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So its that time of the year and I know we are all going to be tempted into eating treats while we are at friend's and family's. What kind of "paleo" sweet treats do plan on bringing to share to all your non-paleo friends?

I've started a small collection but I thought it would be fun to see what you are doing this time of the year? Are you allowing yourself to be a little more flexible on what goes in your mouth given the holiday season?

Here are my favorite:

Macadamia Brittle http://www.thewholekitchen.com/macadamia-brittle/

Fruit Bark http://www.thewholekitchen.com/dark-chocolate-fruit-bark/

Peppermint Patties http://www.thewholekitchen.com/peppermint-patties/

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omg that macadamia nut brittle looks quasi-orgasmic. – gydle Dec 11 2011 at 20:16
Oh- it is very good. Beware! – Hannah Willette Dec 11 2011 at 21:48
keep the recipes coming i am ready for the sugar coma :) – JakeA Dec 13 2011 at 18:06
I have to add one more treat! We just made bacon wrapped dates and they are AMAZING! I will be posting these on my paleo food blog soon. If you haven't been there its www.thewholekitchen.com – Hannah Willette Dec 18 2011 at 2:24

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I'm coming at the holidays from a different angle.

The most wild and crazy thing my grandson and I have talked about is egg nog and if I make that I won't be putting sugar in it. Otherwise, our holiday treats will be meat-based:

  • bacon-wrapped sweet potato chunks
  • sauteed stew beef with salt and pepper
  • expensive meats like goose, duck, shrimp, etc.
  • increased assortments of fruit

Because of my binge eating disorder, in order to escape the trap of the SAD-based lifestyle I had to change my thinking at a very deep level. I make no attempt to "process" ancestral foods into neolithic desserts because it doesn't fit my new thought process. I'd make an effort for my grandson but he doesn't want me to because, while only about 50% ancestral, he's very weight-conscious.

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 I like your meat-based treats! – Hannah Willette Dec 11 2011 at 18:03
I like the way you think; I'm trying to do the same. – jim_bob Dec 11 2011 at 18:50
I just found THIS: culturedfoodlife.com/… coconut kefir eggnog! – November Dec 13 2011 at 6:10
Whoo-ee! I'll have to try the eggnog recipe. I'm planning to make some anyhow, but I hadn't seen that one. Thx – Nance Dec 13 2011 at 14:50
Nance, these treats sound amazing! Non sugar-rush inducing, savoury yumminess! Quick question - What's your recipe for the bacon-wrapped sweet potato chunks? Both of those are my 2 favourite foods right now. – Mashanshell Dec 13 2011 at 18:57
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These are recipes that are easy to make, relatively "healthy" and that go over pretty well with "non-paleo" people.

Paleo "Snowballs" made with organic coconut oil, coconut butter, and coconut flakes...

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Almonds (soaked, sprouted, spiced, and then roasted)...

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"Buttered" Hazelnuts (soaked, sprouted, coated in ghee, and then roasted)...

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Coconut oil and chocolate bacon "bites" with maple and lard "frosting"...

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On the savory side, I'm working on a sausage ball made with venison sausage, real cheddar cheese, and a "paleo" version of Bisquick (coconut flour, leavening, etc.) but I don't have any pictures or a post up...yet!

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 ummm, let me just say, drooool :9 – November Dec 11 2011 at 22:35
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http://www.elanaspantry.com/brownies/ Best Paleo dessert I've found so far. I use honey instead of Agave. I'm bringing these to dinner Christmas day. Everyone welcomes brownies even though it's not a traditional Christmas item. These are better than any traditional recipe I've ever made. My husband who is a chef by trade agrees.

Elana's Mounds Candy Bars are our 2nd favorite Paleo dessert. http://www.elanaspantry.com/mounds-candy-bars/. I make them in WF mini cupcake tins. Pick the tins that are partially foil and not all paper so they can withstand the painting of the chocolate up the sides.

If I was hosting, I'd also do up some Paleo ice-cream, and I'm still looking for a good pumpkin pie recipe. Sisson's recent recipe left much to be desired in the crust but the filling was good. Won't be making that one again.

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i made a similar pie at thanksgiving. i used a mixture of walnut, coconut, almond and egg whites for the pre-baked crust. – sage_ Dec 11 2011 at 15:32
agree on the sisson crust. It burned to a crisp. But the filling was good... – gydle Dec 11 2011 at 20:07
did you pre-cook the crust sage? I think that's why my sisson crust was a fail. – gydle Dec 11 2011 at 20:17
I did that same pumpkin pie and the crust was totally burned by the end. And yep, I had prebaked it as recommended. Never again - waste of time, effort, and walnuts. – familygrokumentarian Dec 11 2011 at 21:15
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It seems like we always enjoyed Magic Cookie Bars at this time of year. I modified the traditional recipe to be paleo-friendly using coconut milk sweetened with coconut palm sugar, instead of sweetened condensed milk. They are just as delicious too! The recipe is here!

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Wow, those all look awesome! If you don't have time to get in the kitchen and whip up any of these (damn fine looking desserts), take a look at www.paleotreats.com and the Brownie Bombs, Mac Attacks (chocolate macaroons) and the Cacao Now! (chocolate/fruit/nut bar). All are awesome and can be at your door ASAP. Enjoy! Nik & the PT Crew

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I'm trying the banana pumpkin pudding today

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You will love it! Its perfect for this time of the year. You can also through this pudding into the blender with some ice for a smoothie. – Hannah Willette Dec 18 2011 at 2:21
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I love pie! So I make pecan pie and pumpkin pie for both thanksgiving and christmas dinner. http://northwestcavegirls.com/2011/12/pumpkin-and-pecan-pie/

Apple crumble is also a family favorite http://northwestcavegirls.com/2011/12/paleoprimal-apple-crumble/

and for christmas Cavegirl Kate's Christmas puddings hit the spot http://northwestcavegirls.com/2011/12/ho-ho-hopaleo-christmas-puds/

last but not least, eggnog is a must at the holidays http://northwestcavegirls.com/2011/12/a-few-paleo-christmas-recipes/

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