Bright and tangy, this lemon smoothie will give you all the energy you need to get your day off right.
Lemon Spinach Smoothie
3 cups baby spinachJuice and zest of 1 lemon2 celery stalks1 ripened pear (cored and chopped)1 cup water ...
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Spicy Asian Breakfast Bowl
Veggie noodles, crunchy cabbage, and fried eggs will fill you up, but not in the boring way a lot of breakfasts do. This breakfast is packed full of vitamins, minerals, and protein to keep your body feeling its best. The ginger gives it a spicy kick as well as helping your body fight off inflammation.
You’ll feel like you’re on vacation when you eat this super delicious meal, but it’s so easy, you can eat it again and again!
Spicy Asian Breakfast Bowl
3 tablespoons sesame oil (divided)1/2 cup sliced mushrooms2 green onions (diced)1 teaspoon grated ginger1 clove garlic (minced)2 cups shredded Chinese cabbage1 cup zucchini ...
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Breakfast Sausages
Pick up a package of breakfast sausages at the store, and you’d be surprised to know how bad for you they are. Just read the ingredients list and see how many ingredients you can't pronounce.
The solution? Make your own. It’s surprisingly easy, tasty, and a win for your health.
Breakfast Sausages
1 pound ground pork1 onion (finely diced)2 cloves garlic (minced)1 teaspoons ground sage1 teaspoon ground thyme1/2 teaspoon marjoram1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepperOlive oil (for cooking)
Mix all of the ingredients in large bowl until well combined. Form into small patties. Cook in the olive ...
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Maple Doughnuts with Coconut Frosting
You’ll never believe these doughnuts are healthy, but one bite and you’ll be glad they are. Make these baked breakfast treats and never turn down a doughnut again!
Maple Doughnuts with Coconut Frosting
1.5 cups Almond flour1/2 tsp Baking soda1/4 tsp Cinnamon1/8 tsp Ground nutmeg4 tbsp Maple syrup2 tbsp Coconut oil (melted)1 tsp Lemon juice2 Eggs (separated)Coconut Frosting1 14 oz can Coconut milk (chilled overnight)1 tsp Vanilla2 tbsp Maple syrup
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brush a doughnut pan with coconut oil.
To make the doughnuts, combine the almond flour and baking soda in a large bowl with the cinnamon and ...
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Paleo Belgian Waffles
Looking for a Paleo brunch option? Look no further than these light and airy grain free waffles. They’re so good, even non-Paleo folks will rave about them, but they probably won’t know they’re good for you!
Paleo Belgian Waffles
3 eggs1/4 cup almond milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 tablespoon coconut oil (melted)1/4 teaspoon sea saltGrass-fed butter and maple syrup (to serve) ...
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Mailbag 9: Paleo for beginners, coffee creamer, and dorm room Paleo
Welcome to another edition of our Mailbag posts! This series focuses on questions that are frequently asked by the UPG community. Have a lingering question? Ask it here and we might feature you in future posts!
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“I know this is going to sound vague, but my biggest question is this: how do I start? It all seems very overwhelming.”
Ah yes, that first step is usually the hardest. We get this question a lot and understandably so. Big ...
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Chocolate Pecan Paleo Pancakes
If you’ve been a fan of the chocolate chip pancakes often found in chain breakfast places, you’ll love this recipe. Full of the flavor you love without all the bad stuff, this will become a regular in your weekend breakfast routine.
Chocolate Pecan Paleo Pancakes
1/4 cup coconut flour1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup coconut milk3 eggs2 tablespoons honey1/2 teaspoon vanilla1/4 cup dark chocolate chips1/4 cup toasted pecansCoconut oil (for greasing skillet )
Whisk all of the ingredients in a large bowl until just combined. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add the coconut oil. Ladle the batter ...
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Chocolate Raspberry Coconut Yogurt
This sinfully good breakfast is actually really good for you. Full of antioxidants from the raspberries and dark chocolate and lots of healthy fats from the almonds and coconut, you’ll feel like you’re eating dessert without compromising your health.
It can be tricky to find a high-quality dark chocolate. Be sure to read this article to ensure that your chocolate is as clean as can be. It's also important to read the ingredient labels on the coconut yogurt to avoid any weird ingredients or refined sugars.
Chocolate Raspberry Coconut Yogurt
1 cup plain coconut yogurt1 pint fresh raspberries1/4 cup chopped and toasted almonds1/4 ...
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How To Grill Chicken
How To Grill Chicken: Your Easy Guide
So you want to learn how to grill chicken? In most kitchens, boneless, skinless chicken breasts are a staple. Their versatility and simplicity make them an easy go-to item. But, if you’ve grilled them before, you know that they can sometimes turn out bland, dry, and chewy. Here are a few ways to avoid the dreaded chewy chicken conundrum.
Pound It
The uneven thickness of chicken breasts is one reason why the finished product can turn out so...blah. As you’ve probably noticed, it can be tricky to get the thicker middle part cooked without overcooking the thinner end pieces.
To remedy this, you’ve ...
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Sweet and Savory Breakfast Salad
Fruit is often a popular breakfast choice, but eating it alone is never a good idea because it can spike your blood sugar. When you pair fruit with veggies it helps keep that blood sugar in check. Thankfully, this salad combines sweet fruit with savory vegetables and comes together quickly in a skillet. Serve it warm or cook it the night before and eat it chilled for a delicious, healthy breakfast.
Sweet and Savory Breakfast Salad
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil1 cup pineapple chunks1 red bell pepper (diced)Juice of 1 lime
Heat the oil in heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the pineapple and peppers, and cook until ...
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