Holiday Paleo Dessert Recipes

Holiday Paleo Dessert Recipes

Upon finishing your holiday dinner this Christmas, you'll likely crave a sweet dessert to close the night out. If you're following a paleo diet, there may not be many desserts at the table that you can freely enjoy. Don't stress, we've got you covered. While certain foods are not a part of the paleo diet, that doesn't mean that you have to say goodbye to holiday sweets forever. To help you out, we've rounded up some of the best paleo-friendly holiday flavors and desserts to satisfy that prehistoric sweet tooth of yours. Stocking up on staples like pumpkin, ginger, dark chocolate and apple is a great way to ensure that you're prepared to make your favorite sweets daily. If you're searching for the perfect paleo desserts for Christmas, keep scrollingwe have plenty of options for you to choose from!

Pumpkin

Holiday Paleo Dessert Recipes | Bob's Red Mill Blog As soon as fall arrives, pumpkin spice becomes the flavor of the season. The love for this sweet holiday flavor carries through into winter, and it's baked into delicious Christmas treats. While pumpkin is now a favorite dessert recipe, it wasn't always the case. Pumpkin pie that closely resembles what we enjoy today became increasingly popular in the 18th century and has since remained a Thanksgiving and Christmas staple. When mixed with flavorful spices, pumpkin transforms into a deliciously sweet flavor incorporated into several dessert recipes. Pumpkin bread, cookies and even lattes are enjoyed regularly throughout the holiday season. When following a paleo diet, great emphasis is placed on fresh, whole foods' nutritional benefits. Foods that remain in their natural state from farm to table are highly desired and encouraged. However, due to seasonality, finding freshly grown fruits is not always an option. In this case, it's best to search for as minimally processed foods as possible, and canned pumpkin fits into this category. If you can't find a fresh pumpkin or merely don't want to take the time to turn it into a puree yourself, then canned pumpkin is an excellent paleo alternative. When purchasing canned pumpkin at grocery stores, it's essential to make sure that it is of high quality and free of any added ingredients. Being that pumpkin is a popular holiday flavor, many paleo desserts can be made from it. If you're ready to begin baking with pumpkin, try out these delicious recipes.

Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes

The perfect dessert recipe for waking up to, these Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes are loaded with prehistoric sweetness. Made with our Paleo Pancake and Waffle Mix, pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice, their sweet and tender texture will have everyone begging for seconds. A great way to welcome winter, this warm off the stove treat is taken to the next level when topped with whipped coconut cream and maple syrupboth of which are awesomely paleo!

Paleo Pumpkin Pie Dutch Baby

Holiday Paleo Dessert Recipes | Bob's Red Mill Blog Are you searching for the perfect dessert to bring to this year's small family gathering? Try making this Paleo Pumpkin Pie Dutch Baby recipe. The traditional holiday flavors of pumpkin puree are mixed into our Paleo Baking Flour for the ultimate winter dessert dish! Serve it freshly baked, warm from the oven, and watch your guest's mouths drop as they try a slice.

Apple

While apples are enjoyed year-round, this sweet fruit is a highlight of the holiday season. While most Christmas stockings are now filled to the brim with tiny gifts, this wasn't always the case. In years past, Christmas stockings were not usually stuffed. Instead, they just held one simple gift, and when the tradition started, that gift was commonly an apple or an orange. Over time this tradition grew into what it is today. However, apples remained an essential part of the season. Still given as gifts in many Eastern European Cultures, apples are now more commonly seen baked into a sweet treat on the dessert table. With apples still available to purchase late into the winter season, they're used to make several different desserts ranging from streusel to pies and muffins. Apples are known for being a food that's incredibly healthy for you. One of the few fruits that are allowed on the paleo diet, apples make a nutritious and filling snack. When baked into paleo recipes, they are a great way to naturally sweeten desserts, allowing bakers to steer clear of artificial sweeteners. If you've recently begun a paleo diet, don't be surprised if eating apples becomes a daily habit. To work more apples into your dessert line up, check out our favorite paleo apple dessert.

Paleo Apple Crisp

Holiday Paleo Dessert Recipes | Bob's Red Mill Blog The perfect dessert recipe to close 2020, this Paleo Apple Crisp is sweeter than it sounds. Made with our Paleo Baking Flour and ripe, juicy apples, it's delicious when paired with a scoop of your favorite frozen dessert or banana "nice cream." Make this dessert for guests or enjoy yourself. Its delicious flavors are sure to curb your sugar cravings.

Chocolate

Chocolate desserts make an appearance at nearly every major holiday. Flowers and chocolate are given on Valentine's Day, chocolate eggs are hidden during Easter, and chocolate baked goods fill the Christmas dessert table. When you first began a paleo lifestyle, you probably thought you'd have to say goodbye to chocolate. While chocolate bars are not entirely paleo in the sense that cavemen were eating them, unsweetened dark chocolate and cacao powder is allowed in small amounts. So, why is dark chocolate okay while other varieties of it are not? It all boils down to additives. Many chocolate bars and chocolate candies contain additives like refined sugar, milk and emulsifiers. All of which is not permissible on a paleo diet. If you're a fan of bittersweet chocolate, then you'll likely enjoy paleo-friendly chocolate. It's rich and intense flavor can be a great way to flavor paleo desserts, especially during the holidays. Begin your paleo dessert baking journey by making one of the recipes below.

Paleo Chocolate Avocado Mousse Tartlets

Holiday Paleo Dessert Recipes | Bob's Red Mill Blog Decadent, rich and oh-so-delicious, these Paleo Chocolate Avocado Mousse Tartlets are sure to satisfy any craving. While you may be wondering how avocado found its way into a dessert recipe, you'd be surprised at the light and airy mousse-like texture it brings to this dish. Made with wholesome paleo ingredients like unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup and coconut oil, this is one dessert recipe you won't want to pass up. Crisp chocolate tart shells are filled with creamy chocolate avocado mousse and then topped with sweet fresh raspberries for a dessert that's out of this world delicious. Make this recipe on your next holiday date night, or surprise loved ones at your family gathering.

Ginger

Let's talk ginger. Ginger is an aromatic and somewhat spicy root that's often found in Asian dishes. So, how did it end up as one of our favorite holiday dessert flavors? When dried and ground, ginger turns into a spice that can boost the flavor of countless Christmas desserts. The quintessential holiday spice, ginger, sets the flavor foundation for some of the season's most popular treats. Gingersnaps, gingerbread and spiced ginger cookies work both the dessert table's sweet and savory section. An integral ingredient in many holiday pies, ginger can go almost everywhere that cinnamon can. Because ginger derives from a root, it's an approved ingredient on the paleo food list. Loaded with several health benefits and anti-inflammatory properties, working ginger into your holiday paleo desserts may do some good!

Paleo Ginger Chews

Gingerbread is a staple around the holidays, and these paleo-friendly ginger chews are the perfect dessert to ring in the new year with. Made with Paleo Baking Flour, organic coconut sugar, and a wide array of spices, these chews are an excellent grab and go treat when you're craving something sweet. Easy to make, whip up a batch of them to have on hand at the house or bake them to give to friends as gifts. One thing is for sure: whoever tries these cookies will love them.

Paleo Gingerbread Cookies

Holiday Paleo Dessert Recipes | Bob's Red Mill Blog We couldn't close out our holiday paleo dessert list without adding a great gingerbread recipe to it. These Paleo Gingerbread Cookies are the ideal holiday desserts to bring to any gathering. They're gluten free, grain free, easy to make, and taste great. Because these cookies can be made in a snap, they are an excellent dessert to make when you're running short on time. Bring them to your next small holiday get-together, or enjoy them yourself at home. This recipe is undoubtedly one worth trying! Remember, no holiday season would be complete without a great tasting dessert. Whether you're paleo or not, the recipes on this list are sure to leave you satisfied. Sweet, wholesome and overflowing with flavor, these paleo desserts for Christmas are genuinely some of our favorites. From everyone at Bob's Red Mill, we wish you safe and happy holidays! Have a favorite paleo dessert recipe that you'd like to share? Let us know what desserts you'll be making this season in the comments below.  
Bob's Red Mill
December 20 2020

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