Ingredients: 1 Banana ½ Avocado 3 Medjool Dates (pre-soak for at least 15 mins) ¼ Cup Pre-cooked Amaranth (can substitute with flaxmeal) 1 Cup Almond Milk (click here for fresh almond milk recipe) ½ tsp Cacao Powder ¾ Cup Ice Directions: Blend all ingredients together. Drink up! Tips: You can substitute the Amaranth with some other kind of plant protein, like pea protein, pumpkin protein, or flaxmeal. JUST EAT REAL FOOD – Stop focusing on…
Amaranth Flower Chances are, you’ve probably never heard of this amazing Aztec grain called Amaranth… in fact, they say only 4% of the population has even tried it! But it is a fantastic super food to add to your diet. The Aztec’s revered this grain as “The Grain of the god’s.” Amaranth is gluten free, because it’s not actually a grain (even though people call it one)…. it’s a seed! Amaranth derives its name from the…
Why did I wait so long to make this!? Fresh homemade almond milk is amazing! It’s a 100 x better than store bought and is very easy to make. Store bought almond milk tastes watered downed compared to homemade. Try this out and let me know what you think. ~*~ That’s my Cat Nola in the picture. You’ll see Nola and Fiona throughout my blog. They love to beg for treats. ~*~ You can find Organic Almonds at Trader Joe’s.…
Did you know that the coastal Aztec people would soak their pumpkin or squash seeds in seawater and then sundry them out? There are some that say that you absolutely need to sprout your nuts and seeds, but there are others that say it’s unnecessary. My take- if you’re dealing with any kind of gastrointestinal issues or autoimmune issues, it’s something worth considering. When I first started eating raw chia seeds and flax seeds, I had a very hard time…
Ingredients: ½ Cup Bobs Red Mill Paleo Flour (can substitute with almond flour) ½ teaspoon Salt ½ teaspoon Black Pepper 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano 2 Chicken cutlets – pounded ¼ inch thick 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 carton of Sliced Mushrooms 1 Cup Marsala Wine ½ Cup White Wine Arugula to serve over-top of a salad OR 1 Zucchini for “Zoodles” 2 Cups Fresh Spinach Directions: Mix flour, salt, pepper and oregano in a bowl. Coat chicken pieces in flour…
Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 cup of Full Fat Coconut Milk 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 cup Bobs Red Mill Paleo Flour ¼ tsp Pink Himalayan Sea Salt ½ tsp Garlic Powder ½ tsp Smoked Paprika Directions: Mix eggs, milk, and olive oil together. Add in flour, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika Stir until you have a smooth-pancake batter like consistency. Spray cooking pan with non-stick spray & heat to medium. Pour about 1/3 cup of batter into the center…
Grapefruit is one of my personal “super foods.” It gives me so much energy and gives my immune system a big boost. It’s high in vitamin C, low in calories, and has a low glycemic index. Vitamin C plays a vital role in the formation of collagen, which makes grapefruit excellent for skin vitality. Because it’s loaded in fiber, it’s also great for digestive health. Grapefruit helps to suppress the appetite, which reduces overeating and aides in weight loss. Other…
Ingredients: Paleo Crust 4 oz tomato sauce ½ tsp Salt ½ tsp Black Pepper 1-2 Tbsp Italian Seasoning 1 cup of raw or vegan cheese Optional- 1/2 cup diced onion 1 package of BBQ Jackfruit or click here for recipe (Homemade tastes 100 times better). Optional- can add sliced pineapples lightly mixed with cinnamon and sugar. Directions: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread tomato sauce onto pizza crust. Sprinkle on salt, pepper, and Italian Seasoning. Sprinkle on cheese.…
I absolutely love to eat Jackfruit! You can use it so many different ways and it’s such a great plant based option. If I had to choose between eating pulled pork or the jackfruit version, hands down I’d always choose the jackfruit. I’m not even vegan! It’s just that good! What is Jackfruit? Jackfruit is the largest tree fruit in the world! In fact, it can reach up to 100 pounds, but its average weight is 10-25 pounds. Many…
Move aside cauliflower pizza crust! Bobs Red Mill Paleo Baking Flour knocks you out of the park! It’s 100 x easier to make and tastes better. For my vegans out there, you can probably substitute the eggs for flax eggs. I’ll try it out and update my post my later. Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups Paleo Baking Flour ¼ tsp Salt 1/8 tsp baking soda 2 Eggs 2 Tbsp Water 2 Tbsp Olive Oil Directions: Pre-heat oven to 350…