Paleo snack! Fresh apples with almond butter and pumpkin seeds

This is one of my favorite Paleo snacks!

• 1 red apple
• 2 tbsp almond butter
• Handful pumpkin seeds

Simply spread a little almond butter on each apple slice and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.  This is a great protein snack that will keep your insulin down and fill you up!

Paleo Sweet Potato Kale Hash with Fresh Peaches

No better to get a Wednesday morning started than cooking up a Sweet Potato Kale Hash with a cup of hot coffee!  This is a super easy breakfast you can prepare any morning and will keep you full until lunch.  Here is what you will need:

• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 2 cups fresh kale 
• 1/2 small sweet potato (previously cooked)
• 3 organic eggs
• 2 tbsp chopped onions
• Salt and Pepper to taste

 Heat the coconut oil over medium heat in a pan and add the onions.  Cook until tender and then add the chopped sweet potato and kale. Cover the pan for about 3 minutes or until the kale is cooked.  Add the eggs (beaten) to the mix and stir until the eggs are cooked into the hash.  If you want a kick, add some fresh salsa to the top!

Chop up a fresh peach, brew some coffee, and enjoy!

Paleo spaghetti squash with turkey meat sauce and asparagus soup

The perfect Paleo dinner combo!  I just got a new Ninja blender and just had to try making soup!  Here is what you will need:

Spaghetti Squash:

• One medium spaghetti squash
• One pound of ground extra lean turkey
• 1/4 cup chopped onion 
• One can of tomato sauce or fresh tomatoes
• 4 cloves of garlic, whole.
• Italian seasoning 
• Fresh Basil 

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Cut spaghetti squash in half, scoop out the seeds, and place cut side down on a baking sheet.
3. Bake for 25 minutes until spaghetti squash is tender
4. Use a fork to remove the threads and place in a large bowl.

Turkey Meat Suace:

1. Heat a pan over medium and add onions and garlic and cook until brown.
2. Add the ground turkey and cook until the meat is cooked through.
3. Add seasonings to top and finish with tomatoes and basil.
4. Add to the top of the squash. 

Asparagus Soup:

• 1 large bag of asparagus
• Juice from 1 lemon
• 3 tbsp veggie broth 
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Garlic to taste

1. Steam the asparagus (microwave or pan) until very tender
2. Place all of the ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth.
3. Add seasoning as you see fit.

Enjoy a nice treat on a cold Fall night!

Paleo Thanksgiving! Cauliflower mashed potatoes with pulled turkey and cranberries

Mashed potatoes are not Paleo...or are they!  I found a great way to make a little Paleo Thanksgiving dinner for my husband and I one night to celebrate Fall!  Here is what you need:

• 1 head cauliflower
• 1/4 cup chicken stalk 
• 1 cup fresh cranberries 
• 2 tsp cinnamon 
• 1/2 lb turkey 
• 1/4 cup onions 
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 fresh garlic cloves 
• Salt and Pepper to taste 

Mashed Potatoes:

1. Fill a large saucepan with about an inch of water, and insert a steamer basket. Bring the water to a boil, and add the cauliflower. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover for about 8 minutes.
2. Drain the steamed cauliflower, and transfer to the bowl of a large food processor. Add in the lemon juice, garlic, and seasonings, and process until smooth.

Turkey and Cranberries:

You can use a pan to cook these together but I used  my slow cooker.

1. Add the chicken stock, onions, cranberries, cinnamon, and turkey into the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
2. Once cooked, serve with the mashed potatoes. 

Enjoy your Paleo dinner!

Paleo Pulled Brisket with Onions and Green Beans (crock pot style)

Easiest Paleo recipe yet!  Just throw a few ingredients into the crock pot in the morning and prepare for an amazing, hassle free dinner!  Here is what you need (serves 2):

• 1 lb lean steak of your choice (I used sirloin)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 4 cups fresh green beans
• 2 tbsp liquid smoke seasoning
• 2 tbsp chicken stock
• 1 tbsp fresh garlic 
• Salt and pepper to taste

Add the chopped onions to the bottom of the crock pot.  Place the meat on top of the onions and then the green beans on top of the meat.

Cook on low heat for 7 hours or high heat for 4.  When it has been cooked, pull apart the meat and enjoy!

Paleo Tuna Salad with Chipotle Carrot Fries

This is a great Paleo lunch or dinner idea.  Filled with only veggies and protein, it's an ideal meal!

Salad

• 1 can light tuna
• 1 cup chopped broccoli
• 1 small chopped tomato 
• 1/2 avocado
• 1/8 cup chopped onions
• 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard 
• balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar   

Fries 

• 1 small bag of whole raw carrots 
• extra virgin olive oil
• Chipotle seasoning 
• Salt and Pepper to taste 

Pre heat the oven to 375 degrees F.  Chop the carrots to look like french fries and mix in the olive oil and seasonings until completely covered.  Bake for 30 min. or until crispy.

For the tuna salad, mix all ingredients into a bowl and stir well adding the vinegar and Dijon for dressing.

Paleo Pumpkin Cookies

My mom came over for her Birthday during my Paleo challenge so I made a special dessert for everyone!  Here is the recipe for Paleo Pumpkin Cookies:

• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 pureed banana 
• 1/4 cup coconut or almond flour
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vinilla
• 1tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp baking powder 
• 2 tbsp almond butter 
• 2 tbsp green pumpkin seeds
• Dark chocolate chips (optional)
• Raw Honey (optional for more sweetness)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-slip baking mat.
2. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
3. Drop by spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

Enjoy the paleo cookies!  Mine tasted kind of like pumpkin chocolate chip banana bread which I am ok with!