We adore Purely Elizabeth and feel quite lucky to call them friends. As the holidays grew near we couldn’t help but combine two of our favorite fall products to create one fabulous dessert and we’re so happy to share the recipe with you today! This is a beautiful twist on our classic Apple Crumb Pie. Featuring Purely Elizabeth’s delicious Grain-Free Apple Walnut Granola baked into the crust + crumble, which gives it a divine nutty texture and extra infusion of flavor. It’s a truly special pie to share with loved ones and we can’t way for you to try it!
Combine coconut oil, almond flour, arrowroot powder, granola and salt in a bowl. Mix with pastry blender or finger tips until dough comes together. Stir in maple syrup, then shape dough into a ball. Place in fridge for about 1 hour. After an hour, remove from fridge and gently roll out dough into larger circle between two pieces of parchment paper. Place the pie dough into an 8 or 9 inch pie pan. Set aside until ready to fill with apples.
To Make the Filling:
7-8 apples, peeled, cored and quartlered
2 tablespoons coconut or avocado oil
2 tablespoons 100% maple syrup
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
Pinch of pink salt
Gently sauté apples in coconut or avocado oil. After about 5 minutes, add maple syrup and continue to stir for 5 more minutes. Once soft, stir in cinnamon, arrowroot and pinch of salt. Stir until a nice evenly gooey texture is formed, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow too cool.
In a bowl, mix together almond flour, granola, cinnamon and pinch of salt. Add coconut oil or butter and maple syrup. Using fingers, press ingredients together into a crumb topping mixture. Reserve for half way through baking.
To Assemble the Pie:
Preheat oven to 350. Place the apples inside the pie crust. Bake covered in oven for about 30 minutes. After 30 minutes. Gently press crumb topping on top of apples and place back in oven. Bake uncovered another 20 minutes, until apples are bubbling and crumb topping is an even golden brown. Allow to cool and enjoy!
Here’s a keto-friendly version of our classic Pumpkin Pie! It’s low-carb, with a press-in cookie crust that’s both easy to make and SO delicious! We dreamt up this recipe for a baking class with our friend Torie Borrelli from The Vida Well last year and can’t wait for our low-carb loved ones to give it a try. Have a beautiful Thanksgiving and happy baking!! xoxo
Click here to see our video tutorial for this pie on Instagram
Preheat oven to 350 F. Stir dry ingredients together in a bowl, then slowly stir in coconut oil and egg. Stir to combine. If more moisture is needed, add a bit more oil. Press into the bottom of a pie or tart pan.
To prepare filling:
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, blend the pumpkin puree and eggs. Slowly add in coconut cream, almond or coconut milk, Lakanto golden monk fruit sweetener, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt.
Pour into prepared pie crust. Shield the edges of the pie crust with strips of foil. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil strips and continue to bake until the center of the pie is firm, about 15-20 more minutes.
Allow to cool, then place in refrigerator to set overnight, or enjoy warm! Serve with coconut whipped cream!
We recently had the opportunity to try Sakara’s bestselling Metabolism Super Powder and were so blown away by the taste and quality of ingredients that we knew we had to create a recipe to feature it. You know we love our brownies, so what better than a magical Bliss Brownie that is decadent AND metabolism-boosting. This plant-rich, vegan dessert revs your metabolism and eases bloat with each bite. It’s incredibly creamy and moist—yet contains zero refined sugar, is completely plant-based and gluten-free, plus it includes a suite of antioxidants and Ayurvedic herbs thanks to Metabolism Super Powder. How dreamy is that?
This feel-good alternative to holiday baking is already a staple in our home. Some of you may have seen this brownie make a special appearance at our cake shop.. it was such a hit during it’s limited-edition release and we’re thrilled to share the recipe with you today. Happy Baking! xoxo
p.s. We’ve included TWO versions of this recipe for you! A simple, classic Bliss Brownie, and a version that has a few more bells and whistles. We can’t wait to see which one you make!
2. In a small bowl, Mix the ground flax seed with 6 tablespoons of water and set aside for 5 mins.
3. Prepare your pan. Line and 8×8 pan or 13×9 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
4. After the ground flax seed mixture has sat for at least 5 minutes, place mixture in a large bowl and add remaining ingredients. Stir until the batter is fully incorporated. Place batter in an 8×8 baking dish for thick brownies, or 13×9 pan for thinner brownies.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, then allow to cool and enjoy!
* Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temp or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days. Brownies can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
For something a little more decadent, try Sakara’s dressed-up version of the Bliss Brownie!
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed 6 tablespoons filtered water 2 cups nut/seed butter of choice ¾ cup maple syrup ½ cup Sakara Metabolism Super Powder ½ cup raw cacao powder ½ cup walnut pieces ½ cup Sweet Laurel Vegan Chocolate Chips 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ashwagandha 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt
We recently asked our Instagram community what classic candy they’d like a clean/paleo recipe for, and while there were lots of wonderful answers, there was a clear frontrunner: TWIX BARS! We happened to know that our friend Rachael already has a fabulous paleo recipe for this candy, so why reinvent the wheel? Where delighted to welcome Rachael DeVaux of @rachaelsgoodeats to the blog today to share her insanely delicious Twix recipe. This recipe is nourishing, yet nostalgic and a beautiful update to our favorite childhood candy bar. Take it away Rachael!
Hello to the Sweet Laurel community! My name is Rachael and I’m a dietitian and personal trainer living in Seattle. I’ve been sharing my recipes for the last 6 years on @rachaelsgoodeats and it brings me so much joy seeing people make them in their own kitchens and love them. I’ve always been a big proponent of sharing my philosophy of food, which comes down to focusing on nutrients as fuel, feeling more confident in the kitchen and truly enjoying the foods you eat! Personally, I’m gluten and dairy-free so that’s what you’ll find on my blog. Today, I’m sharing the fan favorite recipe on my site and that’s my paleo Twix Bars. With a caramely almond butter center sandwiched between a soft shortbread and dark chocolate coating on top, I know you’ll want to keep a stock of these in your freezer at all times. Please let me know what you think! 🙂
p.s. do NOT be intimidated or overwhelmed by the steps / layers below. It’s much easier than you think! Check out the step-by-step video below from my YouTube channel
Ingredients:
Shortbread Layer
1/2 cup coconut flour
1/2 cup almond flour
1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
3 tbsp honey, warmed (feel free to sub maple syrup)
Caramel Layer
1/2 cup almond butter, creamy or crunchy (swap for your fave nut or seed butter)
One 2.5 oz dark chocolate bar (I use Evolved Eating Signature Dark) Or sub 1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 tbsp coconut oil
1/4 tsp flakey sea salt
Directions:
Shortbread Layer
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine coconut + almond flours with melted coconut oil and warmed honey in a large bowl. Stir out all the crumbles of flour until thoroughly combined.
Line a smaller baking dish (I prefer a 6×6 baking dish) with parchment paper and pack down shortbread mixture into the base using a silicone spatula. If shortbread mix starts to stick to spatula, dip in melted coconut oil and continue to gently press down evenly into entire base of dish.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until starting to turn golden brown. Remove once done and let cool completely.
Caramel Layer
Combine almond butter, coconut oil, vanilla, maple syrup and sea salt in a saucepan over the stove on medium-low heat and heat until completely liquified, whisking together, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove from burner and let cool completely.
Chocolate Layer
Break up chocolate bar into small bowl and add coconut oil. Warm in microwave for 30 sec intervals, stirring in between, until completely liquified. Or, heat over the stove.
TWIX BARS
Once shortbread & caramel have completely cooled, pour caramel sauce over the base layer, spreading out evenly. Set in freezer until it hardens *completely,* about 1-2 hours.
Remove from freezer once frozen (if still soft, keep in freezer until fully hardened) and pour chocolate over the top, spreading out evenly. Sprinkle flakey sea salt as the last touch and set back in fridge for 5-10 minutes to harden.
Once chilled, remove the hardened mold from pan by pulling on the sides of the parchment paper. Lay on cutting board and using a large chef’s knife, slice into 1/2-inch strips, and from there, slice each strip into thirds. *if you leave the chocolate layer in the freezer for too long, it may crack when you cut into slices.
Ready to serve!! Enjoy! Store in airtight container in the freezer or fridge
There’s something so cozy about s’mores. The combination of chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers is endlessly satisfying and so fun to play with! A few years ago we shared a delicious Brownie S’mores recipe, and I thought it was about time we try a new variation on these classic flavors.
So, I’m delighted to introduce you to the Sweet Laurel style S’mores Cookie! This recipe is a bit more involved than some of our other desserts, but the final product is definitely worth it! To cut down on prep time, feel free to use your favorite store-bought graham crackers and marshmallows instead of our made-from-scratch versions; just keep in mind that any substitutions may affect the bake time. I can’t wait to see you make these delicious cookies at home, they’re guaranteed to bring you that cozy, campfire vibe! Remember to tag us in your pictures on Instagram @sweetlaurelbakery so that we can follow along and re-share with our community.
p.s. If you love s’mores, we have a fabulous S’mores Pie recipe in our pink Sweet Laurel Cookbook on Pg. 129. Check it out!
Yield: 3 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
Graham Crackers
2 cups almond flour
1⁄2 cup arrowroot powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1⁄2 tablespoons date sugar
1⁄4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
3 large egg whites
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
Marshmallows
Arrowroot powder for coating, plus more for coating the knife
(or use your favorite mini store-bought marshmallows)
1. Line an 8 × 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, and lightly dust the parchment with sifted arrowroot powder. This will prevent the marshmallows from sticking.
2. Pour 1 ⁄2 cup hot water into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Sprinkle the gelatin on top to soften, stirring gently to fully dissolve it.
3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine another 1 ⁄2 cup water, the maple syrup vanilla, and salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, using a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature, until it reaches the soft-ball stage at 240°F. Careful! This happens quickly, so keep a close watch once the syrup reaches 220°F.
4. With the mixer on medium-high speed, blend the gelatin mixture. Slowly pour in the syrup and continue to beat for about 10 minutes, until the steam disappears and soft peaks form. The mixture will become white and super fluffy.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and let it sit at room temperature for about 4 hours. Sift a light coating of arrowroot powder over the pan, coat a chef’s knife with arrowroot powder and cut the marshmallows into mini squares. Lightly toss the marshmallows in the pan to evenly coat with arrowroot to ensure the marshmallows do not stick to each other. Gently dust off excess arrowroot and set aside for use in cookie dough.
6. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll keep for up to 1 week, but are best within the first day or so
Second – Make Your Graham Crackers
(or break up your favorite store-bought graham crackers into small pieces)
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, arrowroot powder, baking powder, cinnamon, date sugar, and salt. In another large bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy using a hand mixer. A little at a time, fold the egg whites into the dry ingredients, followed by the coconut oil. Stir everything together until a dough forms.
3. Place the dough between two pieces of parchment paper and roll it 1 ⁄4 inch thick. Using a paring knife, cut the dough into rectangles about 5 × 21 ⁄2 inches. Prick tiny holes on top with a fork.
4. Transfer the crackers and bottom layer of parchment to a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, until crisp and golden. Let the crackers rest for at least an hour to cool and set completely.
5. Break your graham crackers up into small bits (as big or small as you like) and set aside.
6. Store extras in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the freezer indefinitely.
Third – Make your Cookies!
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, pulse the date paste, coconut oil, and vanilla together. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cacao powder, and arrowroot powder. A little at a time, add the dry ingredients to the date paste mixture, pulsing until a dough forms.
3. Transfer the dough to a sheet of parchment. Knead the chocolate chips into the dough and gradually form it into a ball. Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Place tablespoon-sized scoops of dough on the baking sheet and gently press down to flatten, then press in pieces of marshmallow and graham crackers on top.
5. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are set; then transfer the cookies to a rack to cool completely and then ENJOY!
*Store your S’mores Cookies in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the freezer indefinitely.
