Maple Avocado Coconut Smoothie
Creamy and sweet, this smoothie will quickly become one of your favorites.
1 ripe avocado (peeled and pitted)1 small banana1 teaspoon coconut oil1 tablespoon maple syrup1 cup ice1 cup coconut milk
Put all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. ...
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Mixed Berry Salad
Mixed Berry Salad
This quick and easy salad combines antioxidant rich berries with protein rich seeds with a delicious honey lime dressing for a breakfast you'll look forward to.
2 cups mixed fresh berries (such as strawberries, blackberries, blueberries)1/2 cup pomegranate arils1 teaspoon ground flax seeds1 teaspoon ground hemp seeds1 teaspoon ground chia seedsJuice and zest of 1 lime1 teaspoon honey
Combine all of the berries and seeds in a large bowl. Whisk the lime and honey together and toss with the salad. Chill until ready to serve. ...
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Nutty Banana Bites
Nutty Banana Bites
Bananas are a great source of energy, and high in fiber, so they are a perfect choice in the morning. They're extra delicious when topped with nuts and honey.
1 banana (sliced)2 tablespoons almond butter1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon chia seeds1 tablespoon chopped almonds1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakesCoarse sea salt (optional)
Lay the banana slices on a plate. Top with the almond butter, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with chia seeds, almonds, and coconut. Add a touch of coarse sea salt if desired before serving. ...
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Sweet and Salty Grain Free Granola
Sweet and Salty Grain Free Granola
This easy to prepare granola is made with no grains and is Paleo approved. Sweetened lightly with honey, it's crunchy, nutritious, and satisfying. Delicious with almond or coconut milk, or simply eaten as is.
1/2 cup raw almonds1/2 cup raw pecans1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/2 cup coconut oil (melted)1/4 cup raw honey1/2 cup roasted and salted sunflower seeds1/2 cup dried cranberries
Preheat oven to 325degrees F.Put the almonds, pecans, coconut flakes, salt, oil, and honey in a food processor. Pulse until just combined. Spread mixture on a parchment lined ...
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Chorizo Stuffed Jalapeños
These easy appetizers are big on flavor, especially for those that like heat. If you like extra hot, you can swap habaneros for the jalapeños.
Chorizo Stuffed Jalapeños
These easy appetizers are big on flavor, especially for those that like heat. If you like extra hot, you can swap habaneros for the jalapeños.
1/2 pound chorizo 1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon oregano2 cloves garlic4 jalapeno peppers (halved lengthwise, seeds removed)sea salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium skillet, cook the sausage with the spices and garlic until no longer pink. Lay ...
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Chocolate Walnut Date Balls
These paleo chocolate walnut date balls are going to be a new favorite. Sometimes you just want something sweet. A candy bar is the last thing you want to reach for though.
These balls offer much more nutrition than your standard candy bar. Chewy, sweet dates add fiber and sweetness to these easy to make snacks. They make a great quick snack or perfect bite sized dessert when you want something sweet but don’t want to overdo it.
All you need to make these treats is a food processor and a refrigerator. Keep these balls in an airtight container in the fridge to have an easy grab-and-go snack throughout busy weeks.
Chocolate ...
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Paleo Trail Mix
Most people eat trail mix thinking that it’s a healthy choice. And it can be! But, it all depends on the ingredients. If you want to play a fun game, pick up a bag of trail mix at your local store and check out the ingredients list.
Chances are – if it’s just a standard brand – there’s some sketchy ingredients. Whether it’s unhealthy oils, sugar, or preservatives, these are things that we want to avoid when following the Paleo diet.
Thankfully, we don’t have to give up all trail mix. There are ways to make this popular snack choice much healthier and nourishing.
Peanuts and chocolate get an overhaul with this healthy, ...
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Savory Grain Free Crackers
Paleo Savory Grain Free Crackers | One of the complaints we hear most about starting the Paleo diet is that crunchy snacks, like chips or crackers, are no longer allowed.
This isn’t true!
These savory grain-free crackers will fulfill your need for that crunch.
Nuts and seeds are combined with some herbs and spices for a crunchy Paleo snack you can enjoy without guilt. Eat with tuna or smoked salmon, or just eat plain for a quick energy boost. There’s seriously no wrong way to eat these crackers.
Savory Grain Free Crackers
1 cup raw almonds1/4 cup flax seeds1 cup Walnuts1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 teaspoon ...
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Smoked Coconut Chips
Coconut is a great snack choice. These smoked chips add the perfect amount of crunch to your snack routine.
Sweet, spicy, and smoky, these coconut chips make the perfect high fiber snack. Eat a handful with a piece of fruit for a balanced, nutritious snack.
Coconut is a great source of medium chain triglycerides – a fat that is readily absorbed and used by our body as energy.
Lauric acid, a fatty acid found in coconut, also has antimicrobial benefits. This means that it’s effective at fighting viruses and bacteria that can make us sick.
Because of the healthy fats, antimicrobial benefits, and the fact that it’s delicious, these ...
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Cranberry Pumpkin Chocolate Muffins
Pumpkin is, by far, the most popular fall food. It’s like as soon as the first day of fall rolls around, everything becomes pumpkin-flavored. And, as a pumpkin lover, I am all about it.
But the all-encompassing love for pumpkin doesn’t mean we should forget about all of the other delicious fall and winter fruits out there. This is why I love this recipe so much. It not only features that popular orange fruit, but it pairs it alongside another one of my favorite fall finds – cranberries.
A popular winter berry, cranberries carry a powerful nutrient punch. The deep red color can be attributed to the high content of anthocyanins found in ...
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