Paleo Almond Butter Cups
These easy snacks will satisfy any sweet tooth without the guilt. Put on a platter for a party or store in the freezer for a quick pick me up on a busy day.
1/2 cup natural almond butter1 tablespoon coconut oil1 tablespoon honey1 cup chopped dark chocolate (melted)Coarse sea salt
Put the almond butter, coconut, oil and honey in a food processor and process until smooth and creamy.Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners. Coat the bottoms of the cups with the chocolate, fill with almond butter mixture, and add more chocolate.Put the tin in the freezer until firm, about an hour. Store in the freezer. ...
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Pan Seared Chicken with Cauliflower Cream Sauce
Pan Seared Chicken with Cauliflower Cream Sauce
Succulent browned chicken gets a healthy, delicious boost of flavor from cauliflower cream sauce. It's rich, delicious, and comforting and the perfect meal after a long day.
Cauliflower Cream Sauce:2 tablespoons olive oil3 cloves garlic (minced)2 cups finely chopped cauliflower1 cup chicken broth (more or less depending on consistency)1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk1 tablespoon lemon juicePan Seared Chicken:4 chicken breasts (pounded to an even thickness)2 tablespoons olive oilSea salt and black pepper (to taste)
To make the sauce, heat the oil and add the ...
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Paleo Chicken Recipe Round-Up
Chicken - it's quite the versatile protein source. You can bake it, grill it, pan-fry it, Instant Pot it, pair it with veggies, eat it on its own, slather it in almond butter (am I the only one that does that?!)...the possibilities are endless.
But, if you're like me, you're always looking for ways to spice it up. The same baked chicken recipe can get old after weeks and weeks.
One of the most frequent questions we get is how to make chicken more "interesting." So - this blog post is going to help solve that problem.
Here are 10 of our favorite chicken recipes (in no particular order) from the recipe archives. Do you have a favorite ...
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Tuna Hash with Dippy Egg
Tuna Hash with Dippy Egg
A quick cooked egg and no-cook protein combined with veggies makes a fast and nutritious breakfast. Feel free to sub salmon for the tuna to mix things up a bit.
2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)1 small onion (diced)1 small bell pepper (diced)1 clove garlic (minced)1 small sweet potato (grated)1 can tuna (drained)2 eggsSea salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
Heat half the oil in a heavy skillet. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic, and cook until soft. Add the sweet potato, and cook until softened. Stir in the tuna. Remove the mixture from the pan.Add the remaining oil and fry the eggs until the ...
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Diabetic Kitchen Gourmet Chocolate Brownies
We all have those certain treats that take us straight back to childhood.
For me, it's a pan full of brownies.
Brownies were my family's go-to after-dinner dessert. Warm, fudgy, walnut-y brownies. And we'd accompany these delicious chocolate squares with a big glass of milk.
Honestly, my mouth still waters when I think about them.
But let's not get it twisted...these were not homemade brownies or my grandma's secret recipe. These were the Betty Crocker kind - straight from the box.
I honestly never looked at the ingredients when I was a kid. But I just did a quick Google search and this is what I found:
Sugar, Enriched ...
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Sausage and Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl
Sausage and Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl
This hearty breakfast is both sweet and savory thanks to sweet potatoes and breakfast sausage. It also comes together relatively quickly, so it makes a perfect weekday breakfast when you want to fuel up and get out the door fast.
2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium sweet potato (peeled and diced)2 green onions (diced)1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 pound breakfast sausage2 cups chopped spinachSea salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Add the sweet potato and the green onions, and cook until browned and softened. Add ...
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Cucumber Lemon Water
One sip and you’ll feel like you’re in your favorite spa. This water is refreshing, hydrating, and will help you meet your water goals with no problems.
Cucumber Lemon Water
One sip and you'll feel like you're in your favorite spa. This water is refreshing, hydrating, and will help you meet your water goals with no problems.
Ingredients:32 ounces filtered water1 cucumber (thinly sliced)1 lemon (thinly sliced)
Directions:Put all of the ingredients in a pitcher and refrigerate for 1 hour. Drink within 3 days. ...
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Can You Freeze Mushrooms?
The short answer - yes. Yes, you can. Let's all rejoice.
Mushrooms may be a tasty and healthy addition to your diet, but they have a relatively short shelf-life. Fresh mushrooms will keep for a maximum of one week in your refrigerator.
Canned mushrooms preserve for longer, but most people prefer the fresher alternative. Additionally, fresh mushrooms have fewer calories and more nutrients.
How To Freeze Mushrooms
If you’re going to freeze mushrooms, you should purchase them as fresh as possible for best results. To select ideal mushrooms, check that they both look and smell fresh.
Do a little research on the type of mushroom you’re buying ...
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Shrimp and Veggie Skillet Frittata
Shrimp and Veggie Skillet Frittata
This quick and easy frittata is filling, and full of fiber and antioxidants. Cocktail shrimp add protein without cooking, and can be added at the end.
2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 small onion (diced)1 cup shredded cabbage1 cup chopped spinach1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes3 eggs (beaten)3 ounces cocktail shrimp (tails removed)4 cherry tomatoes (sliced)Sea salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
Heat the oil in a heavy, non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, cabbage, and spinach, and cook until softened. Add the pepper flakes.Add the eggs and cook for a minute until ...
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Buffalo Meatballs
These easy meatballs get their flavor from buffalo sauce. Rich and spicy, they are delicious when served with your favorite green veggie, but can be eaten with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice as well.
Buffalo Meatballs
These easy meatballs get their flavor from buffalo sauce. Rich and spicy, they are delicious when served with your favorite green veggie, but can be eaten with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice as well.
Ingredients:1 pound grass-fed ground beef1/2 pound ground pork1 onion (diced)2 celery stalks (diced)2 tablespoons minced chives1 teaspoon hot sauce (any variety, more or less to taste)1 egg2 ...
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