Desserts are always a fun and exciting way to end any meal. They’re also fun to photograph. A popular food photographer who has a long family history in the restaurant trade, D. Scott Caruthers offers dessert options for followers of this lifestyle. Food photography isn’t easy, but can be fun. You don’t just point and shoot your camera, you have to find the right lighting, backdrop, and angle. Styling the food is also an important part of photographing food.
Carrot Cake Loaf
The Paleo diet allows users to eat fruits and vegetables, coconut oil, non-grain-based flour, and a range of non-dairy options. Carrot cake is a popular option for many people, and this Paleo version has become popular with many individuals as it allows a sweet flavor to be enjoyed without the issues of taking in a huge level of sugar and additives. For this image, Carruthers used a dark background to complement the carrot cake and white serving dish.
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars
Followers of the Paleo lifestyle understand they must make a few concessions in their diet to enjoy a balanced and varied diet. A Fall and Winter favorite, the addition of pumpkin flavors, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves makes this a dessert to be enjoyed by any follower of the Paleo diet. Maple syrup is also used to make sure the sweetest flavors are available with refined sugars and corn syrup found in many sweet bars. Dark and fudgy against a white backdrop – perfection!
Strawberry Apple Crumble
A classic dessert created from organic fruits and maple syrup for a stunning flavor explosion. The crumble is created from almond flour, coconut oil, and more maple syrup to ensure this dessert stays within the confines of the Paleo diet.
Chocolate Hazelnut Tart
When following the Paleo diet, it is important to use organic and responsibly created chocolate products such as those used in this no-bake tart. The removal of all dairy products means this vegan dessert will be a winner for all those on the Paleo diet when sweetened with maple syrup, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Even photographers get to enjoy their own delicious treats.
Banana Pudding
When making the switch to a Paleo diet, the cravings of the desserts enjoyed in the past can be hard to ignore which is where this banana pudding comes in. Made without dairy or gluten, this banana pudding makes all the difference to enjoying a classic family favorite in a guilt-free way.
Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes
Pumpkin flavors are always popular when the colder months of the year arrive, and the use of these flavors in donuts has become one of the most impressive of recent years. Whether purchasing from a whole foods grocery store or made at home the use of coconut and almond flours with cinnamon flavors creates a filling and sweet Paleo dessert.
Blender Brownies
Followers of the Paleo diet are always looking for fast and effective dessert recipes which can satisfy even the sweetest tooth. Seven simple ingredients containing no dairy, no grains, and no refined sugars are blended simply to create a decadent dessert enjoyed by Paleo diet followers and those considering making a lifestyle switch.
Lemon Bars
Replacing sugar with honey to keep these bars sweet and enjoyable for all the family creates a classic dessert with an added crunch provided by the coconut flour. Limiting the level of sugar being taken into the body aids in removing the risk of various diseases associated with the modern diet including diabetes and heart disease.
Peppermint Patties
A classic given a modern twist through the use of coconut butter, coconut oil, and shredded coconut create a decadent dessert in the Paleo style. Peppermint extract and natural cocoa powder create a stunning dessert for all to enjoy.
Paleo Crepes And Strawberries
The pancake is a classic breakfast and dessert in the U.S. which can be enjoyed as a French style, a gluten-free crepe made with coconut and arrowroot flour to create a smooth batter for these wafer-thin crepes. Once cooked top with coconut whipped cream and strawberries or the fruit of your choice for a gluten-free specialty.
Many people believe the Paleo diet limits the number of sweet treats on offer for a follower to enjoy, but these desserts show just how impressive a meal can be for any Paleo, diet follower. Living the Paleo lifestyle does not mean every treat needs to be removed from the diet of an individual. People also think that photographing their food is difficult and that they’re not able to capture them correctly. A little practice and patience goes a long way.
