Holistic Instincts

This recipe came about out of sheer necessity.  Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I had the bright idea of roasting an entire bag of organic sweet potatoes for our dinner guests.  Dinner came and went and only two sweet potatoes were eaten. I had every intention of using the roasted sweet potato for something else, but of course, I put them in them away after dinner and forgot about them for a day or two.  I then put the now-peeled sweet potato in the freezer and really forgot about them.  For a month.  Or two. I am really glad I dug around my freezer for some frozen fruit one day because I found the neglected sweet potatoes and presto!  This recipe was born and it does NOT disappoint. Sweet potatoes provide a nice dose of beta carotene and they add incredible moisture and decadence to the brownies.  And unlike my previous Amazing Brownie recipe, which calls for  cassava flour , this recipe uses a little almond flour instead, making them much more accessible to some! I started

Folks, this is a recipe for a chocolate mug cake.  Chocolate.  Grain free.  Dairy free.  Gluten free. Chocolate....mug cake.  I think you get the picture.  :) This recipe is made in the microwave for those times when a cake craving hits, but no one in the family is willing go to the store for you.  And so you know, this cake recipe took me ages to get just right.  Paleo baking is NOT the same as conventional baking because flour substitutes just do not behave in the same way as regular flour.  But several (and I mean several) tries later, this recipe is just right. And I love that this recipe is made in the microwave.  A really nice perk when the family decides on a movie night, and four of these mug cakes can be ready in just a few minutes.  And before I get comments on the evil that is the microwave, please know that I have read several articles on both the pros and cons (check this article out:  https://chriskresser.com/are-microwave-ovens-safe/) and I feel quite comfortable