This recipe was inspired by The Big Mans World website. To all of my Ohioans, this tastes like Buckeyes! I’ve prepared this with both almond butter and peanut butter. Both are delicious, but I do prefer the taste of the peanut butter a little more. Let me know what you think! Dough Ingredients: 1 cup almond or peanut butter ¼ cup maple syrup 2 Tbsp pumpkin puree ½ Tbsp pumpkin spice 2 tsp vanilla 1 tsp sea salt 2…
This recipe was inspired from One Green Planet. I don’t have an ice-cream maker and I also wanted to make a version that I could do with my Paleo diet. So I switched up a couple things, and it still turned out delicious! It tastes more like a pumpkin pie ice-cream, even though there is absolutely no pumpkin in it. This is a guilt free treat to enjoy! Check it out and let me know what you think. Ingredients: 1…
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.…
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…
These vegan protein balls are super easy & quick to make, but you will need to have a decent food processor to make them. I found this recipe from The Minimalist Baker’s website. Usually I have to alter the recipe to meet my Paleo/Anti-inflammatory diet needs, but this one I did not! Try it out and leave me a comment! Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups packed pitted medjool dates (I used 15) 1 ¼ cups pre-soaked walnuts (click here for…
Jackfruit is my latest obsession!!! I just found a bag of frozen jackfruit at Whole Foods for $6.99. I was beyond excited to try out the jackfruit muffin recipe, located on the back of the bag. I modified the recipe to meet my autoimmune inflammatory protocol diet, but the recipe turned out great! For the original recipe click here. Everything bolded in the ingredients has been modified for my Paleo version. What is Jackfruit? Jackfruit is the largest tree…
Reasons to eat beets: Very anti-inflammatory. Great liver detoxer. Prevents Anemia: it’s a great source of iron and vitamin C. Prevents Colon Cancer: the betacyanins found in beets, counteracts cancer cell growth. High Blood pressure: the nitrates found in beets naturally lower blood pressure. Digestive health: great source of fiber. Great for constipation. Weight loss: the fiber leaves you feeling full & flushes the colon out. Anti-aging: they’re very high in Vitamin C, folate, & antioxidants, which prevents premature aging.…
Ingredients: 1-2 sweet potatoes 1 Tablespoon coconut oil 1 Tablespoon filtered water 1 teaspoon Pink Himalayan Salt Directions: Preheat oven to 500 degrees (broil). Grease a 9×13 glass-baking dish with coconut oil. Wash sweet potatoes and peal away any bad spots. Slice sweet potatoes. Place sweet potatoes in a glass-baking dish and add water. Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes. Season with salt & serve. Before and after…
Did you know that asparagus is great for your digestive system? Asparagus contain prebiotic fiber, which helps feed the good bacteria in your body. It’s also a natural diuretic, and helps with bloating and fluid retention. It has less than 4 calories per spear and has zero fat or cholesterol. Because of this, it’s an ideal food to consume for weight loss and for lowering cholesterol. It’s very anti-inflammatory for the body, and may help with fighting off cancer. To…
(Keto, Vegan, Low Carb) This recipe is from thebigmansworld.com. If you haven’t been to his website yet, it’s worth checking out. I made a few minor changes to this recipe & how it’s prepared. For instance, I did not use the microwave to melt the ingredients together and I pre-soaked my nuts/seeds before using them. Why you ask? Because I prefer to limit my radiation exposure as much as possible and pre-soaking raw nuts & seeds makes it easier for…