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Breads Breakfasts Snacks

Low-Carb Pumpkin Muffins

12 Servings Ingredients ½ cup coconut flour 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup canned pureed pumpkin 6 eggs, beaten 3 Tablespoon coconut oil, melted 1/3 cup raw honey, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped 12 walnuts for […]

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Breakfasts Snacks

Egg Muffins

6 omega-3, organic, free range eggs 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped handful of organic shredded cheese sprinkle of salt and pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin tins with paper liners or grease with coconut oil. Mix up the eggs, add bell pepper, cheese and seasonings. Fill 6 muffin tins. Bake for […]

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Breads Snacks

Orange Blueberry Paleo Muffins

12 muffins Ingredients 3 cups blanched almond flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 Tablespoon flax meal 3 omega-3, free range eggs 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted over low heat 1/4 cup agave nectar 1 Tablespoon orange zest 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract […]

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Breakfasts Snacks Sweets and Treats

Red White & Blue Parfait

4 Servings Ingredients: 1 cup organic strawberries, sliced 1 cup organic blueberries 1 cup caveman cookie crumbles (Buttery Pecan, Chocolate Macnut, Vanilla, Chocolate Chunk, or Walnut) 1 batch coconut whipped cream For the Coconut Whipped Cream: 1 can coconut milk, full fat, chilled 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon almond […]

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Smoothies, Juices, Drinks

Jen’s Green Goodness Juice

Juice the following: serves 1 1 bunch kale 2 large handfuls spinach 2 apples 1 peeled lemon 1/2 large cucumber or 1 small persian cucumber 2 large stalks celery ginger (optional) Depending upon what is in the fridge or what we’ve picked up from the Farmer’s market, I sometimes add broccoli, zucchini, romaine, parsley or […]

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Danette’s healthy balls

Healthy Balls Dessert Recipe: * 1 full jar (12 oz) of almond butter, cashew butter, or peanut butter * 1/4 cup real maple syrup (grade B has more nutrients than grade A) * 2 cups hazelnut flour or almond flour * 1/2 cup organic canned coconut milk (canned is creamier than the watered down cartons) […]

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Entrees Seafood

Cilantro Salmon Burgers with a Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Ingredients For the patties– 1lb salmon, skin removed 1 egg, whisked ½ cup almond flour 3 stalks celery, chopped small (yes, small) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon green onions 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon ground ginger For the vinaigrette– ⅓ cup olive oil […]

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Entrees Seafood

Simple Herb Crusted Salmon

Prep time: 5 mins // Cook time: 15 mins // Total time: 20 mins Serves: 2 Ingredients For the salmon 2 salmon fillets (6oz each) 1 heaping tablespoon coconut flour 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (or dried, if you have on hand) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon dijon mustard salt and pepper, to taste For […]

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Sweets and Treats

Coconut Flour Cake with Coconut Frosting

YIELD: two eight-inch cakes PREP: 10 min (active time) COOK: 40 min (baking time) READY IN: 50 mins Dense, moist, and rich with coconut flavor, coconut flour cake is a remarkable treat. While both its texture and flavor is reminiscent of classic yellow cake, it’s considerably more nourishing thanks to the nutrient profile of both […]

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Smoothies, Juices, Drinks

Spiced Iced Tea Punch

Ingredients: 10 whole cloves 4 cinnamon sticks 8 cups apple juice 8 blueberry or blackberry tea bags 1 Navel orange, cut crosswise into rounds Method: Wrap cloves and cinnamon sticks in a piece of cheesecloth or a coffee filter and secure with kitchen twine. Bring apple juice and spices just to the boiling point. Remove […]

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Dips, Sauces, Seasonings and Spreads

Simply Delicious Homemade Hummus

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste) 1/4 cup water 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium tamari 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander Cayenne pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley Method: Put garlic in a food processor and […]

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Entrees Seafood

Penne Primavera with Salmon

Ingredients: 8 ounces salmon, cut into 2 portions 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt or coarse sea salt, plus more to taste 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste 12 ounces whole wheat penne 1 bunch thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 3/4 cup fresh or frozen […]

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Sweets and Treats

Oatmeal, Coconut and Sunflower Seed Cookies

Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 cup grated unsweetened coconut 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1 1/4 cup rolled oats, either quick-cooking or regular (quick cooking will make a finer cookie) 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder […]

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Smoothies, Juices, Drinks

Kale Mango Smoothie

2 cups of fresh kale Juice of 2-3 oranges 1 cup of forzen mango (trader joes, but u can get anywhere) 1 frozen banana 1/4 cup fresh mint. Add kale and juice first, then blend, then add rest of ingredients

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Smoothies, Juices, Drinks

Easy Almond Milk

Place 1 Tablespoon of raw almond butter (I get mine at Trader Joe’s) in a blender with 3 cups of water and blend until smooth. For sweet almond milk, add a few dates to taste. You can also add 1 Tablespoon of pure vanilla and/or a capful of almond extract.

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Smoothies, Juices, Drinks

Kiwi Orange Protein Drink

1 cup coconut water 1 cup water 1 ripe kiwi, peeled and halved 1 orange peeled 1 cup of kale, de-stemmed 1/2 inch chunk of giner, peeled (optional) 1 handful of fresh parsley 1/2-1 scoop vanilla protein 1 scoop of greens powder 1 TBS of hemp seeds Blend in high speed blender until smooth- add […]

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Smoothies, Juices, Drinks

Homemade Vitamin Water

The classic : lemon/cucumber Mix in a pitcher: 10 cups of water + 1 cucumber and a lemon, thinly sliced + 1/4 cup fresh finely chopped basil leaf + 1/3 of finely chopped fresh mint leaves. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving. The granite : Strawberry/Lime or Raspberry/Lime Mix in a pitcher : 10 […]

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Smoothies, Juices, Drinks

Nutrient Rich Chocolate Smoothie

6 ounces unsweetened chocolate almond milk (see my other recipe how to make your own) 4 ounces pomegranate juice 6 ounces baby spinach 1 banana, frozen Dates, to taste 3 Tablespoons raw cacao powder or carob powder (I have found Whole Foods to have the best) 2 cups frozen blueberries 1 Tablespoon flax seeds Place […]

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Snacks Sweets and Treats

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Balls

Nutritional Information: 2 balls = 3 oz. protein, 1 tbsp fat, 1/4 cup carbs Makes approximately 25 balls Preparation time: 7 minutes * 1 cup almond butter or natural peanut butter (or try both mixed half and half) * 1/4 cup honey (raw, if you can find it) * 3 cups dry oatmeal (pulverize dry […]

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Salad Dressings

Mustard and Vinegar Dressing for Mixed Salads

Ingredients: 4 cups of mixed lettuce leaves, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, 1 tsp sugar, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar,preferably di Modena, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp bran rice oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Preparation: Pour mustard in a small bowl. Add sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper, and whisk until it […]

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Snacks Sweets and Treats

Chocolate Peanut Butter “SuperFood” Fudge Recipe:

Ingredients 3/4 cup organic canned coconut milk (NOT the watered down “light” version which just replaces some of the healthy coconut fat with water…use the real full-fat version) 1 bar (3-5 oz. bar works well) of bakers unsweetened chocolate – 100% cacao content (if you can’t find 100% cacao bakers chocolate, look for at least […]

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Snacks Sweets and Treats

Healthy Fat-Burning Chocolate Pudding

2-4 servings Ingredients 1/2 of a ripe avocado (soft to touch) approx 3 tablespoons of almond butter (preferably raw if possible) approx 1/4 cup of unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk (preferably organic) 2 heaping tablespoons of organic cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla 1 packet of stevia (or enough to your desired sweetness level) […]

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Soups and Stews

Vegetable Stock

Yield: 1 Gallon Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil 2 onions, sliced 3 celery stalks, sliced 2 carrots, chopped 8 mushrooms 2 plum tomatoes, chopped 6 parsley sprigs 2 bay leaves 6 thyme sprigs ½ teaspoon black peppercorns 1 head garlic, sliced in half through the equator Instructions Heat oil in a stockpot over medium heat. […]

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Dips, Sauces, Seasonings and Spreads

Tzatziki Sauce

Serves 2 Ingredients 1 cup Greek yogurt 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced 1 small garlic clove, minced 2 teaspoons fresh dill, minced Lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste Instructions Place cucumber slices in a colander set over a bowl and sprinkle lightly with salt. Set aside for 20-30 minutes so that the water […]

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Soups and Stews

Amazing Butternut Squash Soup

Serves 2 – 4 Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ yellow onion, diced 1 carrot, diced 2 cups cubed butternut or acorn squash 1 clove garlic, minced 2 ½ cups chicken or vegetable stock Salt and pepper to taste ¼ cup heavy cream (optional) Instructions Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. […]

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Soups and Stews

Easy Minestrone Soup

Yield: 2-4 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving (optional) ½ medium red onion, diced 1 medium carrots, peeled and diced ½ celery stalk, diced Pinch of red-pepper flakes ½ teaspoon minced fresh rosemary salt and pepper to taste 1 garlic clove, minced (optional) 3 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 2 […]

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Entrees Seafood

Shrimp Cakes with Pomegranate & Green Onion Salsa

Ingredients 4 green onions, green parts only, minced 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds Juice of 1/2 lemon 3/4 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed 1lb red leaf lettuce, chopped 3 slices whole-grain bread 1 egg white 1 tsp mustard powder 1/2 ground black pepper 1/4 tsp sea salt 2 tsp olive oil, divided Directions […]

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Snacks

Almond Butter Banana Bites

Ingredients 2 T Raw almond butter 1 banana Directions Slice banana into small circles and top with almond butter. YUM!

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Entrees Soups and Stews

Jen’s 3-Bean Crockpot Chili

Serves 8 Ingredients 1 small jar tomato paste 15 oz tomato sauce 30 oz diced tomatoes 1 green pepper diced 1 onion diced 1 lb ground beef, ground turkey or ground bison 1 15oz can kidney or chili beans (do not drain sauce) 1 15oz can black beans (do not drain sauce) 1 15oz can […]

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Snacks Sweets and Treats

Easy 3-Ingredient Energy Bars

Essentially, equal parts dried fruits, nuts, and pitted dates. Whizz them together in a food processor until they combine into a thick paste, press into a square, chill, and chop into squares for snacking. Done. Ingredients 1 cup nuts 1 cup dried fruit 1 cup (12-15 whole) dates, pitted Equipment Food processor Plastic wrap or […]

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Breads

Gluten Free Almond Flour Bread

Quick, easy, soft, and buttery-tasting (due to the almond flour.) 40 minutes to make Yields: 12 small slices Ingredients 2 1/4 c Almond Flour/Meal ** 1/4 c Ground Flax Seed 1/4 t Pink Himalayan Salt 1-1/2 t Baking Soda 3 Large Eggs 1 T Honey 1 T Apple Cider Vinegar Instructions Preheat oven to 300°F […]

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Entrees

White Beans, Kale and Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups pre-cooked white beans (or 1 can rinsed and strained) 4 leaves of kale, stem removed & loosely chopped 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 2 tbsp basil, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, pressed 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (optional) pepper & salt Directions Heat oil in […]

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Dips, Sauces, Seasonings and Spreads

Quick & Easy Dried Herb Italian Seasoning

Make a big batch and keep in a sealed jar or plastic bag. Here is how I make mine: Ingredients 2 tbsp Parsley 2 tbsp Basil 2 tbsp Marjoram 2 tbsp Rosemary 2 tbsp Thyme 2 tbsp Sage 2 tbsp Savory 2 tbsp Oregano Directions Mix them together in a container and have on hand […]

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Smoothies, Juices, Drinks

Not Quite Awake Shake

Ingredients Ice cubes homemade cold brew coffee half banana unsweetened cocoa cinnamon BLEND & ENJOY!

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Smoothies, Juices, Drinks Sweets and Treats

Chocolate Milk(less) Shake

Ingredients 1 cup coconut water or almond milk 1 banana 3 tbsp raw peanut butter or raw almond butter 2 tbsp raw cacao powder 2 tbsp chia seeds 2 tsp raw honey (optional) 6 ice cubes Directions Place all ingredients into a blender. Blend on high until thoroughly mixed together. Enjoy!

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Entrees

Taco Veggie Lettuce Cups

Makes about 6 to 8 servings Ingredients 1 pound 100% grass-fed beef 1 bell pepper, diced (color of choice, I used half red and half orange) 2 to 3 green onion, diced Taco Seasoning (click for the recipe) Lettuce Leaves, washed and dried Fresh Guacamole and Salsa Cilantro, green onion, and bell pepper for garnishing […]

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Dips, Sauces, Seasonings and Spreads Misc

Taco Seasoning

Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons oregano 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes ( a dash or two) Directions Add all of the above in a small bowl and mix to combine

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Misc Sweets and Treats

Homemade Raw Almond Milk

Ingredients 1 cup raw almonds water for soaking nuts 3-4 cups water 2 pitted dates (optional) 1/2 tsp vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon (optional) Nut Bag, cheesecloth, or other fine tool for sifting Directions Soak the almonds in water overnight (24 hours is even better). Drain the water from the almonds and discard. Blend the 3-4 cups […]

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Entrees Seafood

Coconut Prawns

Serves 3 Ingredients 16 prawns 180m can coconut milk 3 eggs whisked 1/3 cup coconut flour 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 3 tbsp yellow curry powder 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp black pepper garlic paste 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 lime Directions Whisk eggs in a bowl. Mix coconut flour […]

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Veggies and Sides

Garlic Mushrooms

Serves 4 Ingredients 500g mixed mushrooms (such as button, swiss brown and pine), sliced 1½ tbs lemon juice 6 garlic cloves, finely grated 4 tbs flat leaf parsley, finely chopped Directions Combine the lemon juice and sliced mushrooms in a bowl. Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat and fry the grated garlic […]