The Climatarian Journal

The Climatarian Journal

A Guide to Green Living

The Climatarian Journal

The Guilt-Free Chocolate Guide: Making Smarter Choices After Valentine's Day
The Guilt-Free Chocolate Guide: Making Smarter Choices After Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is over. The roses are wilting, the cards are on the shelf, and somewhere in your kitchen, there's chocolate with your name on it. So now what? After the holiday indulgence, it’s easy to feel guilty about leftover...
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Salted Dark Chocolate French Silk Pie with Olive Oil Whip
Salted Dark Chocolate French Silk Pie with Olive Oil Whip

Meet your new Thanksgiving showstopper: a Salted Dark Chocolate French Silk Pie made with rich Alter Eco chocolate and topped with an olive oil–laced whipped cream. It’s effortlessly elegant, deeply indulgent, and proof that chocolate deserves a place on every holiday table.

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Low Sugar Desserts to Ease Into Fall: Chocolate Avocado Mousse + 3 Easy Ideas
Low Sugar Desserts to Ease Into Fall: Chocolate Avocado Mousse + 3 Easy Ideas

Looking for a sweet treat without the sugar crash? Our No-Bake Chocolate Avocado Mousse is silky, indulgent, and secretly nourishing. Plus, discover three more easy, low sugar dessert ideas — from dates filled with dark chocolate to fruit drizzled in melted goodness. Perfect for easing into fall while keeping balance front and center.

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Road Trip Snacks That Feel Like a Treat (Not a Gas Station Regret)
Road Trip Snacks That Feel Like a Treat (Not a Gas Station Regret)

Hit the road without the sugar crash. From homemade chocolate bark to clean, satisfying snacks that travel well, this guide helps you build the ultimate glove box snack kit—so every mile feels like a treat, not a regret.

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Red, White, and Chocolate: 3 Unexpected July 4th Treats
Red, White, and Chocolate: 3 Unexpected July 4th Treats

Add a little sparkle to your holiday picnic! Our latest post, Red, White, and Chocolate: 3 Unexpected July 4th Treats, rounds up easy, festive chocolate desserts you can make with clean, sustainable ingredients — like DIY berry skewers, cookie sandwiches with Raspberry Truffle Thins, and nature’s fondue. Simple, nostalgic, and totally picnic-ready.

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Styled to Savor: 3 Summer Recipes That Prove Granola Isn’t Boring
Styled to Savor: 3 Summer Recipes That Prove Granola Isn’t Boring

Easy granola recipes for summer breakfasts, snacks, and everything in between. These quick, no-fuss ideas—featuring Alter Eco Granola—make the most of seasonal fruit, creamy bases, and serious crunch. Think: banana split breakfast bowls, grilled stone fruit crumbles, and matcha mint chip smoothie bowls you’ll want on repeat.

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Italian carrot cake with chocolate ganache
Italian Carrot Cake with Alter Eco Super Blackout Ganache

Spring just got sweeter with Alter Eco’s Italian Carrot Cake, a vibrant, eco-friendly twist on a seasonal classic. Featuring low-impact carrots and our rich Super Blackout Chocolate ganache, this dessert blends indulgence with intention. With sustainable ingredients and a simple, elegant prep, it’s proof that baking with the planet in mind can still satisfy every craving. Let’s bake a difference—one delicious slice at a time.

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Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Cups
Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Cups
As fall draws near and the anticipation of cozy sweaters, colorful leaves, and crisp air grows, there's one flavor that signals the season’s arrival—pumpkin spice! While pumpkin spice lattes are a beloved staple, we're taking things up a notch with our...
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Moroccan Summer Quinoa Salad with Herby Chermoula
Moroccan Summer Quinoa Salad with Herby Chermoula
Summer is the perfect time to savor the season’s most flavorful and nutrient-packed produce. Our Moroccan Summer Quinoa Salad with Herby Chermoula does just that, bringing together the vibrant tastes of corn, bell peppers, and cucumber in a refreshing and...
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Brown Butter & red berry Crisp
Brown Butter & Berry Crisp with Chocolate Drizzle
This crisp takes advantage of the juiciest and sweetest summer fruits — strawberries and cherries. Brown butter provides a rich depth of flavor to the gluten-free oat crumble topping, and a generous drizzle of melted chocolate takes the finished product...
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Paleo Superfood Chocolate Fudge Cups
Paleo Superfood Chocolate Fudge Cups
These yummy cups are full of fudgey goodness! And they're keto, paleo, gluten free, grain free and vegan! Make it your own with your fave toppings.   Ingredients Fudge Cup Ingredients:  1/2 cup unsalted, creamy almond butter 2 bars, Alter...
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GOOEY PALEO CHOCOLATE LAVA COOKIES
HEALTHY CHOCOLATE LAVA COOKIES
Get ready to elevate your cookie game to new heights with these mouthwatering Healthy chocolate lava cake-like treats! These cookies are not just any ordinary treats; they're a tantalizing fusion of wholesome ingredients designed to delight every taste bud. It's...
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Gluten free Truffle Cake cups
Gluten Free Truffle Cake Cups
Indulge in the ultimate treat this Valentine's Day with our Gluten-Free Truffle Cake Cups. Rich, decadent, and irresistibly chocolatey, these miniature delights are the perfect way to show your love. Crafted with care and consideration for those with dietary restrictions,...
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Triple Chocolate Cupcakes
Triple Chocolate Cupcakes
Satisfy your chocolate cravings guilt-free with our irresistible Triple Chocolate Cupcakes recipe! Dive into the perfect blend of rich cocoa goodness, decadent dark chocolate, and a hint of sweetness without compromising your commitment to a healthier lifestyle. it's time to treat...
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Pecan Date Turtles
Pecan Date Turtles
Recipe and Photography by @leelaeats Prepare to be amazed! We've got an easy 5-ingredient, Gluten Free, Plant Based, no-bake Pecan snack that'll keep you snacking all this season long! Ingredients: 12 medjool dates 1 tbs almond flour 32 pecan halves...
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Halloween treats
Easy Halloween Recipes
It's that time of year again when we all get silly with crazy costumes, pumpkin carving and and lots of sweets. Make that inner child smile with these THREE super simple Halloween treats. Candy Corn Cookies, Screaming Chocolate Pretzels and...
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orange blackout cookies
Gluten Free Orange Blackout Cookies
VIDEO You don’t want to miss out on these cookies! With only 6 clean ingredients, they're fudgy, melty, so flavorful and easy to make! Ingredients: 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted. 1/2 cup coconut sugar...
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Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Dipped Matcha Shortbread Cookies
Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Dipped Matcha Shortbread Cookies
VIDEO These Dark Chocolate Dipped Matcha Shortbread Cookies are easy to make and perfectly soft, plus they are Gluten-Free! Here is how to make these yummy matcha cookies: For the cookies: 2 cups blanched almond flour 5 tbs gluten free all purpose flour...
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Sweet Quinoa Breakfast Porridge
Sweet Quinoa Breakfast Porridge
Don't let this sweet & delicious dish fool you... it's packed with nutrients to start your day and full of planet-friendly ingredients. Switch things up with local, seasonal fruits and whatever pantry staples you have on hand.  Ingredients Base:  1 cup...
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Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream Sandwiches
Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream Sandwiches
Our all-time favorite sandwich.. a homemade chocolate chunk cookie ice cream sandwich! These vegan sandos come with a double dose of raspberries and a hearty measure of your favorite chocolate. Thanks to Michelle of Plant and Sprout for working with...
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