Wow, when I need a treat this is what I make.  No refined sugars and all good stuff.  Pictured is the Tahini Fudge and Chocolate Cups.  Noting the brands I use in the ingredients.

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Tahini Fudge
Ingredients
1 cup Artisana tahini (organic sesame seed butter)
¼ cup gently melted Nutiva Organic coconut oil
2 tablespoons Date Lady Date Syrup
½ tablespoon Frontier Organic vanilla extract (non-alcoholic)
¼ teaspoon salt
1/4 cup Pascha dark chocolate chips (100% unsweetened cocoa)

Method
Whisk all ingredients together* and pour into parchment cup lined muffin tin.  Place muffin tin in freezer to set.  Store in freezer and allow to slightly thaw before enjoying.

​*I added chips individually to cups before freezing.

Chocolate Cups
Ingredients
Base:  
1/2 cup gently melted organic coconut oil
1/3 cup Date Lady Date Syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
dash of sea salt
1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
Add-ins:
Chopped Dried Fruit (unsweetened), unsweetened coconut flakes, chopped roasted nuts or for me it's organic crunchy peanut butter (3/4 cup)

Method
​Whisk liquid ingredients then stir in cocoa powder until well combined.  Add mix-ins and spoon into parchment cup lined muffin tin.  Place muffin tin in freezer until set.  Store in freezer and allow to thaw slightly before enjoying.

I tend to be a weekend cook.  These pancakes are super easy and freeze well.  Makes for a wonderful weekday breakfast (or dinner).  I load these up with pecans and serve with butter and 100% fruit spread.



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Just love this easy pizza.  Start with Julian Bakery Paleo Thin Pizza Crust Mix.  Mix with water and a little salt (optional).  I divide the dough into three approximately 6 inch personal pizzas.  Bake all three and freeze the extras for a weekday shortcut.  Top baked crust as desired and bake again for 9 - 10 minutes.   See package for instructions.
Explore Thrive Life for a selection of toppings.  Make your own pizza sauce by blending tomato dices into powder then adding water to desired consistency.  Add spices such as Thrive Life's Italian Seasoning and Garlic.

​Pizza crust available at iHerb.

What better combination than strawberries and chocolate?  Now it's possible with no refined sugar thanks to Date Lady.  I decided to tweak my favorite cookie recipe and add in Thrive Life freeze dried strawberries (powdered using my Vitamix).  The results - delicious.  Added the chocolate goodness with Date Lady's Chocolate Spread.  These cookies are chewy.  I decided to store them in the refrigerator without the chocolate spread then add it right before serving.

Adapted from https://leelalicious.com/gf-chewy-cinnamon-molasses-cookies-flourless-giveaway/

Thinking about the Holidays, what's better than cookies?  These cookies are fabulous with a variation suggested in the notes and pictured.  I think both the spice and lemon-poppy seed versions will be crowd favorites.  These cookies bake up great and freeze well.

My choice for ingredients include Bob's Red Mill almond flour and baking soda, Simply Organic spices, Date Lady date sugar and syrup plus Young Living's Lemon Vitality.

Adapted from https://leelalicious.com/gf-chewy-cinnamon-molasses-cookies-flourless-giveaway/

Love these waffles.  They are great for breakfast or dinner.  Double the batch and freeze any extras with a toaster compatible size in mind.  I usually freeze any extras with parchment paper as a separator.  Great with nuts or dried fruit added to the batter.

The 100% fruit is St. Dalfour available in local grocery stores or online at vitacost.com (referral link).

My staples include Bob's Red Mill flours, baking soda and arrowroot powder.

Adapted from 
https://minimalistbaker.com/the-best-vegan-gluten-free-waffles/

Need a snack?  Make your own veggie spread using Kite Hill's Cream Cheese Style Spread (plain).  I added minced red bell pepper and red onion, sprinkled in some garlic powder, dried parsley, original Mrs. Dash and fresh ground pepper.  You may customize veggies and seasonings to your preference and serve on your favorite gluten-free crackers.  I like Julian Bakery Paleo Salt and Pepper crackers.  Simple Mills Almond Flour crackers are also a good choice.