about 8 dates)
1⁄4 cup pure maple syrup
1⁄4 cup water
Pinch of salt
1⁄4 cup plus 2 tablespoons raw almond butter
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a blender.
Blend until smooth.
Scraping sides halfway through blending.
Add more water if a smoother texture is desired
2. Grain-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
This recipe is courtesy of my friend Shannon Cunningham.
1 stick of butter (Kerrygold salted butter is my FAVE!)
1 cup coconut sugar
Mix until creamy!
ADD...
1 teaspoon of good vanilla & 1 egg
Mix until creamy!
ADD...
1⁄2 cup peanut butter (Santa Cruz Creamy Dark Roast is the BEST!)
2 cups almond flour
3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 bag Trader Joe’s semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chunks)
Mix well!
Scoop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 8–11 minutes at 350 degrees.
3. Double Chocolate Pumpkin Muffin
This recipe is courtesy of detoxinsta.
Ingredients
1 cup creamy almond butter
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 whole eggs
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, plus more for topping
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a muffin tin with 12 baking cups.
In a large bowl, stir together the almond butter, pumpkin, cocoa, eggs, baking soda, salt, vanilla, coconut sugar, and maple syrup.
Once a smooth, thick batter is formed, fold in the dark chocolate chips.
Divide the batter among the 12 cups, then top each one with a sprinkling of extra dark chocolate chips, if desired.
Bake at 350ºF until the muffins have risen, and the edges are firm to a gentle touch, about 20 minutes.
I've shared before about the benefits of making swaps in your diet. Swaps are small changes that can make a BIG difference in your health and wellness. I love a good swap when baking, and usually, there is no difference in taste (or the final product is even better!). Here are a few of the best baking swaps or substitutions to help "clean up" your sweets.
If you have questions about these recipes or if you’re looking for ways to get more whole foods in your diet share a comment below or send me a DM on Instagram.
