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A watermelon sorbet in a white bowl on a plate with some slices of watermelon and half a lime.

Desserts & Sweets

Craving something sweet?

Here you’ll find some classic dessert recipes along with some Paleo adaptations and lower sugar treats.

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Closeup of 9 homemade marshmallow peeps shaped like bunnies and covered in brightly colored coconut sprinkles using natural colors.

Healthier Homemade Marshmallow Peeps (No Corn Syrup)

April 3, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Avoid corn syrup and artificial colors when you make these healthier homemade marshmallow Peeps® inspired Easter treats. It’s a fun activity …

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Closeup of a pile of chocolate dates with almonds, focusing on one that is bit open

Chocolate Dates with Almonds

March 6, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Sweet and chewy with a bit of crunch, these easy-to-make chocolate dates with almonds resemble bite-sized candy bars sans the refined sugars and …

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Overhead view of a slice of a paleo key lime pie garnished with coconut cream and a raspberry being placed on a white plate with a silver spatula next to a slice of lime and a raspberry.

Key Lime Pie Without Condensed Milk – Paleo, Dairy Free, Grain Free

January 7, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Creamy yet refreshing, this tangy paleo key lime pie without condensed milk, combines healthy foods like avocados, coconut milk, and gelatin to create …

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Homemade pastissets, a dessert empanadilla filled with a sweet boniato filling, on a baking tray with one broken open to show the filling.

Pastissets de Boniato: Spanish Christmas Pastries

December 22, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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The most popular Spanish Christmas pastry in my area of Spain, pastissets are a type of empanadilla that is often filled with a sweet boniato (white …

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A small bowl of dulce de boniato, a sweet Spanish pastry filling made from white sweet potatoes.

Dulce de Boniato – A Spanish Christmas Pastry Filling

December 21, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Dulce de boniato is a sweet Spanish pastry filling used mostly around Christmas for filling pastries like pastissets (pastelitos) or empanadillas …

Read moreDulce de Boniato – A Spanish Christmas Pastry Filling
A watermelon sorbet in a white bowl on a plate with some slices of watermelon and half a lime.

5 Minute, Easy Watermelon Sorbet

August 20, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Quickly whip up this easy watermelon sorbet in under 5 minutes. Perfect for summer, this sweet, refreshing treat is actually healthy, paleo, and …

Read more5 Minute, Easy Watermelon Sorbet
Closeup of two patriotic popsicles (red, white, and blue) on a plate with ice and a strawberry and a blueberry.

Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Popsicles

July 4, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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These naturally red, white, and blue patriotic popsicles are healthy and easy to make. They’re perfect for celebrating the fourth of July or any …

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Closeup of a homemade waffle bowl filled with chocolate ice cream.

Homemade Waffle Cones and Bowls

June 22, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Fun and easy to make, these delicious grain-free waffle cones and bowls are the perfect accompaniment to ice cream or frozen yogurt. They’re …

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Close-up of homemade chocolate shell sauce being pouring over some vanilla ice cream with raspberries, inside a light blue bowl.

Homemade Chocolate Magic Shell

June 19, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Looking for the perfect chocolate sauce for ice cream? This homemade “magic shell” starts as a liquid and hardens into a crunchy chocolate …

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Closeup of 2 scoops of homemade kefir ice cream, or frozen kefir, in a blue bowl, garnished with red raspberries.

Homemade Kefir Ice Cream (Frozen Kefir)

June 16, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Slightly tangy, yet creamy and smooth, this homemade kefir ice cream, or frozen kefir, is a delicious frozen treat with the probiotic benefits of …

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4 glass jars filled with 4 different types of colorful sprinkles made from shredded coconut. From left to right: green, purple, yellow, and bright pink.

Homemade Healthy Sprinkles (Paleo)

May 21, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be boring. Make these fun and healthy sprinkles with vibrant colors that are made with natural …

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a collage of 4 photos of different recipes using stinging nettles.

Surprising Ways to Use Stinging Nettles (With Recipes)

April 28, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Think stinging nettles are just a weed? Think again. They’re a delicious, plant with numerous health benefits that can be used in recipes and in …

Read moreSurprising Ways to Use Stinging Nettles (With Recipes)
Top view of partly eaten plate of heart shaped chocolate ravioli served with whipped cream, raspberries and raspberry sauce.

Heart-Shaped Chocolate Ravioli

February 11, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Impress your valentine with this romantic dessert pasta: heart-shaped chocolate ravioli with a chocolate mascarpone filling and raspberry sauce. …

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Closeup of heart-shaped gummy treats with real rose petals inside next to a red rose.

Rose Sweets: Rose Petal Gummies for Valentine’s Day

January 31, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Roses are an edible flower, perfect for confecting Valentine’s Day treats. These rose petal gummies are beautiful and healthier than candy …

Read moreRose Sweets: Rose Petal Gummies for Valentine’s Day
Overhead view of a paleo strawberry cream pie with one slice cut from it, ready to be removed with a spatula

Easy, No Bake, Paleo Strawberry Cream Pie

January 20, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Quick and easy, this no-bake, paleo strawberry cream pie can be whipped up in a matter of minutes for a light, creamy dessert. Through blogging, I …

Read moreEasy, No Bake, Paleo Strawberry Cream Pie
Overhead view of several homemade fortune cookies. One has been opened to show a fortune that reads "You are fortunate to have found thethingswellmake.com".

Homemade Fortune Cookies (Gluten-free, Grain-free)

January 17, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Fun and easy to make, these homemade fortune cookies are also gluten and grain-free. They’re the perfect way to get your message to that special …

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Overhead view of a glass of homemade panna cotta in front of another one, both garnished with mango puree and raspberries.

Smooth and Creamy Panna Cotta

January 10, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This smooth and creamy panna cotta has the perfect consistency and almost melts in your mouth. It’s a light dessert that’s easy to make …

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two chocolate-covered strawberry hearts in a jar next to a whole strawberry and a heart-shaped strawberry on a skewer ready for dipping in chocolate.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Hearts

January 5, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Better than candy, these chocolate covered strawberries are easily made into a heart shape that is perfect for gifting on Valentine’s day, …

Read moreChocolate Covered Strawberry Hearts
Two champagne glasses filled with a lemon champagne sorbet and garnished with fresh spearmint leaves.

Sorbete de Limón al Cava: Spanish Lemon Champagne Sorbet

December 31, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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One of Spain’s signature desserts, the sorbete de limón al cava, or lemon champagne sorbet, is often served at weddings and fancy …

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A plate full of homemade marzipan candy figures next to a baking sheet filled with them.

How to Make Marzipan Candy Figures (Figuras de Mazapán)

December 17, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Simple to make, yet impressive in appearance, marzipan candy figures, or “figuras de Mazapán” are one of the most popular Christmas …

Read moreHow to Make Marzipan Candy Figures (Figuras de Mazapán)
Overhead view of two plates of churros sprinkled with sugar with a cup filled with Spanish hot chocolate next to it.

Grain-free, Gluten-Free Churros

November 4, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Just as crispy and delicious as their traditional counterparts, these Spanish-style gluten-free churros are also grain-free.   Perhaps the most …

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Spooning up a thick, Spanish hot chocolate known as chocolate a la taza.

Spanish Hot Chocolate (Chocolate a la Taza)

October 30, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Thick and creamy, chocolate a la taza, or Spanish hot chocolate, isn’t just your ordinary hot chocolate. Its thicker consistency is perfect for …

Read moreSpanish Hot Chocolate (Chocolate a la Taza)
A block of homemade sweet quince paste (dulce de membrillo) on a black rectangular platter, in front of a cutting board with manchego cheese and chorizo sausage.

Homemade Dulce de Membrillo (Sweet Quince Paste)

October 18, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Sweet, yet slightly tangy, dulce de membrillo is a thick, sliceable jelly made from the quince fruit. It is also known as quince cheese, or quince …

Read moreHomemade Dulce de Membrillo (Sweet Quince Paste)
Making homemade gummies using fruits, juices, non-dairy milks, or even kombucha is a fun activity for kids and a healthy alternative to candy for any age. #gummies #gummytreats

Homemade Gummies (With Fun Variations)

October 29, 2018 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Making homemade gummies using healthy fruits, juices, non-dairy milks, or even kombucha is a fun activity for kids and a healthy alternative to …

Read moreHomemade Gummies (With Fun Variations)
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