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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

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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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posted under Desserts, Whole 30/Paleo | 6 Comments »

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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Paleo Chicken Cordon Bleu

January26

This is another dish that I just stumbled upon. Those seem to be the best don’t they. The recipes that you think, “I could make this Paleo…I think. Well it can’t be that bad right!?!” I am very happy with this version of Chicken Cordon Bleu. There is no cheese but it isn’t missing it. It is also very easy to prepare other then the handling of the raw chicken. Have I ever mentioned on here that I am not a fan of raw meat. Good thing I like cooked meat enough to make it seem worth while.

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Recipe: Paleo Chicken Cordon Bleu

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken breasts
  • 12 pieces of thinly sliced ham
  • 12 asparagus stalks (24 if really thin)
  • Coconut oil
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions

  1. Filet open each chicken breast making sure not to cut all the way in half.
  2. Wrap two asparagus in two pieces of ham while placing approx a teaspoon of coconut oil inside each roll.
  3. Place roll inside chicken breast.
  4. Put all the finished chicken breast inside an oven safe pan.
  5. Season tops with salt and pepper.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

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

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