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Paleo Kulfi (vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free)

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This delicious cardamom-infused Indian ice cream is about to become a summer staple. Today I’m sharing a recipe for kulfi that is paleo, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free! No need for an ice cream machine either! I’m giving kulfi, a famous Indian ice cream, a paleo-friendly makeover! And it’s just as good as the original version! You’d… Read More

Instant Pot Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding)

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This sweet and creamy rice pudding is a popular Indian dessert that you will absolutely love! The best part about this instant pot kheer is that it’s a breeze to make! What is Kheer? Kheer is a creamy rice pudding and it’s one of my favorite desserts to make and eat! This Indian dessert is… Read More

Instant Pot Carrot Kheer (Carrot Payasam)

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This sweet and creamy carrot kheer is a great springtime dessert! Carrot kheer, also known as carrot payasam, is a sweet milky pudding perfect for any special occasion. It’s really easy to make too! You just toss a few ingredients into your instant pot and cook! I use baby carrots in the recipe so you… Read More

Gluten-Free Gulab Jamun (paleo, nut-free, dairy-free)

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I am so excited to share this recipe for gluten-free gulab jamun with you guys! You won’t believe what these are made out of… If you’ve ever been to an Indian restaurant, you’ve probably wondered: are gulab jamun gluten-free? No, they’re not. They are traditionally made with milk powder and flour. Well, this famous Indian… Read More

Instant Pot Gajar Halwa (Indian Carrot Pudding)

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Have you ever tried gajar halwa? It’s a bright orange Indian carrot pudding that’s absolutely decadent! Gajar ka Halwa is a delicious and rich carrot pudding made by cooking carrots with ghee, milk, sugar and a bit of cardamom. It’s the perfect dessert to make for any celebration, including Valentine’s Day which is coming right… Read More

Instant Pot Apple Butter

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Thick and creamy apple butter in under an hour? Yes, it’s absolutely possible! Just look at how thick and creamy this apple butter is! There’s no butter in this of course – but oh my goodness is it buttery! You know how when you leave (read: forget) a stick of butter on the countertop and… Read More

Paleo Strawberry Shortcake

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How adorable are these little strawberry shortcakes?! They’re a dessert that you can really feel great about eating. They’re very subtly sweet – with most of the sweetness coming from the strawberries themselves. This dessert is meant to be just sweet enough. At seven and a half months postpartum, I still have some “baby weight” to lose. I… Read More

Paleo Vanilla Cupcakes

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These cupcakes are the vanilla to my chocolate. Are you a chocolate lover? Or does vanilla float your boat? I’m guessing vanilla since you’re reading this… I’m usually a chocolate gal myself, but I feel like certain occasions call for vanilla. Like… Easter or Mother’s Day or the Fourth of July. I have no idea why, but… Read More

Paleo Lactation Mithai

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This paleo lactation mithai melts in your mouth! It’s made with healthy fats, sweet aromatic spices and ingredients that will hopefully help you produce more milk for your little one. Every ingredient in this recipe has a purpose! Potential lactogenic ingredients: Brewers yeast & flaxseed meal & fennel powder. Healthy fats for energy: cashew butter & almond flour… Read More

Spiced Pistachio Shake

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This is the BEST shake I think I’ve ever made. It’s cold, creamy, nutty and sweetly spiced. Even though my spiced pistachio shake recipe calls for “fall spices” like cardamom, ginger and cinnamon – please trust me when I say, you will feel completely refreshed after just a few sips! I’m a big fan of… Read More

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