Snacks
Marvelous Muffins – GF/Paleo/Almond Flour
This is a wonderful template for a delicious and easy gluten free muffin recipe. You can experiment by adding different flavor combinations including: date walnut, lemon, poppy seed, dried cranberries, chocolate chips, cinnamon raisin, and orange dark chocolate chip. Check out my variations below. You can scale up the recipe and make as many muffins…
Read MoreGreen Veggie Juice
Fresh green vegetable juice is a great way to quickly detoxify the body, add mega amounts of nutrients, and boost your energy. The idea here is to juice mostly green veggies. You may still want to add 1–2 carrots and ¼–½ beet for extra nutrition and flavor, but beware of adding too many of these…
Read MoreSpiced Vanilla Chia Pudding with Cacao Nibs and Orange Zest
This recipe was a hit at the Sexy, Younger, You retreat I cooked for in September, 2013. Coconut milk and chia seeds are full of brain healthy and satiating good fats. If you are not making your own homemade coconut milk then I truly recommend the Native Forest Organic Full Fat coconut milk in the…
Read MoreBanana Walnut Muffins with Maple Glaze – GF/Paleo
Almond flour banana walnut muffins with maple glaze make a delicious gluten free breakfast or snack.
Read MoreBacon-Hugged Egg Cups – Paleo & Gluten Free
Bored of plain ‘ol bacon and eggs? Try this classic combination in a new way. Easy to make ahead and take on the go. Great for kids and brunches too! Customize this recipe by adding local and seasonal vegetables and herbs.
Read MoreVanilla Fig Almond Flour Scones with Pistachios – GF/Paleo
Mix up your morning meals with this delicious gluten-free recipe! These scones are made with my fave go-to flour – almond flour. High in protein and good fat and low in sugar, the flavor of figs, pistachios and vanilla come together for the most scrumptious bites. You will love these scones!
Read MorePeach Shortcake made with Gluten Free Almond Flour Biscuits
This is a delicious dessert you can feel good about. Sweet summer peaches atop homemade gluten free, shortcake biscuits topped with whip cream. How can you go wrong? You will only have to heat your oven up for a short time to cook the almond flour biscuits, then slice up your peaches and whip your cream and you’ve got something everyone will swoon over.
Read MoreHomemade Coconut Crusted Chicken Nuggets – GF/Paleo
[dc]T[/dc]his is a great gluten free recipe to replace those unhealthy nuggets from “you know where” and still get healthy protein and fat into your kids’ diet. Almond flour is incorporated into the mix to thicken and hold the nuggets together and then once formed, they are dusted with a mixture of almond flour and coconut flakes to create a golden crust.
Read MoreRaw Eggnog Smoothie made with Fresh Coconut Milk
[dc]T[/dc]his is one of the most delicious concoctions I have ever tasted. Actually it’s beyond delicious. OMG, is it good! I bet you’re thinking “Eggnog, in the springtime?” Well, Yes! Why not!?! It is soooo good, why limit it to the fall time alone?
Read MoreBaked Apple Chunks with Walnuts
[dc]I[/dc] served this dessert at the Weston Price conference in 2009 in Chicago. It was the first time a GAPS meal option had been offered at that conference. It is simple, but yummy and very easy to make. Great served with whip cream or coconut cream.
Read MoreFigs with Basil and Chevre
[dc]I[/dc] tried this delicious appetizer at a party recently in LA. “Why didn’t I ever think of this,” I thought? So simple, fresh, seasonal…and easy. So, I made it for my own party when I returned home and about 25 figs disappeared in about 5 minutes.
Read MoreHeirloom Tomato Basil Salad w/ Fresh Mozzarella and Olive Oil
This recipe is so simple and delicious you can almost make it with your eyes closed. Tomatoes will be in full effect for the next few months so take advantage of their availability while you have the chance. Summer is the time to eat them and gain their medicinal effects.
Read MoreWatermelon Aqua Fresca – Cool and Refreshing Summer Beverage
In the summer, nature gives us cooling foods to eat
In order to get through this challenging period of time in the lone star state (or any other hot place you may be), it is important to eat cooling foods. If we eat seasonally, nature will naturally give to us the foods we are supposed to eat in the season we are supposed to eat them. And in the summer, nature gives us cooling foods to eat.
Read MoreGluten Free Almond Flour Sandwich Bread
I love this gluten free bread. It really tastes like bread but is free of gluten and is so easy to make. No yeast, no rising, no gluten. You can make your own almond flour from pulverizing soaked and dehydrated almonds or you can order it online. I found this recipe from Elana’s Pantry. She…
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