Coconut Flour Mug Cake

Even though Jake and I had a cheat day on Friday, I was still jealous at all the Easter candy that popped up on my Instagram feed yesterday. I felt a little left out of all the Easter gloriousness...but then I remembered a way around it.

Paleo's get treats too!

I remembered seeing a paleo mug cake recipe on one of my fellow paleo-ers Instagram feeds so I sought it out. Now, I've made mug cakes before, but never with this success! Here's the recipe I used.

Coconut Flour Paleo Mug Cake: 

From Pumped Pumpkin

2 tablespoons coconut flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
4 tablespoons coconut milk (or whatever milk you have)
1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
6 drops or 1 packet of Stevia

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl (I do this A. to save a mess and B. because I have a hard time stirring in a mug, this also helps beat out the lumps etc).
2. Microwave for 1:30. 
3. Top with anything but I chose coconut whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. 

Apple Crumble with Coconut Whipped Cream.

The worst part of starting paleo for me was that I had to give up baking. I love baking! But I've turned a positive eye on the situation. I'm claiming this situation to find new ways to bake!

My first baking journey was this yummy dessert. 

Apple Crumble with Coconut Whipped Cream:

Apples, chopped up (I used 2 apples which is a good amount for 2 people)
Nuts, I used pecans
Lemon juice
Cinnamon and nutmeg
Coconut flour, about 1/3 cup
Dried dates, 4-5
Coconut Oil, about 1-2 tablespoons chilled (so it's solid)


1. Chop up the apples and nuts, combine in a bowl and sprinkle lemon juice over them. Spice it up with some cinnamon and nutmeg.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and dates. Add chopped solid coconut oil and blend again.
3. Place filling in either individual ramekins or a pie dish. Cover with topping and seal with foil. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes then uncover and bake till the tops are nice and brown. 
4. Top with coconut whipped cream, which you can find here, and enjoy!

Feel free to mix it up with different fruit and nut combos. Next on my list is strawberries and almonds!!

NOTE: I noticed that the topping was a bit dry for my taste. I want to play around with it and figure out how to make it more crumbly. Once I do, I'll post it.

Paleo Pancakes.

This morning I woke up in the mood for brunch. But I wanted it to be quick and easy (as I spend a majority of my time every other day cooking and cleaning). So I decided that pancakes were the best option.

So I found the great recipe for coconut flour pancakes!

Paleo Pancakes: 

2 cups raisins

2 tablespoons cinnamon

2 tablespoons almond milk

1/2 cup coconut flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

8 eggs

Honestly, the directions should be self explanatory...

I made a few adjustments, however. I used half raisins and half craisins (oooh yeah!) and instead of almond milk, I used this great blend of almond and coconut milk. It's really delicious!