most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-05-22T07:55:04Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/46514 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/46514/no-sweetener-desserts themommybug 2011-06-22T12:25:27Z 2011-06-26T11:11:18Z

<p>I am about 3 weeks into a Paleo-ish diet that I've been placed on ( very willingly) by my naturopath. I have researched and dabbled with Paleo in the past, but this is the first time I've actually made the plunge. I have been having some undiagnosed health issues and we're hoping this diet helps. </p> <p>Currently I'm doing no grain, no starchy veggies (so no potatoes, sweet potato, beet, carrot, etc), no fruit and no sugar/sweetener. I can do raw and high fat dairy (though I'm considering taking this one out). ( as an side note: I'm supposed to keep my carbs at less than 45g, protein at less than 50g and get the balance of my calories from fat....)</p> <p>My dilemma is that I'd really like something dessert like. Does anyone have ideas about something that might hit the spot, but not have sweetener? I know that cream has a natural sweetness to it, as does coconut milk... I'm wondering how an ice cream or pudding sans sweetener would taste. Has anyone tried? Any ideas are welcome. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/46514/no-sweetener-desserts/46517#46517 mtalipova 2011-06-22T12:46:50Z 2011-06-22T12:46:50Z

<p>You can whip your own heavy whipping cream and put a dash of cinnamon on top. Tastes pretty sweet to me. </p> <p>If you mix some shredded coconut and coconut milk and add a tiny bit of salt to it, it'll taste pretty sweet too. </p> <p>If you buy some super dark chocolate (Lindt 85%), it's pretty low carb. You can put some of those shavings on top of the whipped heavy cream too. </p> <p>As you adjust you'll stop craving sweets soon :). </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/46514/no-sweetener-desserts/46521#46521 Jessica G 2011-06-22T13:02:40Z 2011-06-22T13:02:40Z

<p>Can you do nuts? I have all sorts of associations with nuts and sweets due to candy bars. Almond butter on celery might work - crunchy, nutty, sort of sweet. Also, full-fat yogurt, the kind that has cream on top. My favorite brand for this is Seven Stars, usually available at health/naturalfoods shops.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/46514/no-sweetener-desserts/46524#46524 Rick 2011-06-22T13:13:45Z 2011-06-22T13:19:49Z

<p>My go-to's are cappuccino with heavy cream, a shot of whisky or scotch, or a pat of butter. I like to just nibble on butter like others eat cheese. :) None of these are particularly sweet, but they somehow quench my sweet tooth. Also, don't forget super dark 72% and greater dark chocolates or nibs. They contain very low sugar and can give you some sweet relief in small doses.</p> <p>I did try freezing some heavy cream in a bowl last weekend. It gets kinda crystally and VERY hard. But if you have an ice cream maker, I don't see why you can't make ice cream without sugar. Frozen heavy cream tastes really good!!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/46514/no-sweetener-desserts/46525#46525 Kelly 2011-06-22T13:15:22Z 2011-06-22T13:15:22Z

<p>a quick treat that should satisfy your sweet tooth is unsweetened shredded coconut (1/2 oz or up to 1 oz) with a Tsp of organic almond butter. this always works for me in a pinch.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/46514/no-sweetener-desserts/46535#46535 Barb 2011-06-22T13:45:48Z 2011-06-22T13:45:48Z

<p>Vanilla and cinnamon seem to give the illusion of sugar. If/when you decide you can work fruits in again- bananas are super handy in this respect. Are you having cravings for sweets? If so, consider taking bitters or eating a bitter salad before meals.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/46514/no-sweetener-desserts/46537#46537 Maz 2011-06-22T13:47:02Z 2011-06-22T13:47:02Z

<p>Pre heat oven to 180 C. Grease smallish baking dish.(to fit 4-6 eggs + tin of coconut milk) Have larger baking dish/pan for Bain maree. Blend/wisk eggs till fluffy, add coconut milk and Blend for a min or two. Pour into small baking tin. Top with nutmeg. Bake for 30min or until no longer runny. This is my desperate time number one. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/46514/no-sweetener-desserts/46538#46538 Maz 2011-06-22T13:49:17Z 2011-06-22T13:49:17Z

<p>Ps stand small dish in larger one. Fill bottom dish with water till comes 3/4 up sides of smaller dish. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/46514/no-sweetener-desserts/46544#46544 Ryan Wilder 2011-06-22T14:10:24Z 2011-06-22T14:10:24Z

<p>Another vote for 85% chocolate here. Well, unless chocolate triggers your "FEEEEEEEEED ME CHOCOLATE YOU PALEO FREAK" monster. Ahem, but I wouldn't know anything about that (nor do I allow myself to buy the large bar anymore).</p> <p>I've been eyeing this recipe for coconut vanilla icecream for a while now. It looks great! -->http://paleodietlifestyle.com/paleo-coconut-vanilla-ice-cream/</p> <p>-Ryan Wilder</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/46514/no-sweetener-desserts/46572#46572 Jean 2011-06-22T16:07:27Z 2011-06-22T16:07:27Z

<p>Coconut oil mixed with cocoa - very delicious! I sometimes add a little bit of double cream as well!!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/46514/no-sweetener-desserts/46573#46573 greta 2011-06-22T16:09:31Z 2011-06-22T16:09:31Z

<p>melt some butter in a bowl, mix in unsweetened cocoa powder and coconut milk. sometimes I add a splash of heavy cream , a drop of vanilla, or a raw egg to bump it up to the next level. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/46514/no-sweetener-desserts/46578#46578 Wozza 2011-06-22T16:20:45Z 2011-06-22T16:20:45Z

<p>I mix up some canned peach slices and some 85% dark chocolate with as much heavy cream as I can handle.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/46514/no-sweetener-desserts/46600#46600 JansSushiBar 2011-06-22T18:12:48Z 2011-06-22T18:12:48Z

<p>Chowstalker now has a sister site, <a href="http://www.dessertstalker.com" rel="nofollow">DessertStalker.com</a>, showcasing all sorts of paleo dessert recipes (including a couple of mine :) ).</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/46514/no-sweetener-desserts/46660#46660 Heather 2011-06-22T23:38:14Z 2011-06-22T23:38:14Z

<p>Banana soft serve! Freeze a banana (without the peel), then puree it in a blender or food processor. I drizzle almond butter on top or add dark chocolate pieces.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/46514/no-sweetener-desserts/47575#47575 sallycinnamon 2011-06-26T10:20:48Z 2011-06-26T10:20:48Z

<p>Agree with the previous posts - there are many ingredients that taste naturally sweet without having that cloying sweetness that most sweet foods have these days.</p> <p>I crave sweet foods rarely now and am finding Lara Bars too sweet. It's really nice when you realise you don't crave a hit of sugar.</p> <p>I think using the following in some form will really help you: almond meal/flour, coconut flour, cinnamon, natural vanilla extract, coconut milk, berries (these are low sugar).</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/46514/no-sweetener-desserts/47579#47579 Lady Cadaver 2011-06-26T11:11:18Z 2011-06-26T11:11:18Z

<p>Paleo icecream could be the go for you. Coconut milk, egg (whites or whole, it's up to you. Whole makes the icecream richer) and you can flavour however you like. Vanilla beans make a good mix in or you could go for something like fresh mint or even just macadamias as they are quite sweet, for nuts. There are some good recipes for paleo icecream around (just google it). The one I like best from paleodietlifestyle.com has honey in it for sweetener but its optional of course:</p> <p>1 can full fat coconut milk 2 eggs or 4 yolks vanilla bean seeds (or vanilla essence to taste) whatever other flavours you want to add</p> <p>Method - use a double boiler (or a pan with hot water with a bowl on top) to heat the coconut milk, but not boil it. Whisk the eggs into oblivion in a separate bowl. When the coconut milk is hot, add a ladel-full to the eggs and keep whisking. Do this over and over until all the coconut milk is whisked into the eggs. Let it cool down for a little bit, then add your flavours, then refridgerate until cold. Then whack it in the freezer to freeze.</p> <p>So yum!</p>