Healthy Christmas Tree Food Art
I love edible holiday decorations, especially when they are super healthy! Check out these healthy Christmas Trees that are not only delicious to eat and enjoy, but they are beautiful food art. Healthy Christmas Tree Food Art Which healthy Christmas Tree is your favorite? I want to try to make (or perhaps just EAT!) the dark chocolate and strawberry Christmas Tree! Yum! Feel free to follow us, however you...
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Paleo Christmas Cookie Recipes
I am not exactly following a Paleo diet, but I love discovering Paleo desserts because they are made with no processed sugars! You can alter these recipes to use grains if you want, or follow them as-is. Either way, you don’t need to be Paleo to fall in love with these Christmas cookies! Peppermint Chocolate Macaroons by againstallgrain.com Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies by gourmandeinthekitchen.com Paleo Sugar Cookies by agirlworthsaving.net Paleo Pumpkin Spice Cookies by multiplydelicious.com Christmas Cookie Cut Outs by mariamindbodyhealth.com Christmas Almond Vanilla Cookies by shiftctrlart.com Thumbprint Cookies with Vanilla Cream Filling by againstallgrain.com Do you have a favorite Paleo Christmas cookie?! Please share with us and your cookie can be featur Feel free to follow us, however you...
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Mustard Crusted Salmon with Roasted Asparagus
Food Friday I am always looking for new ideas for dinner. This delicious salmon recipe is brought to you by cookeatpaleo.com and it so simple to make and very healthy. I personally like to keep my dinners light – usually meat and vegetables – so this dinner was perfect for my needs. Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets 8 ounces asparagus 1 tablespoon garlic infused olive oil salt & freshly ground pepper to taste 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard, to taste lemon slices Check out the original recipe for full instructions! Feel free to follow us, however you...
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Healthy Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas
I love making special meals for the holidays – any holiday – so it probably comes as no surprise that I wanted to share some healthy Thanksgiving breakfast ideas with all of you. Breakfast Turkey You don’t have to eat Turkey to eat this yummy Breakfast Turkey! That’s right, it’s vegetarian and if you prefer, you can use a vegan cheese for the beak and feet. It’s super easy, fun, and healthy. win-win-win. Pumpkin Pie Parfait by simplyorganic.com I am all about simple, healthy ingredients that make something truly delicious. This is it. My only change to the recipe would be to use organic coconut sugar rather than organic cane sugar – it’s a much healthier choice…which is what we’re going for, right? ;) Paleo Pumpkin Pie by thehealthyfoodie.com There’s nothing wrong with eating pie for breakfast…if it’s healthy!...
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Healthy Thanksgiving Menu
You can have a delicious and healthy Thanksgiving dinner – check out these recipes! Turkey and Stuffing by primalpalate.com The turkey is easily one of the focal points of any Thanksgiving dinner (unless you’re vegan/vegetarian). If you are going to eat turkey and stuffing, make sure that it’s healthy! Paleo Chicken Gravy by healthstartsinthekitchen.com This Paleo gravy will work well with your Thanksgiving turkey and stuffing. Yum. Green Bean Casserole by urbanposer.blogspot.com It’s time we all ditched the canned beans, canned cream of mushroom soup, and fried/processed onions when making our beloved Green Bean Casserole. Make it homemade, without any processed ingredients, and I promise your body with be just as happy as your taste buds will be. Sweet Potatoes by SkinnyTwinkie.com (me!) Growing up, my favorite part about Thanksgiving dinner was the “candied yams” (sweet potatoes)! As I became...
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Healthy Halloween Recipes!
Hello, October! It’s that time of year again. As a certified health nut (ha!), I feel it is only my duty to share with all of you Healthy Halloween recipes that you can feel good about. I am a huge believer that healthy doesn’t have to sacrifice flavor, and during the holidays, you shouldn’t have to sacrifice any of the fun! So many people will say, “Oh, but it’s Halloween! You gotta splurge and eat junk food!” NO. You don’t have to eat any junk to have FUN and enjoy delicious Halloween treats! To prove my point, I searched the web (thank you, Pinterest!) and found a lot of super healthy and fun Halloween recipes that prove you can satisfy your sweet tooth, have a creative Halloween treat, AND be healthy. BOO- YAH! Click on the links for the full recipe!!!...
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Paleo German Apple Pancakes
These German Apple Pancakes are grain-free and delicious. Enjoy! Ingredients: • 12 eggs • 2 cups almond milk • 1/3 cup melted coconut oil • 1 tablespoon vanilla • 1 tablespoon maple syrup • 1/2 cup coconut flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg • 2 apples, sliced 1/8″ thick • 1 pear, sliced 1/8″ thick • 1/4 cup coconut oil • 1/4 cup maple syrup • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1 teaspoon nutmeg These Paleo German Apple Pancakes are super easy to make. You can find the original recipe with cooking instructions over at thefoodieandthefamily.com Feel free to follow Skinny...
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Healthy Labor Day Recipes
I hope you all enjoy a wonderful, fun, and HEALTHY Labor Day weekend! When it comes to food, what is the first thing you think of when you think of Labor Day food? Junk food, right? Well, Labor Day doesn’t have to be celebrated with junk food! You can definitely have a healthy labor day – you just need to think outside of the box ;) Check out these delicious and healthy Labor Day recipes that are Paleo approved! Flavored Water Ditch the sodas at the BBQ and make some delicious and healthy flavored water! They are easy to make, and they are a great way to stay hydrated. Credit: theyummylife.com Crispy Smoked Chicken Wings Credit: cookeatpaleo.com Ted Allen’s Grilled Steak with Roasted Jalapeño Chimichurri I shouldn’t write these types of articles when I am hungry, especially when...
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Avocado Tuna Salad
Paleo Avocado Tuna Salad Recipe Ingredients: • 1 avocado • 1 lemon, juiced (to taste) • 1 tablespoon chopped onion (to taste) • 5 ounces cooked or canned wild tuna • Redmond Real Salt (to taste) For full recipe instructions, feel free to visit cookeatpaleo.com Feel free to follow Skinny...
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Berry Trifle With Coconut Flour French Pound Cake
With Fourth of July coming up, I thought this was the perfect recipe to share with all of you! Berry Trifle With Coconut Flour French Pound Cake Recipe Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 2 tsp coconut flour, sifted 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking soda 5 whole eggs (2 of them separated) 1/2 cup coconut oil/ghee, softened or liquid 1/2 cup honey 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 1/2-2 cups washed & diced strawberries (cut large if using a traditional Trifle bowl) 1 1/2-2 cups washed blueberries 1 1/2-2 cups washed raspberries 3-4 cans full-fat coconut milk, cream only (Try Aroy-D for great cream) Honey or choice of sweetener optional to taste For full recipe instructions, please...
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