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Creamy Keto Fudgesicles (Paleo & Vegan)

Unlike many homemade ice pops, these keto fudgesicles are ultra creamy and fudgy while being paleo and vegan. Super healthy avocados are the secret ingredient that you’ll never guess is in there!

I have tried to make fudgesicles at home many, many times before, but I never loved them enough to post on the blog. They always tasted yummy, but the texture was a little bit off. I wanted to recreate that creamy, fudgy, and soft texture that you can get from store-bought fudgesicles I used to love growing up, but they always turned out a bit too icy and runny when melted.

Creamy Keto Fudgesicles Recipe

Which is why I’m super stoked today to finally post a keto fudgesicles recipe with the perfect texture, in my humble opinion. It seriously tastes like regular fudgesicles that’s thick and velvety, but it’s actually really healthy dairy free!

The secret ingredient? Avocados! Using ripe avocados made the keto fudgesicles mixture super thick and, once frozen, carried on that creamy texture as well. And don’t worry, you’ll never guess that they are in there because you really can’t taste them at all!

How to Make Paleo & Vegan Fudgesicles With Maple Syrup (Not Keto)

I know not all my readers are keto or low carb, and may not feel the need to use zero carb sweeteners like erythritol in your recipes. If that’s the case for you, you can easily just use maple syrup with small adjustments to the ingredients.

All you need to do is reduce the coconut milk to 1/2 cup instead of 1 full cup, and replace the erythritol with the same amount of maple syrup. Even though you are halving the coconut milk, the ripe avocados are rich enough to not interfere with the creamy texture of the fudgesicles. It’s such a simple adjustment but works perfectly!

Creamy Keto Fudgesicles (Paleo & Vegan)

Unlike many homemade ice pops, these keto fudgesicles are ultra creamy and fudgy while being paleo and vegan. Super healthy avocados are the secret ingredient that you'll never guess is in there!

Course Dessert

Prep Time 3 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Freezing time 4 hours

Servings 6 fudgesicles

Calories 218kcal

Ingredients

2 medium ripe avocados
1 cup full fat coconut milk For a paleo version, reduce by 1/2 cup
1/2 cup erythritol For a paleo version, use 1/2 cup maple syrup instead
1/2 cup cacao powder or cocoa powder
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp sea salt

Equipment

Popsicle mold
Popsicle sticks

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a high powered blender and blend until smooth. The mixture should be creamy and thick.
Divide the mixture into 6 popsicle molds.
Push down the popsicle sticks into the middle of the mold.
Freeze for at least 4 hours.
When ready to eat, run the mold under warm water to remove the fudgesicles easily.

Notes

If you aren’t low carb, you can easily make this recipe paleo by adjusting the coconut milk amount to 1/2 cup and replacing erythritol with maple syrup.

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Paleo Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache

Whether it’s for a special occasion or you are just looking for a decadent treat, this paleo chocolate cake is rich, moist, and is always a crowd favorite!

Ever since going gluten free, I didn’t eat cake for a LONG time. When I first found out about my intolerance years ago, there weren’t many gluten free bakery options available, and I wasn’t skilled enough for baking one myself back then.

These days, there are SO MANY options and it’s amazing, but now I love getting creative in the kitchen so I can whip up a healthier version at home.

Paleo Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache Recipe

This Paleo Chocolate Cake is coming to you after several attempts in my kitchen. If you’ve been following my blog for a long time, you probably know that I’m not the most skilled baker and it always takes several tries before my dessert recipes are yummy enough to post.

However, all the failed attempts were 100% worth it after I took a bite out of this cake because it turned out of so moist and fluffy, unlike many paleo chocolate cakes I’ve tried before.

Chocolate Ganache

Of course, if you are going to make this paleo chocolate cake, you can’t forget the ganache! You can use any frosting you want, but I love this ganache. It’s SO easy to make, spreads well, and makes the cake extra decadent and delicious.

Just make sure that the cake is completely cooked before frosting so the ganache doesn’t melt on you during the process!

Substitutions?

Just because I get asked about substitutions often in baking recipes, I want to address it now. Almond flour and cassava flour work quite differently than other grain free flours, so I don’t recommend you make any substitutions.

Full fat coconut milk (from the can) is necessary to give the paleo chocolate cake that rich and decadent texture and flavor.

Also, I have not tried this recipe with flax eggs or gelatin eggs, so I cannot guarantee results. Please leave me a comment if you try these out and they turn out well for you!

It’s honestly best to follow the directions as is. Baking can be a tricky and each ingredient has a specific purpose so I hope you try the recipe and love it as much as I do!

Paleo Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache

Whether it’s for a special occasion or you are just looking for a decadent treat, this paleo chocolate cake is rich, moist, and is always a crowd favorite!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 48 minutes

Cooling Time 1 hour

Total Time 53 minutes

Servings 16 slices

Calories 363kcal

Ingredients

Cake

2 cups blanched almond flour
1 cup cassava flour
1 1/4 cup coconut sugar
1 cup cocoa powder or cacao powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp sea salt
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup ghee or coconut oil, melted and cooled
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Ganache

3/4 cup full fat coconut milk
8 oz semisweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

Chocolate Cake

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease a 9-inch spring foam cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, cassava flour, coconut sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, coconut milk, water, ghee, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract.
Pour wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir together until a batter forms.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and flatten out the top with a spatula.
Bake for 45-48 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely.

Chocolate Ganache

While the cake is a cooling, place the coconut milk in a small saucepan and heat on medium low until hot, just before it starts to simmer. You can also heat it up in the microwave.
Add in chocolate chips and coconut oil, and stir together until smooth and silky.
Remove from heat and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to cool and thicken. Don’t forget to remove it from the fridge as it’ll harden once it chills too long.
Once the cake is cooled completely, spoon the ganache on the top of the cake and smooth it across the top.
Slice to serve.

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Cherry Jam Filled Paleo Chocolate Cups (Vegan)

These 6-ingredient Vegan and Paleo Chocolate Cups filled with yummy cherry jam are the perfect Valentine’s or Halloween treat. They are so easy to make and you don’t even need to turn on the oven!

Soooo ever since I made my Cherry Garcia Ice Cream over the summer, I’ve been obsessed with the combination of cherries and chocolate. I think I actually prefer it over strawberries and chocolate which is saying a lot.

Now that we are fully into Fall and cherries are not in season anymore, I’ve been purchasing frozen cherries and they are amazing. Not only do they taste delicious, they are pitted already making them so easy to use in recipes like these Cherry Jam Filled Paleo Chocolate Cups.

Cherry Jam Filled Paleo Chocolate Cups Recipe

These vegan and paleo chocolate cups filled with cherry jam are one of those easy peasy dessert recipes that do not require baking and actually look like it took a lot more effort than it really did. Both the chocolate and the jam component are super simple to make, and you only need 6 ingredients from start to finish!

Perfect For All Occasions

Not only are these Cherry Jam Filled Paleo Chocolate Cups perfect for the holidays because of their bright red colored filling, but you can also make them for Halloween and call them “Bloody Chocolate Cups.”

They are even perfect for Valentine’s Day if you have a chocolate loving honey, and it’s so easy to whip up while looking fun and impressive.

If you aren’t a cherry fan, you can even try this recipe with raspberries or strawberries, or any other fruits great for making jam with. They are such a yummy treat with a burst of surprise in the center, the combination of textures and flavors is something that everyone will love.

Cherry Jam Filled Paleo Chocolate Cups (Vegan)

These 6-ingredient Vegan and Paleo Chocolate Cups filled with yummy cherry jam are the perfect Valentine's or Halloween treat. They are so easy to make and you don't even need to turn on the oven!

Course Dessert

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Setting time 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 12 chocolate cups

Calories 138kcal

Author Jean Choi

Ingredients

Equipments

Mini muffin tin
Mini muffin liners

Cherry Jam Filling

1 cup frozen cherries or fresh pitted
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp + 2 tsp chia seeds

Chocolate Cup Layer

1 1/2 cups dairy-free chocolate chips
1 tbsp coconut oil
Optional: Coarse sea salt flakes for garnish

Instructions

Line a mini muffin tin with 12 mini muffin liners.
Place the cherries in a food processor and pulse a few times to get them chopped.
In a small saucepan, combine cherries, maple syrup, and lemon juice.
Heat over medium heat for 5 minutes until the cherries will break down and release its juices.
Remove from heat and stir in chia seeds.
Place in the refrigerator to cool and thicken for about 1 hour.
Use a double boiler or a heat-safe bowl nestled on top of a pot of simmering water to let the chocolate chips and coconut oil heat up and melt. You can also microwave them for 30 seconds at a time while stirring in between until melted. Stir together until smooth.
Use a teaspoon to scoop the chocolate into the bottom of each mini muffin liner, then tap the muffin tin gently on the countertop so the chocolate spreads and flattens out.
Use the spoon to spread the chocolate all the way up sides of each liner,
Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator for 5 minutes to harden.
Remove from the fridge then place a teaspoon of cherry jam in the center of the hardened chocolate. You won't be using all of the jam.
Top the cherry jam filling with about 1 1/2 teaspoon of melted chocolate, tap again on the countertop to flatten out the top. (If the chocolate has thickened, heat it back up so melts and thins out.)
If using, sprinkle the top of the chocolate layer with sea salt.
Transfer to the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the chocolate cups to cool and harden completely.
Remove the chocolate cups from the muffin tin and peel off the liner.
Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

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