5/19/2013 1 Comment Kale Chips!No need to spend $5 on those miniature bags of kale chips at the health food stores. You can buy a large amount of kale for about $2. This recipe is easy, quick, and can be flavored according to your taste buds. Always make more than you think you need...at our house we always finish every last piece! Remove stems and tear kale into large chip size pieces (any kale will do, but my favorite is curly green) Toss in olive oil Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder (or get creative w/ your spice combo) Spread on greased cookie sheet Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes Try sprinkling with cinnamon & sugar for a sweet kale treat! Easy and delicious! Let me know what spice combinations you come up with.
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These is my favorite paleo cookie recipe yet! Becoming a keeper in my recipe box demands three things: simplicity, speed, and deliciousness. For now this recipe is #1. Most of these ingredients can be purchased in one visit at Trader Joes (minus the unsweetened coconut and coconut flour, so pick those up elsewhere). I would also suggest having people to share them with because you may be tempted to eat the whole batch. Unless you are unlike me and have some self control....pshh 4 eggs
1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup coconut cream concentrate 1/4 cup melted coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut 1/2 cup coconut flour 1 cup almond flour 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup chocolate chips Heat oven to 375. Place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Drop cookies on and bake for 15 minutes. Enjoy! 4/14/2013 2 Comments Paleo Pumpkin Pie PancakesSometimes I like to hear myself talk....and this morning has been one of those times. I'm pretty sure I said "yum" or some variation of "mmmm" in the double digits while eating these pancakes and giggling like a child. Moving on to why you are reading this blog. Delicious pancakes that taste like pumpkin pie without being full of sugar and flour.
Paleo Pumpkin Pie Pancakes!! 1/2 C Almond Flour 2 T Coconut flour 2 T Vanilla protein powder 1/2 T Cinammon 1 t Pumpkin pie spice or allspice 1/8 t Salt (pinch) 1/2 C Pumpkin puree 3 Eggs 2 T Honey 1/2 t Vanilla Coconut oil for cooking Coconut milk (optional-add if batter seems too thick) Maple syrup 1. Heat griddle to medium, grease with coconut oil 2. Whisk together dry ingredients 3. Whisk together wet ingredients and then mix into dry 3. Add splash of milk if needed 4. Pour batter onto griddle and shape into pancake 5. Cook approx 4 minutes, flip and cook 2 minutes or until golden brown Variations: I have mixed bananas and walnuts into the batter as well as using them as topping. Both are amazing! And if you are a coconut lover, go ahead and sprinkle some on top or in the batter. You really can't go wrong with coconut! 4/5/2013 0 Comments What would Holly eat....I've had requests to share my typical daily diet and snack/meal ideas, so here goes.... Breakfast: *2-3 eggs scrambled with veggies or over easy over spinach - on less busy mornings I'll add bacon and potatoes *PLAIN Greek yogurt - add fruit, nuts, flax seeds, or cinnamon (oatmeal is also an option if you are non-dairy, but yogurt is my preference) *Green smoothie - spinach, kale, banana, water, ginger, protein powder Coffee or green tea - black or with a splash of half&half or coconut oil Don't forget to drink water! Lunch: *Build a salad! Start with spinach, kale, or spring mix and add your favorite veggies, fruit, nuts, and cheese *My favorite is Spinach, strawberries, almonds or walnuts, feta cheese, and balsamic (even boyfriends, husbands, and kids like it!) - add chicken, turkey, or fish if you please *Make extra portions of the dinners below and pack for lunch Water, water, water Dinner: *Salmon, sweet potatoes, steamed broccoli *Burger with sauteed veggies over salad *Chicken or beef and veggie kabobs. Bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, anything else you like... Snacks: Red bell pepper and carrots with hummus Almonds, pistachios Lara bars (don't go crazy and eat these all the time, but they are great for a sweet tooth attack ;) ) Dessert! Dark chocolate (aim for at least 60%) Ice cream (find a brand with minimal ingredients like hagaan dazs chocolate peanut butter) Homemade sweets made with almond or coconut flour We all don't need to go on crazy yo-yo diets to lose weight and be healthy. First, the basics must be established. Being aware of the sugar and calories in what I drink was one of the first steps in my journey to becoming healthier, stronger, and more confident. Half of Americans drink soda every day and I was one of them. I loved Dr. Pepper! I have many fond memories of lunches consisting of two items: Dr. Pepper and a bag of chips, Dr. Pepper and french fries, or some days Dr. Pepper and a chocolate chip cookie! Soda is not the only guilty party sneaking into your day and adding calories that your body doesn't need. Empty calories culprits include fancy coffees (a grande white chocolate mocha has 59 grams of sugar!), energy drinks, sweetened iced teas, fruit juices, and alcohol. I'm not saying you CAN'T drink these occasionally, but you better believe you can't have them everyday and complain about needing to lose weight. We can't ignore these details!
I do have good news. There are lots of great options to substitute! My favorites include: coffee with a splash of half & half coffee with coconut oil Americano with a splash of half & half iced coffee (I looove coffee!) iced tea (make your own and experiment with different teas until you find some you love) fresh squeezed juice (this will be higher in calories, but is much more nutritious than the store-bought versions) 1/2 fresh squeezed juice, 1/2 sparkling water sparkling water water with fruit slices (lemon, orange, cucumber, etc) As with food, it is great if you can prepare drinks yourself. That way you know what all the ingredients are. If you feel the need to add sugar do so, but do it sparingly :) It's all about simple, good habits and being consistent. Good luck friends! |
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