Quick lesson: Paleo, for the uninitiated, is a diet that consists solely of foods that would’ve been available to cavemen. (Think fruits, veggies, nuts, eggs and meat.) But that doesn’t mean you can’t also splurge a little. Here are 25 absurdly delicious paleo dessert recipes that we think cavemen would’ve loved.
25 Decadent Paleo Desserts You Don't Have to Be Paleo to Love
Mmm, homemade Twix bars
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Published Aug 10, 2016
Mangia
Mini Cinnamon Pecan Pies
So cute, so delicious.
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PaleOMG
Pomegranate Coconut Chocolate Bark
Keep a few pieces in the freezer for a rainy day.
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Rawmazing
Homemade Almond Joy Bars
So much better than store-bought.
Hummusapien
Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cooked to chewy perfection.
Primal Palate
Cranberry Hand Pies
So cute, so delicious, part deux.
Peachy Palate
Pecan Sticky Date Cake
The coffee on the side looks pretty darn great, too.
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Natural Sweet Recipes
French Silk Brownies
Frosted brownies are the best brownies.
Clean Eating with a Dirty Mind
Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bites
Three layers of perfection.
My Natural Family
Snickerdoodle Cupcakes
A more than suitable alternative to a cookie.
The Healthy Foodie
Dark Chocolate Mousse
Little cups of goodness.
Livin Paleo
Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Remind us why we ever eat chocolate-chip cookies that don’t have bacon?
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Sally's Baking Addiction
Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies
Mmm, peanut-butter chips are the stuff of dreams.
Camille Macres
Plantain Crepes
They’re super thin, so you can totally have two. (Or seven.)
South Beach Primal
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Eat a slice for dessert, and then another for breakfast.
Plated with Style
Bananas Foster Pie
Do it for the caramelized banana slices.
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I Breathe I'm Hungry
Cherry Crisp
Basically summer in a dish.
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Simple Green Moms
Reese's Cups
The best part is, you control the PB-to-chocolate ratio.
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Mangia
Almond Butter Cookie Bars
Break us off a piece of that.
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Savory Lotus
Blueberry Lemon Bread
Don’t skimp on the lemon drizzle.
Bakerita
Homemade Twix Bars
Yes. Just yes.
Paleo Grubs
No Bake Key Lime "cheesecake"
No oven? No problem.
Bakerita
Samoa Bars
No Girl Scout? No problem.
Bravo for Paleo
Cookie Dough Fudge
Two of our favorite things in one? Yes, please.
Food Faith Fitness
Lemon Bars
Just the right amount of zest.
Cotter Crunch
Blueberry Coconut Souffle Bake
To be served with a healthy dollop of (paleo, dairy-free) ice cream.
