If you're missing popcorn or packaged snacks, you'll want to try this one out. Oven-baked vegetables make for delicious snacks. Just make up a batch and take them into school or work with you, or keep some with you wherever you go to avoid giving in to cravings.
Sweet Potato & Beet Chips
1 Sweet potato ((small))1 Beet ((small))Sea salt ((Coarse ground))Drizzle of EVOO
Pre-heat oven to 375.Using a mandolin slicer, slice both the sweet potato and the beet very thin.Line baking sheet with parchment paper and lay sweet potato and beet flat - no overlapping. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your ...
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Vic’s Morning Mocha
A few weeks ago, I was posting about my morning routine on my Facebook page and mentioned my morning "mocha". People seemed to really be into the recipe, so I wanted to be sure to share it with you as well.
Give it a try and let me know what you think!
Vic's Morning Mocha
4 cups strong black coffee made with 2 tbs of regular and 2 tbs of decaf. I don't think there is anything wrong with full-caffeinated, I'm just very susceptible to
caffeine.
1 square 88% dark chocolate1 tbs Coconut oil1/2 tbs Grass fed butterDashes of cinnamon
Blend at high speed for 30 - 45 seconds
The above makes ...
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Veggie and Egg White Breakfast Wrap
Breakfast: my favorite meal of the day. Eggs and vegetables are a staple of my breakfasts and I am always looking for new ways to reinvent them.
Between prepping my family's food for the day, taking care of the dog, and getting myself around, the mornings can be rather hectic. To make my mornings more efficient, I rely on frozen vegetables. At any given time, we have frozen diced onions and various colors of bell peppers available in Ziplock bags in our freezer. This speeds up the morning assembly line and leaves fewer dirty dishes from food prep (my favorite part!).
These Veggie and Egg White Breakfast Wraps are quick and easy - just be ...
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Hulk Pancakes
HULK SMASH (these pancakes)!!! I’ve said it before, but I always try to find sneaky ways to fit vegetables into all of my meals. The banana and vanilla in this recipe not only mask the taste of the spinach, but they also add a delicious flavor. My bit of advice is to be extra delicate when flipping these pancakes. Since spinach isn’t the best binder and it releases its moisture when cooked, I tend to let the Hulk Pancakes cook a little longer than normal pancakes.
Why spinach? Well Popeye knew a thing or two about this nutrient-rich leafy green. Here are a few reasons why I love spinach:
A cup and a half of spinach (about the amount I use ...
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Quick ‘n’ Easy Fruit Dip
Strawberries, apples, grapes - they're all delicious. But sometimes you need just a little bit more to add some excitement to your diet. Our Quick 'n' Easy Fruit Dip is seriously simple to make (why not get the kids involved) and can be used for snacks or as part of a dessert. Mm!
Quick ‘n’ Easy Fruit Dip
1 c Coconut milk1 tsp Vanilla2 Ripe bananas2 tsp Coconut flour
Place all ingredients in your food processor or blender.Blend until smooth.Pour into dish and refrigerate for thirty minutes. This allows the dip to thicken.Serve with fresh fruit.Enjoy!
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Cucumber & Mixed Greens Salad with Rosemary Vinaigrette
Another salad recipe is always handy for keeping your diet varied and interesting. This one packs in the veggies and is great to take to work or to have as a side to a big hunk of protein.
Cucumber & Mixed Greens Salad with Rosemary Vinaigrette
Salad1/4 Iceberg lettuce ((head chopped/torn))3 cups Fresh spinach ((chopped/torn))1/4 c Parsley ((fresh chopped))1/4 c Cilantro ((fresh chopped))1/2 Cucumber ((large, thinly sliced))1/2 Red onion ((thinly sliced))Vinaigrette2 cloves garlicJuice of 2 limes ((about 1/4 c))1/4 c EVOO2 tbsp Dijon mustard ((clean))1 tbsp White vinegar2 tbsp Honey1/2 tsp Sea salt1/2 tsp Fresh ...
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Chicken Nuggets with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
This recipe is ideal both for families whose kids aren't keen on their healthy paleo lifestyle and for hosts who want to show that paleo can be fun. These chicken nuggets are a classier version of normal chicken nuggets and, dipped in the sauce, are suitable for dinner parties and finger food.
Chicken Nuggets with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
Nuggets2 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 c Vinegar1 Egg ((whisked))1/4 c Arrowroot powder1/2 tbsp PaprikaSalt and pepper ((to taste))1 tsp Garlic powderCayenne ((to taste))1/2 c Coconut oil ((or other preferred cooking fat))Sauce1/4 c Yellow mustard1/4 c Honey
Chop ...
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Apple Broccoli Salad
This salad makes for a filling and fresh snack or side and makes a change from the usual leafy greens plus cucumber and tomatoes job. If you struggle to get your kids to eat their greens, try them out on this salad because the fruit adds some sweetness that they might enjoy.
Apple Broccoli Salad
Salad1 Head broccoli ((florets, and stem, chopped))1 Red apple ((large, diced))1 cup Green olives ((halved))1/2 c Red onion ((thinly sliced))1 cup Fresh pineapple ((diced, or canned in 100% juice))Optional Ingredients1/4 c Raisins and/or 1/4toasted almond sliversVinaigrette2 cloves garlicJuice of 2 limes1/4 c EVOO2 tbsp ...
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Eggplant & Eggs
Might I say this dish is eggsellent? I don’t know why I bought an eggplant. It was probably because it was on sale and I couldn’t resist. I’d never bought, let alone cooked, an eggplant before I made this recipe. In fact, I can count the number of times I’ve eaten it... on two fingers. I am always looking to try new vegetables, so I figured I would give the eggplant a try. This was a simple and tasty ingredient to cook with. It's also quite healthy. 1 cup of eggplant is only 33 calories. It is not only full of vitamins and minerals but antioxidants too!
1 cup eggplant:
Calories: 33
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 1g
Eggplant & ...
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Dark Chocolate Mousse
Any chocolate lover, whether paleo or not, will love this chocolate mousse. With a lovely texture and added fruit for extra sweetness, this treat makes for a perfect evening treat.
Dark Chocolate Mousse
2 Eggs1/4 c Pure maple syrup1 tsp Vanilla extract2 tbsp Dark chocolate cocoa powder ((unsweetened))1/3 c Dark chocolate chips ((optional))3/4 c Coconut milk1 pint Raspberries ((or other fresh fruit))
Add eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, cocoa powder, and optional chocolate chips to a blender. Blend well until combined.Bring the coconut milk to a very high heat (not boiling) in a saucepan on the stove.Once the coconut milk is ...
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