These tender gluten-free scones get their flavor from bacon and chives. Perfect for brunch or an afternoon snack, they prove that you don’t have to give up bread to eat healthy.
Bacon and Chive Scones
1 cup blanched almond flour2/3 cup tapioca flour 1/2 cup Coconut flour1 tsp Baking powder1 tsp Baking soda1/8 tsp Sea salt4 tbsp cold grass-fed butter (cubed)1/2 cup Full fat coconut milk2 Eggs4 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)2 tbsp minced chives
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Combine all of the flours in a large bowl with the baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the butter and using your fingers, work the butter ...
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Coconut Pumpkin Soup
Canned pumpkin makes this creamy soup easy and delicious. With just a hint of spice, it’s perfect for cool weather. Coconut cream adds dairy free creaminess and richness to this velvety soup.
Coconut Pumpkin Soup
2 tbsp olive oil1 Onion (diced)1 clove garlic (minced)1/2 tsp Ground ginger1/4 tsp Cinnamon1 tsp fresh thyme1 15 oz can Pureed pumpkin2 cups Chicken broth1 14 oz can Coconut milk (chilled)roasted pistachios (for garnish)Sea salt (to taste)fresh ground pepper (to taste)
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
Add the seasonings, and cook for ...
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Christmas Kale Salad
Holiday leftovers tend to be heavy on carbs. Mashed potatoes, stuffing, and noodles are no place for a Paleo diet, but you can turn your Paleo friendly leftovers into a healthy and delicious meal, or prepare this salad as a main course. A healthy and flavorful dressing makes the perfect meal that will taste delicious, but won’t weigh you down.
Christmas Kale Salad
Salad8 cups baby kale (or other mixed greens )2 cups roasted squash or sweet potatoes2 small apples (cored and sliced )1/2 cup Pomegranate seeds1 1/2 pounds cooked and sliced beef (such as Prime Rib or London Broil )Dressing1/2 cup Extra virgin ...
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Paleo Ginger Zucchini Bread
Slice this bread and put it on a platter for a party, or serve it on Christmas morning. Either way, it’s sure to be a big hit with all; no one will suspect it’s actually healthy.
Ginger Zucchini Bread
1 cup Almond flour1/2 tsp Sea salt2 tbsp Cinnamon1 tbsp Ground ginger2 tbsp Honey1 tsp Ground cloves1/2 tsp Baking soda1/2 tsp Allspice1/4 tsp Nutmeg1 tsp Vanilla1 Zucchini ((small, grated))3 Eggs
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the almond flour, salt, baking soda, and spices in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the remaining ingredients. Whisk well and add to the dry. Brush a loaf pan with coconut oil or cooking spray. ...
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Paleo Turkey Bowl with Kale and Sweet Potatoes
If you have holiday leftovers, use them in this turkey bowl; you be sorry when they are all gone! Don’t skip massaging the kale; it turns the leaves into tender, sweet morsels that are perfect in this dish.
Thanksgiving Leftover Dish: Turkey Bowl with Kale and Sweet Potatoes
3 cups Dinosaur kale ((cut into bite-sized pieces))2 cups Turkey breast ((cooked and chopped))1/4 cup Dried cranberries1/4 cup Toasted sunflower seeds1/4 cup olive oil2 tbsp Cider vinegar1 tbsp Dijon mustard2 tbsp Real maple syrup3 strips Cooked bacon ((crumbled))2 Sweet potatoes ((peeled and cubed))
Put the sweet potatoes in a saucepan and cover with ...
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Paleo Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
Giving up bread is one of the hardest parts of going Paleo, especially around the holidays when homemade dinner rolls appear on every table. Luckily, you don’t have to miss out with this easy recipe for pumpkin dinner rolls. Canned pumpkin make them moist and soft, while a combination of tapioca and coconut flour keep them grain free.
Paleo Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
2 cups tapioca flour 1/2 cup Coconut flour (plus more as needed)1 tsp Saltpinch Nutmeg1/4 cup warm water1/2 cup Pureed pumpkin1/2 cup olive oil2 Eggs (beaten)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Combine the tapioca flour, 1/2 cup coconut flour, ...
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Apple Pomegranate Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts start to spring up when the weather cools down, so they are the perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving table. This version, roasted with a bit of apple cider and olive oil, then tossed with pomegranate seeds not only look stunning on the table, but they taste amazing as well. These make the perfect low carb side dish to a traditionally carb heavy meal.
Serves 8
Ingredients:
2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to ...
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Oven Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet and savory, these sweet potato fries are the perfect side dish to roasted meats, bun-free burgers, or just as a healthy snack.
Oven Sweet Potato Fries
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries2 tablespoons olive oilSea salt and fresh ground pepper, to tasteFresh parsley, for serving
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.Toss the sweet potatoes with the olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.Lay on a baking sheet in a single layer.Bake for 35-40 minutes, until fries are lightly browned and tender.Serve hot. ...
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Paleo Italian Spinach Salad
Perfect for a quick lunch, this salad comes together in a flash. Loaded with flavor from sun-dried tomatoes and olives, it comes together with a quick balsamic dressing better than anything you’ll get in a bottle.
Paleo Italian Spinach Salad
12 cup Baby spinach leaves1/2 cup Kalamata olives ((pitted))1/2 cup Tomatoes ((sun-dried))1/4 cup Pine nuts ((toasted))1/4 cup Olive oil3 tbsp Balsamic vinegar1/4 tsp Dijon mustardSea salt an fresh ground pepper ((to taste))
Combine the spinach, olives, tomatoes, and pine nuts in a bowl. Whisk the oil, vinegar, and mustard in a small bowl until well combined and season with a pinch of ...
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Paleo Cabbage Salad with Almond Dressing
Crunchy cabbage gets a flavor boost with a quick homemade dressing. For a full meal, you can add your favorite protein; some shredded chicken or shrimp would work nicely here.
Paleo Cabbage Salad with Almond Dressing
8 cup Shredded cabbage ((green, purple or a combination))1 cup Carrots ((sliced))1/2 cup Almonds ((sliced))3 tbsp Almond butter3 tbsp Sesame oil ((toasted))1 tsp Ginger ((grated))1 tsp Honey1 clove Garlic ((minced))1 Lime ((juiced))Sea salt and fresh ground pepper ((to taste))
Toss the cabbage, carrots, and almonds in a large bowl.
Make the dressing by whisking the remaining ingredients until well ...
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