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Gluten Free Valentine Chex Mix

Prep Time 10 minutes Total Time 10 minutes Servings 4A Ingredients 9 cups Rice Chex® cereal gluten free 1 cup white vanilla baking chips or white chocolate almond bark my preference 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup butter 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup red white and pink candy-coated chocolate candies 1/4 cup red or pink jimmies sprinkles Instructions In large bowl, place cereal. In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on […]

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Lemon Juice Elixer

Ingredients:1 cup filtered room temperature waterJuice from 1 large organic lemon1 teaspoon Bragg’s raw apple cider vinegar1 teaspoon raw honey½ inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated (or microplaned)Pink Himalayan salt Instructions:Combine in a glass jar, stir, and enjoy!

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Dairy Free Gluten Free Sweets and Treats

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

YIELD: ABOUT 16 MEDIUM COOKIES, OR 1 DOZEN LARGER TOTAL TIME:16 MINUTES ACTIVE (2+ HOURS TO ACCOUNT FOR DOUGH CHILLING) PREP TIME:8 MINUTES COOK TIME:8 MINUTES These cookies are the best peanut butter cookies I’ve ever made or eaten. And the most amazing thing about them is there’s no flour, no butter, and no white sugar […]

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Chewy Vegan Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies

Prep Time1 hr Cook Time10 mins Total Time1 hr 10 mins Ingredients 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds + 3 tbsp water 2 cups almond flour 1/2 cup gluten free flour blend (I use Bob’s Red Mill, see note below) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup softened coconut oil (see note below) 1/2 cup coconut sugar 1/4 cup molasses 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling) Instructions Whisk the […]

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Gluten Free Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies

PREP TIME 30 minutes COOK TIME10 minutes TOTAL TIME40 minutes Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened (4 ounces by weight) 1 cup white sugar (8 ounces by weight) 2 eggs 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 ½ teaspoons xanthan gum 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract 3 ¼ cups my gluten free cookie/cake flour blend […]

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Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies

PREP TIME:30 minutes COOK TIME:14 minutes TOTAL TIME:44 minutes YIELD:2½ dozen cookies Deliciousness made with all-natural flavoring—triple lemon! Melt-in-your-mouth Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies at their finest and from scratch. What could be better? Our recipe was reverse engineered from standard recipes for Gooey Butter Cookies calling for boxed yellow cake mix. The result is simply […]

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The Best Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

YIELD: 11 TO 12 MEDIUM COOKIES TOTAL TIME:3+ HOURS, FOR DOUGH CHILLING PREP TIME:5 MINUTES COOK TIME:8 MINUTES One bowl, no mixer, and a few ingredients is all you need for these easy cookies. What sets this recipe apart from many other peanut butter cookie recipes is that there’s no butter and no flour making them […]

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Breads Breakfasts Entrees

French Toast With Caramelized Bananas

Makes 1 serving Ingredients: 1 large egg 1 large egg white dash ground cinnamon dash ground nutmeg 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 slices light whole-wheat bread 2 tsp butter ½ medium banana, sliced into ¼-inch rounds ½ tsp cinnamon 1 tsp maple syrup ¼ tsp vanilla extract Directions: 1. In small bowl, whip egg, egg […]

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Dairy Free Entrees Gluten Free Paleo WLC

Gluten Free Dairy Free Pizza

SEE GLUTEN FREE CRUST + DAIRY FREE CHEESE + NO COOK RED SAUCE RECIPES Spread a thin layer of your chosen sauce on your pre-baked pizza crust (see recipes below). Add your chosen toppings (I’ve provided a list of ideas to get you brainstorming). Slice vegan mozzarella and add to pizza. Preheat oven to 375 […]

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No-Cook Red Sauce

This easy red sauce takes only minutes and makes for a fabulously simple pizza sauce. Category CondimentCompliance Level Kickstart, Lifestyle, Performance Prep Time 10 minutes / Total Time 10 minutes Servings 24 Ingredients 4 cloves garlic coarsely chopped 1 14.5oz can diced fire roasted tomatoes 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp powdered monk fruit 1 1/2 tsp agar agar powder 1 tsp balsamic vinegar plus more to taste 3/4 tsp sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Instructions Mix all […]

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Gluten Free Paleo WLC

Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Pizza Crust

This 2-ingredient pizza crust is simple to make and far healthier than traditional crusts.Category Dinner, Gluten Free, VeganCompliance Level Kickstart, LifestylePrep Time 12 minutesCook Time 18 minutesTotal Time 30 minutesServings 4 8-inch pizzasAuthor Sandy McCall Ingredients 3 medium-large sweet potatoes 2 cups rolled oats buy oats labeled “gluten-free” Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Trim any bad spots from potatoes, then chop and cover with salted water and boil […]

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Dairy-Free Vegan “Mozzarella”

Category Condiment, Gluten Free, VeganCompliance Level Kickstart, LifestylePrep Time 10 minutesCook Time 20 minutesTotal Time 30 minutesServings 16Author Sandy McCall Ingredients 1/4 cup raw cashews 1 cup hot water 2 Tbsp + 1 tsp tapioca flour/starch 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 medium clove garlic minced 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp Herbes de Provence optional Olive oil to drizzle on top optional Instructions Blend all ingredients together in a high-speed blender until completely smooth, about 1 minute. […]

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Desserts Gluten Free Paleo

Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

YIELDS:24 PREP TIME:0 HOURS 10 MINS TOTAL TIME:0 HOURS 25 MINS Ingredients 2 c. almond flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 c. butter, room temperature 1/4 c. almond butter 3 tbsp. honey 1 large egg 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 c. semisweet chocolate chips Flaky sea salt, for garnish Instructions Preheat oven to 350º and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large […]

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Entrees Paleo

Paleo Chicken Pot Pie

INGREDIENTS For the crust: 1.5 cups blanched almond flour 1/2 cup tapioca flour 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp gluten-free baking powder 2/3 cup organic palm shortening 6 TBSP cold water For the filling: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small cubes 2 carrots chopped 1 cup broccoli chopped 1/3 cup butter or coconut […]

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Entrees Gluten Free Keto Paleo

Mashed Cauliflower Shepherd’s Pie

INGREDIENTS 1 lb. ground turkey 1/2 med. onion diced 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. garlic salt 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. oregano 1 15.25 oz. can of corn, drained 1 14.5 oz. can of green beans, drained 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce 1 head cauliflower roughly chopped (removing center) 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350. Steam cauliflower until soft; approx. 10-15 minutes. While cauliflower is steaming, heat olive […]

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Mashed Cauliflower

Ingredients 16 ounces frozen cauliflower 1 ½ cups water 3 Tbs. cream cheese Salt to taste Instructions Put frozen cauliflower and water in Instant Pot. Close and seal lid. Set timer for 7 minutes. Do a quick pressure release when timer is done. Open lid. Drain water. Stir cream cheese and salt into cauliflower. The cauliflower should […]

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Instant Pot Brown Rice

Ingredients 1 cup brown rice 1 ¼ cups water Instructions Combine rice and water in Instant Pot. Close and seal lid. Set timer for 17 minutes. Do a quick pressure release when timer is done. Open lid and serve.

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Desserts Keto

Skillet Keto Blondie

Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Resting Time 15 minutes Total Time 45 minutes Servings 8 servings Calories 317 kcal Ingredients 1/3 cup erythritol 1/4 cup coconut flour 2 large eggs 3/4 cup almond butter 2 oz cacao butter, melted 20 drops liquid stevia 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional) 1/3 cup shredded coconut 2 oz bakers chocolate, chopped 1/4 tsp pink salt Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch cast iron skillet with oil of choice; set aside. In a […]

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Entrees

Creamy Pesto and Spinach Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeds removed Olive Oil Garlic powder (for baking squash) 2 Tbsp. cream cheese 2 Tbsp. pesto 1/2 c fresh chopped spinach 1/3 c mozzarella, shredded Sea salt and cracked pepper to taste 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush thin layer of olive oil on […]

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Entrees Soups and Stews

Butternut Squash Soup

Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Hour 45 Minutes 4-6 Servings Ingredients 1 butternut squash 2 tablespoons clarified butter, ghee, or butter 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 3 sage leaves, minced 4 cups chicken stock 1/4 cup coconut milk or crème fraiche Salt and ground […]

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Low Carb Keto Pizza Crust

 Prep Time 10 minutes  Cook Time 10 minutes  Servings: 8 slices  Calories: 110 cal INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded) 2 tbsp Cream cheese (cut into cubes) 2 large Egg (beaten) 1/3 cup Coconut flour INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C). Line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper. Combine the shredded mozzarella and cubed cream cheese in a large bowl. Microwave for 90 seconds, stirring […]

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Entrees Keto Quick Sides Snacks Veggies and Sides

Caprese Stuffed Avocado

Ingredients 1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 4 oz (120g) baby mozzarella balls (bocconcini) 2 tablespoons basil pesto homemade or store bought) 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to season 2 ripe avocados peeled, seeded and halved Fresh basil leaves to serve (optional) 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze reduction to drizzle 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped Instructions Combine tomatoes, mozzarella balls, pesto, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl. […]

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Gluten Free All Purpose Flour

2 cups oGluten Free All-Purpose Flour 3 parts almond flour (1 cup) 2 parts tapioca flour (2/3 cup) 1 part coconut flour (1/3 cup)

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Zucchini Chips

Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 2 hours Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes Serving size: 1/8 of entire recipe, or about 12 zucchini chips INGREDIENTS Click on the underlined text below to buy ingredients! 2 medium Zucchini 1 tbsp Olive oil (or avocado oil) 1/2 tsp Sea salt (or a seasoned salt for extra flavor – I used truffle salt*!) INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (93 degrees C). […]

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BLT Stuffed Avocado

INGREDIENTS 2 medium Avocado 2 slices Bacon 1/2 cup Grape tomatoes (halved) 1/2 cup Romaine lettuce (chopped) 1 tsp Lime juice 1/4 tsp Garlic powder 1/4 tsp Sea salt 1/8 tsp Black pepper INSTRUCTIONS Place bacon onto a skillet while the skillet is still cold. Cook the bacon over low or medium-low heat until the edges start to curl. Flip and continue cooking until golden and crispy. This process may take 5 minutes […]

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Breakfasts

Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients 1 lb pork sausage 1 8-oz. Can crescent rolls 2 cups Monterrey jack shredded cheese 2 T chopped green pepper 4 eggs, beaten ¾ cup milk ½ tsp oregano 1/8 tsp pepper Instructions Cook sausage until browned.  Drain & set aside.  Unroll crescent rolls, making a large rectangle in bottom of lightly greased 13 x […]

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Desserts Gluten Free Keto

Homemade Protein Ice Cream

You only need 4 ingredients and 20 minutes prep to make this easy protein-rich ice cream Prep Time 10 minutes / Cook Time 10 minutes Freezing time 4 hours Servings: 8 servings Calories: 190 kcal INGREDIENTS 1 11-oz carton Atkins Plus Protein & Fiber Creamy Vanilla Shake 1 1/2 cup Heavy cream 1/4 cup Powdered erythritol […]

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Appetizers Keto Paleo Snacks

Low Carb Tortilla Chips (Keto, Gluten-free)

 Prep Time 10 minutes /  Cook Time 10 minutes  Servings: 7 servings (10 1.5″ chips each) INGREDIENTS 2 cups Almond flour 1/2 tsp Chili powder 1/2 tsp Garlic powder 1/2 tsp Cumin 1/4 tsp Paprika 1/4 tsp Sea salt 1 large Egg (beaten) 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded) INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix together the almond flour and spices. Add the egg […]

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Keto Paleo Low Carb Sugar Free Granola

Serving size: 1/4 cup 10 minutes of prep for a big batch. It’s easy and stores well in the pantry. Enjoy this crunchy, sugar-free keto cereal with almond milk!  Prep Time 10 minutes /  Cook Time 15 minutes  Servings: 12 servings (1/4 cup each)  Calories: 278 kcal INGREDIENTS 1 cup Almonds * 1 cup Hazelnuts 1 cup Pecans 1/3 cup Pumpkin seeds 1/3 cup Sunflower seeds 6 tbsp Erythritol 1/2 cup Golden flaxseed meal 1 large Egg white 1/4 cup Butter (measured solid, then melted; […]

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High-Fat Low-Carb Pancakes

TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes / SERVES: 4–6 INGREDIENTS: ½ cup plus 1 tbsp almond flour ½ cup grass-fed cream cheese 4 eggs ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon butter or avocado oil, for frying DIRECTIONS: Mix all ingredients in a blender. In a frying pan, over medium heat, add in the butter or oil. Pour in […]

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Low Carb Blueberry Muffins

INGREDIENTS CREAM TOGETHER ½ stick (2 oz) butter, very soft 4 tablespoons (2 oz) cream cheese, very soft 1/2 teaspoon vanilla DRY INGREDIENTS ½ cup coconut flour (get it here) ¼ cup Swerve Granulated (get it here) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/16 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum (binds ingredients) WET INGREDIENTS 3 large […]

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Low-Carb Bread

TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes SERVES: Makes 1 loaf of bread (20 slices) INGREDIENTS: 1½ cups almond flour 6 egg whites ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar 3–4 tablespoons butter, melted ¾ teaspoon baking soda 3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons coconut flour DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven to 375 F. Add the cream of tartar to […]

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Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries

 Prep Time 10 minutes + Cook Time 15 minutes  Servings: 4 servings INGREDIENTS 2 medium Zucchini 3/4 cup Grated parmesan cheese 1 large Egg 1/4 tsp Garlic powder 1/4 tsp Black pepper INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C). Line and lightly grease a baking sheet. (Parchment paper works best, but foil might be okay if you grease it very well.) Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise 4 […]

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Caprese Zucchini Noodle Pasta Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes  Total Time 15 minutes  Servings 8 Ingredients 8 cups zucchini noodles or about 4 large 4 ounces cherry tomatoes sliced in half 8 ounces mozzarella pearls 1 ounce fresh basil chopped Dressing 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder Instructions Add all ingredients into a bowl. Whisk dressing ingredients in another bowl and toss together. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate […]

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Entrees Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Paleo WLC

Instant Pot Carnitas

The spices and orange bring out these amazingly rich flavors in the pork, and once the meat is shredded it just melts in your mouth. WLC Compliance Level Kickstart, LIfestyle, Performance Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 55 minutes Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes Servings 6 Ingredients 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder roast 2 tsp kosher salt 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp crushed dried oregano leaves 1 medium […]

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Deviled Eggs

Makes 12 deviled eggs Ingredients 6 large eggs 2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 teaspoons yellow mustard Salt and pepper Paprika, for garnishing Minced parsley or other fresh herbs, for garnishing Instructions Hard-boil the eggs. Place the eggs in a medium saucepan and fill with enough cool water to cover the eggs by an inch or two. Place the […]

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Instant Pot Orange Chicken

Total Time: 30 mins Ingredients 2 lbs chicken breast or thighs cut into 1-2 inch pieces 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Sauce: 1 cup orange juice no sugar added 1 tablespoon ginger grated 6 cloves garlic* minced 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry white wine** 1/2 cup tomato sauce optional ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup lite soy sauce 1 tablespoon Sriracha*** zest from 1 orange Cornstarch Slurry: 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons orange juice Garnish: 4 green onions sliced extra orange zest Instructions It is important for […]

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Entrees Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Paleo PN Anytime WLC

Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients 1 pound ground turkey or chicken 2 slices thick soft whole grain or white bread 1 egg 5 cloves garlic, minced or grated 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese 3 ounces prosciutto, diced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried cumin 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 pinch each kosher salt and pepper 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed San Marzano tomatoes 1/4 cup red wine 1 small-medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds) 1 parmesan rind, plus […]

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Instant Pot Spicy Pineapple Chicken Tacos

Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/2 sweet onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1-2 chipotle chile peppers in adobo, chopped 1/2 cup pineapple juice 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks 1 poblano pepper, sliced corn or flour tortillas, queso fresco, and sliced avocado, for serving Salsa 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks arils from 1 pomegranate […]

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Instant Pot Artichokes

Total Time: 20 mins / Serving: 2 Ingredients 2 artichokes (1/2lb, 250g each, 11″ circumference) 4 cloves (13g) garlic, minced 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter Kosher Salt to taste (about 2 pinches) Optional: lemon juice from 1 lemon Instructions Wash Artichokes: Submerge artichokes in cold water for 5 minutes. Optional – Prep Artichokes: Cut stem off and trim about 1 […]