Bananas Awesome

My partner invented this dessert (and gave it this silly name) and it has quickly became our new favorite. It’s crazy how something so easy could be so delicious. Feel free to get creative with the toppings - I could see shredded coconut, berries, or nutmeg being fun additions.

Ingredients:

One banana per bowl, chopped

A pinch of sea salt

A few shakes of Ceylon Cinnamon

A small dollop of homemade whipped cream (1/4 C or less)

Optional: small drizzle (1 teaspoon) of organic salted caramel sauce, I like 365 Whole Foods Brand - found here: https://amzn.to/48xrsfK

Instructions:

Place the chopped banana in the bowl. Lightly salt the banana, add the few shakes of Ceylon Cinnamon, and a small drizzle of caramel sauce, if using (adds 4 grams of carbs from sugar). Prepare the whipped cream in another bowl with an immersion blender, using 2 T of heavy whipping cream for every serving of the dessert (it will double in size when whipped), with 1 teaspoon of honey or 2 drops of Nunaturals liquid vanilla stevia. Add a dollop of whipped cream on top of the banana and shake a little more cinnamon on top for garnish. Enjoy!

Honey Lemon Curd

Frankly, I don’t want to live a life without desserts like lemon curd. This is one of the reasons why I follow an “animal-based” way-of-eating, and not strict carnivore (zero-carb). Also, eating a little honey helps with electrolytes, sleep, and muscle cramping. I think our ancestors ate honey and fruit. This recipe is healthy and divine, although it is fairly high-fat and high-carb if you are protein-sparing. But what a great treat for a refeed day!

Ingredients:

2 eggs and 4 egg yolks

1/4 C honey, preferably raw

2 T butter, cut into small pieces

2 t lemon zest, finely grated

1/2 C lemon juice (about 2-3 large lemons)

dash sea salt

Instructions:

Mince the lemon zest with a food processor or a sharp knife. Cream the butter in the food processor, or use a hand mixer or whisk. Add the zest, honey, lemon juice, salt, eggs, and egg yolks. Mix until well combined. Pour the batter into a small saucepan and cook over low heat, whisking constantly until the curd coats the back of a spoon (just before a simmer) or reaches 165 degrees. Remove from the heat, add the butter pieces, and stir another minute. Pour into small custard cups and refrigerate until cool. Enjoy!

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Egg Custard

A super easy and delicious dessert. Can also be made into a pie, using an coconut flour crust and topped with whipped cream.

Ingredients:

4 eggs

2 C heavy whipping cream, half and half, OR milk

1/3 C raw honey OR 30 drops Nunaturals liquid vanilla stevia

pinch salt

couple dashes of nutmeg, preferably fresh ground

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients using a whisk or immersion blender. Pour into custard cups placed into a glass baking dish and add warm water to fill the baking dish halfway, this is called a “bain marie” or water bath, and helps the eggs to cook slowly and not scramble. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

🍓 Creamy Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries

Light, luscious, and melt-in-your-mouth dreamy.

This might be my all-time favorite dessert. It’s simple, elegant, and deeply satisfying. Gently sweetened with honey or maple, infused with vanilla, and topped with juicy, fresh berries, this gelled milk dessert delivers all the indulgence with none of the heaviness. Think: protein + calcium + collagen support wrapped up in a summer treat. ☀️

Perfect for warm days, easy on digestion, and totally pro-metabolic.

✨ Ingredients (Serves 4):

• 2 cups skimmed raw milk (or any high-quality milk you tolerate)

• 1 packet unflavored powdered gelatin (about 2 ½ tsp)

• 3 Tbsp honey or 5 Tbsp maple syrup

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

• 1 cup fresh berries – raspberries or sliced strawberries are divine

🥄 Directions:

1. Bloom the gelatin: Pour 1 cup of the milk into a small saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the surface and let it sit for 3–5 minutes to hydrate.

2. Warm and dissolve: Add honey or maple, vanilla, and salt. Stir gently over medium heat until the mixture is steaming (but not boiling) and the gelatin is fully dissolved.

3. Add cold milk: Remove from heat and stir in the second cup of cold milk to cool the mixture down.

4. Chill and set: Pour into custard cups, ramekins, or wine glasses. Chill in the fridge until set—about 1 to 2 hours.

5. Top and serve: Spoon fresh berries on top right before serving. Optional: drizzle with extra honey for shine and sweetness.

🌿 Tips & Variations:

• Want a creamier version? Swap half the milk for raw cream or use whole milk.

• Add lemon zest or lavender to the milk while heating for an herbal twist.

• This pairs beautifully with herbal tea or a small square of dark chocolate for a dreamy after-dinner moment.