No-Bake Paleo Peppermint Chocolate Cheesecake
No-Bake Paleo Peppermint Chocolate Cheesecake Ingredients 1-1/2 cups unsweetened coconut chips, for crust 1/2 cup coconut flour, for crust 3 T cocoa powder, for crust 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted, for crust 1/3 cup honey, for crust 3 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight, for filling 1 cup coconut cream, for filling 1/2 cup coconut oil, […]
Amy Chaplin’s Vegan Whole-Grain Blueberry Muffins
Amy Chaplin’s Vegan Whole-Grain Blueberry Muffins Ingredients 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds 1 1/3 cup plain almond or soymilk 1 3/4 cups whole spelt flour 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder 1/2 cup almond meal 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/3 cup melted extra-virgin coconut oil 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 1/2 cups blueberries […]
Cardamom Quinoa Porridge
Cardamom Quinoa Porridge Ingredients 1/2 cup rinsed quinoa 1 3/4 cups unsweetened almond milk, divided 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 sliced pear, divided 4 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds, divided Instructions In a saucepan, bring quinoa, 3/4 cup almond milk, water, vanilla, salt, and cardamom […]
Lentil Salad
Lentil Salad Ingredients 1 cup dry brown lentils 1 bay leaf 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 cup finely diced carrots 1/3 cup finely diced celery 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper 1/4 cup finely diced red onion 1/4 cup minced parsley 1 clove garlic, minced 5 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 […]
Millet with Pineapple, Coconut, and Flaxseed
Millet with Pineapple, Coconut, and Flaxseed Ingredients 6 cups water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup millet 1/2 cup soy milk 1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple 1/4 cup large-flake unsweetened coconut, toasted 4 teaspoons flaxseeds 1/4 cup pure maple syrup Instructions Bring water and salt to a boil. Whisk in grains. Return to a boil. Reduce […]
PALEO LEMON SLICE
PALEO LEMON SLICE Ingredients 2 cups almond meal 1/4 cups arrowroot or tapioca starch 1/4 cups desiccated coconut grated rind of one lemon 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup coconut oil 2 eggs 4 eggs 3/4 cup lemon and orange juice (I had one orange and one lemon, and that got me that amount, so that’s […]
Quinoa Pilaf
Quinoa Pilaf Ingredients 1 cup quinoa (any variety) 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 3 small zucchini, diced (about 3 cups) 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil 1 tablespoon dried parsley 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste Instructions Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Be sure to rinse […]
Skinny Chicken Fajitas
Skinny Chicken Fajitas Ingredients 16 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips 1 green or poblano pepper, cut into strips 1 medium onion, cut into strips 3 tbsp lime juice 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp garlic powder pinch ancho or Mexican chili powder, to taste salt and pepper to […]
Soaked Chia Seeds
Soaked Chia Seeds Ingredients Chia seeds Almond milk or water Instructions Soak the seeds in almond milk or water (1/4 cup seeds to 1 cup liquid) until they take on a chewy texture reminiscent of tapioca pudding, about 20 minutes. Soaked chia seeds can be refrigerated for up to 5 days, so you can make […]
Zucchini “Meatballs”
Zucchini “Meatballs” Ingredients cooking spray 1 tsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 1/4 lbs unpeeled zucchini, grated 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 3 tbsp chopped basil, plus leaves for garnish 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (gluten-free) 1 large egg, beaten 1 ounce (1/4 cup) Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated, plus […]