Kelly V. Brozyna - The Paleo Chocolate Lovers Cookbook: 75 Gluten Free Treats for Breakfast & Dessert

First Published in 2013 by Victory Belt Publishing Inc.

Copyright Kelly V. Brozyna

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ISBN 13: 978-1-628600-16-2

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All text Kelly V. Brozyna, with the exception of Science, History, and Ethics by Andrew Brozyna
All photos Kelly V. Brozyna, with the exception of: iStockPhoto, .
Cover design, interior design, and illustrations by Andrew Brozyna.

Im a big fan of Kellys. I love her recipes, especially her chocolate recipes, so I am beyond delighted that she has written The Paleo Chocolate Lovers Cookbook her fourth book in four years.

I spent an entire summer with Kellys last book, Dairy-Free Ice Cream , and I consider it the definitive tome on making ice cream according to the principles of Paleo. Kellys ice creams consist of coconut milk, hemp seed, and natural sweeteners, although you would not guess this by tasting them. They taste just like the real thing.

Some may wish to argue that ice cream is not Paleothat it is not a food cavemen ate. Yes! You are correct. Still, I eat ice cream and enjoy Kellys superfood version of this all American dessert, a treat that we all long for on a hot summers day.

While I adore Kellys book Dairy-Free Ice Cream , I love her new one, The Paleo Chocolate Lovers Cookbook , even more.

Youll find that trying to decide which of the recipes in this incredible book are your favorites is quite a challengeI myself love them all. And you will too, whether youre making the Chocolate Pie with Raw Graham Cracker Crust, Mocha Fudge treats, Mint Chocolate Brownies, or Salted Caramel Bacon Bark.

In our house we eat very clean, very real food. Yet we enjoy the occasional treat, every now and then. And my husband and children are freaks when it comes to chocolate. So this book is perfect for us. My family gets breakfasts, breads, entrees (such as Spicy Chocolate Massamam) and desserts that taste amazing, and I get to know that I am fixing them food that is far more nutritious than the average American fare.

Congratulations Kelly on an outstanding collection of recipes! Your readers (including myself) are very lucky. I am thrilled with your new book.

Best of luck and looking forward to more cookbooks from you!

Elana Amsterdam
elanaspantry.com
Author of Paleo Cooking from Elanas Pantry

There are so many people who helped in the creation of this cookbook.

To my husband, you are my best friend, my talented business partner, and the dearest father. I cant get enough of you. Thank you so much for this awesome book cover, the interior design, and all the research and writing you did . I couldnt have done it without you. I love you.

To my husbands mom, Patti, I really cant thank you enough for all the lovely props you sent me. From baskets and plates to unique silverware and serving pieces, you made the book so beautiful with the treasures you found.

To Elana, my dear friend and prop-shopping buddy, I am so grateful for your friendship. I cant thank you enough.

To my daughters, thank you so much for being such an inspiration to me. Every day, I am in awe of the people you are.

To Michele and Erich, thank you so much for creating this book with me and for all your support. I couldnt imagine working with anyone else. You guys rock.

To Pinterest (yes, Pinterest), for giving me so many amazing ideas for recipes and food photography. I dont know how I would have accomplished this book otherwise.

To the fair trade and Rainforest Alliance chocolate makers, thank you so much for making sure that people are ethically treated and for such delicious chocolate.

This book is dedicated to my readers. Thank you so much for all your love and support.

Over the years, my family has gravitated toward the Paleo diet. The concept of eating the types of foods that our ancestors ate is a good one and my family and I feel better than ever eating this way.

But cavemen didnt eat cupcakes or ice cream. So, in that case, I guess we arent really Paleo, and Im okay with that. To me, following a Paleo lifestyle isnt about being extreme or trendy. Its about being healthy and feeling great. I have celiac disease, while my daughter Ashley is allergic to gluten. Eating grains affects her behavior terribly. Going from gluten-free to grain-free took our well-being from pretty good to awesome. Thats what its all about.

I really struggled over this introduction. Then, a wise friend told me just to write from my heart. But my heart is heavy when it comes to our diet and why we eat this way, like I know it is for a lot of you. Our reasons were serious. Ashley suffered brain damage and developed autism from vaccines when she was a baby. I know a lot of my readers hate it when I say that. Vaccine safety is a controversial issue, and I, for one, cant stand being at the center of a controversyit gives me a major stomachache. But the truth is that vaccines, like all drugs, have serious risks.

I wish I could say that Ashleys brain damage and autism were the result of some other common prescription. It would be so much easier for me if the cause were medications, which people understand have dangerous side effects. People wouldnt get mad at me, question me, or argue with me. What I can say is that Ashley has come incredibly far thanks to her Paleo diet and biomedical treatments. Her early doctors and therapists said that she would never talk, never walk, and possibly never feed herself. I am so grateful that she can do all those things. She probably wont be able to move out on her own, but there is no one else (other than my husband) with whom I would rather spend the rest of my life.

I created The Paleo Chocolate Lovers Cookbook so that we could still enjoy all our favorite chocolate treats, but make them with ingredients that dont make us sick.

You wont find any grains, legumes, or dairy here. You will find nutrient-dense recipes that are high in protein and good fats. That doesnt mean you should eat these treats every day! The point of this book is that when we treat ourselves, we dont have to break from our Paleo diet.

By using stevia, an herb that scores a zero on the glycemic index, Im able to keep the total amount of honey or coconut sugar very low as compared to the sugar content of conventional recipes. Coconut oil, coconut milk, and nut and seed flours are high in protein and good fat. When you eat these treats, you feel more satisfied than you would if you ate a carb-centric dessert.