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Carrot Cake Paleo Balls

February22

These were the second dessert option we made for the Superbowl party.  Everybody loved these including the kids.  My kids would have powered through the whole batch before we left if I hadn’t stopped them.  And let’s be honest here.  My husband was taste testing his fair share as well.  Needless to say, I made a second batch.  As with the Chocolate/Coffee version, these are very flexible.  Use the nuts and seed you have on hand.  Add less dates and oil/milk for a crumblier treat.  Add more dates and oil/milk for a sweeter gooier snack. 

Recipe: Carrot Cake Paleo Balls

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup almonds
  • 5-6 dates, pitted
  • 1/3 unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 Carrots, shredded
  • 1/2 Tbsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Cloves 
  • 2-4 Tbsp coconut milk or coconut oil, melted

Instructions

  1. Put almonds in Vitamix or food processor. Blend until a fine flour. Remove.
  2. Put dates and coconut in Vitamix and blend until a smooth paste in formed.
  3. Return nuts, add carrots and spices, and mix well.
  4. Add coconut milk or oil and blend until desired consistentcy is reached.
  5. Form into balls.
  6. Store in refrigerator.

Diet (other): Gluten free, Dairy free, Egg free, Paleo, Whole 30

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Chocolate and Coffee Paleo Balls

February21

We made these balls as a dessert option for the Superbowl party that we attended.  Without the coffee, they are a great option for kids but if you want to keep the kids grubby hand off your treats, you know what to do.  These are very flexible.  Use the nuts and seed you have on hand.  Add less dates and oil/milk for a crumblier treat.  Add more dates and oil/milk for a sweeter gooier snack. 

Recipe: Chocolate and Coffee Paleo Balls

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup almonds
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 hazelnuts
  • 5-6 dates, pitted
  • 1/4 unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2-3 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1-2 Tbsp coffee, ground
  • 2-4 Tbsp coconut milk or coconut oil, melted

Instructions

  1. Combine nuts and seeds in Vitamix or food processor. Blend until a fine flour. Remove.
  2. Put dates and coconut in Vitamix and blend until a smooth paste in formed.
  3. Return nuts, add cocoa and coffee, and mix well.
  4. Add coconut milk or oil and blend until desired consistentcy is reached.
  5. Form into balls.
  6. Store in refrigerator.

Diet (other): Gluten free, Dairy free, Egg free, Paleo, Whole 30

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Spinach, Bacon and Apple Salad

January26

This simple salad is a staple at our house whenever we have leftover bacon. I will say that there is rarely an occasion when we have leftover bacon but it does happen. I also love to make it for potlucks and when we are having dinner guests. It looks beautiful, tastes great, and everyone loves it.

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Recipe: Spinach, Bacon and Apple Salad

Ingredients

  • 6-8 slices bacon, finely chopped
  • 1 large apple, sliced thinly
  • Spinach
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Olive Oil

Instructions

  1. Place washed spinach in a serving bowl.
  2. Top with apples and bacon.
  3. Toss with a vinaigrette that is equal parts balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
  4. Serve to happy bacon loving people.

Diet (other): Gluten free, Dairy free, Egg free, Paleo, Whole 30

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