Paleo Chunky Monkey Pancakes or Waffles

5 Feb

Fast, easy, few ingredients, delicious.  That’s a winning breakfast/snack for sure!

Paleo Chunky Monkey Pancakes or Waffle

Paleo Chunky Monkey Pancakes or Waffle

Ingredients:

1 overripe banana, mashed

2 large eggs

1/8 tsp. Himalayan sea salt

1/4 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

1 tbl. cocoa powder

Method:

Whisk together all ingredients until smooth.  Add batter to hot nonstick waffle iron or add 2 tbl. batter for each pancake in a non-stick skillet over medium high heat.  Cook waffle until done or pancakes ~2min per side.  Do not use more than 2 tbl. batter per pancake as these will not hold together well enough to flip if they are larger.

Makes one waffle or nine 3″ diameter pancakes.

Serve with favorite nut/seed butter!

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Whole30 and Paleo 6 Layer Mexican Dip

5 Feb

It is Superbowl Sunday and you can absolutely have a cheat free day jam packed with all the normal flavor!

Layers: chipotle seasoned mashed plantain, taco meat, guacamole, salsa, bacon, jalapeño.

If you like black olives, add a layer of sliced olives.

Whole30 6-layer Mexican Dip

Whole30 6-layer Mexican Dip

Ingredients:

Chipotle seasoned mashed plantain

1 green plantain

1/3 cup organic low sodium chicken broth (no sugar added for Whole30)

1 tsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. onion powder

1/2 tsp. cumin

1/8 – 1/2 tsp. cayenne (depending on how spicy you want this layer)

1/4 tsp. pepper

Coconut oil for cooking

Taco meat

Recipe at https://deliciousprimalcooking.com/2017/01/15/whole30-and-paleo-taco-meat/  You will only require 1/4 of the recipe of less, but I recommend making the whole batch and enjoying tacos or taco salad for lunch or dinner other days.

Guacamole

This is easy, Wholly Guacamole is Whole30!  One 8oz package is enough.  Of course, you can always make your own!

Salsa

Again, easy, Wegman’s organic is Whole30 (I’m sure you can find other brands without sugar).  Can also make your own!  1/2 – 1 cup.  I used medium heat.

Bacon

10oz sugar and nitrate free bacon (I’m currently using Pederson’s Farms)

Jalapeños

I like to use jarred mild jalapeño nacho slices, because I like the tang from the vinegar.  ~1/2 of an 11.5 oz jar.

Plantain chips for serving.

Method:

Add up to 1 cup coconut oil to a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat.  Cut your plantains into 1 inch thick slices.  When the coconut oil is melted and hot add your plantains to the skillet and cook until golden on each side (~5-8 minutes per side).  Add your cooked plantains, seasonings, and chicken broth to your food processor and pulse until a nice mashed consistency has formed.  Spread mashed plantains into bottom of casserole dish.  I used a 1.5 quart oval casserole dish.

Make the taco meat as described and spread a layer on top of the plantains.

Spread a layer of guacamole on top of the meat.

Spread a layer of salsa on top of the guacamole.

Cut bacon into small pieces and cook in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat to desired crisp-ness.  Move to paper towels to drain excess fat.  Once cool sprinkle crumbled bacon over salsa.

Place a layer of jalapeño slices over bacon.

Add a layer of sliced black olives to make this a 7-layer dip!

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Whole30 and Paleo Dijon Brussels Sprouts

1 Feb

I personally find brussels sprouts, even when oven roasted, on the bitter side.  The easiest solution to this problem?  Dijon mustard.  Now Grey Poupon contains SUGAR, high fructose corn syrup (because you need two forms of sugar?), and soy, so if you’re going Whole30 make sure you find a brand that is compliant with Whole30.  I happen to use Westbrae Natural.

Whole30 dijon brussels sprouts

Whole30 dijon brussels sprouts

Ingredients:

1 pound brussels sprouts, outer two leaves removed and halved

1/2 – 1 tbl. dijon mustard

Extra virgin olive oil

Kosher salt

Pepper

Method:

Preheat oven to 425°F.  In a large bowl toss your sprouts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and dijon to lightly coat.  Spread sprouts in a single layer on a baking sheet (I line mine with foil) and roast for 40 minutes, rotating at the halfway point.  Yes, it is that simple.  The mustard will caramelize the sprouts more than normal, so if you prefer less color than mine, reduce your cooking time.

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Whole30 and Paleo PBJ

31 Jan

There are three kinds of people who enter into paleo or the more strict Whole30.  1. “I can’t eat anything.”  2. “OK I can’t eat that again until ____”. 3. “How can I make a paleo/Whole30 version of that?”  I’m number three 😉

Whole30 PBJ (before rolling up the wrap)

Whole30 PBJ (before rolling up the wrap)

Ingredients:

Paleo wrap*

Favorite nut or seed butter (no sugar for Whole30)

Jelly

1 cup frozen raspberries, thawed

1 cup frozen blackberries, thawed

1 tbl. chia seeds

2 tbl. date paste/pressed dates/pureed dates (got mine at my local Indian market)

1/4 cup warm water

Method:

In your Vitamix or food processor process berries, chia seeds, date paste, and warm water until smooth.  Spread the desired amount your favorite nut/seed butter on your paleo wrap, then spread the desired amount of jelly on top.  Save extra jelly for up to one week in a sealed jar in the fridge.

*There are several brands such as Nuco, Sunfood, and Julian Bakery (I’m sure there are more).  These are dried pressed coconut (don’t worry they aren’t super coconut-ty) coconut water, and coconut oil.  That’s it!

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Paleo Chicken and Gnocchi Soup V2.0

30 Jan

Here is my flavor packed clean version of Olive Garden’s chicken and gnocchi soup.  It is delicious!  Enjoy!

Paleo chicken and gnocchi soup v2.0

Paleo chicken and gnocchi soup v2.0

Ingredients:

2-3 tbl. ghee or extra virgin olive oil

3-4 chicken breasts, diced

1 large onion, diced

One pound carrots, shredded

6-8 celery stalks, thinly sliced

4 cloves garlic, minced

6 cups organic low sodium chicken broth

22oz So Delicous culinary coconut milk

3-4 cups baby spinach, washed

8 sprigs fresh thyme, thyme leaves only

Kosher salt

Pepper

12oz package Cappello’s paleo friendly gnocchi (use 2 packages if you prefer a ton of gnocchi)

Method:

 

In a large pot over medium high heat, melt ghee or heat olive oil.  Season chicken liberally with salt and pepper.  When ghee/oil is hot add chicken, onion, celery, carrot, and garlic to the pot.  Sauté until chicken is no longer pink.   Add chicken broth (start with 6 cups, add more at the end if you’d like the soup thinner), coconut milk, and thyme leaves.  Bring soup to a boil and add gnocchi.  Gnocchi will float when done.  Check to ensure chicken is cooked through.  If chicken is ready remove soup from heat, add spinach and stir until spinach is wilted.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Whole30 and Paleo Baked Frittata

29 Jan

I’ve posted variations of this recipe before, it is literally as simple as using whatever you have on hand.  My husband loves having a piece of a baked frittata for breakfast.  Sometimes I will buy everything to put in it at the grocery store that day, sometimes I use leftovers from dinner.  Today was a great example of leftover usage…

Whole30 and Paleo baked frittata

Whole30 and Paleo baked frittata

Ingredients:

Olive oil or ghee

12 large eggs

Kosher salt

Pepper

Coconut oil for greasing casserole dish

Vegetables of your choosing*

Sausage of your choosing (nitrate, sugar, and flour free to be Whole30)

*Today I’m using one sweet onion, one massive clove garlic, one jalapeño, one red bell pepper, extra cubed butternut squash, leftover roasted brussels sprouts and delicata squash, and andouille sausage.

Method:

Dicc/chop/cube your ingredients.  In a large pot over medium high heat sauté your vegetables and sausage to desired tenderness.  Some of these cook at different rates, so for example I will sauté my onion, butternut squash, and sausage with garlic until the squash begins to soften, then I will add the remaining ingredients and sauté until they are crisp/tender.  Make sure you’ve seasoned your vegetables!  You now have two options, you can let your vegetable/meat mixture cool and then add it to a dozen whisked eggs, or you can temper the hot veggie/meat mixture into your whisked eggs.  I choose the latter because it is faster.  All you have to do is mix a little of the hot veggie/meat mixture into your eggs at a time, this allows the eggs to adjust to the temperature and not scramble.  Pour your egg/veg/meat mixture into a large casserole dish greased with coconut oil and back at 375°F for 45 minutes.

He cuts a square in the morning and heats it for 1 minute in the microwave.

 

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Whole30 and Paleo Chocolate Chia Pudding and Cafe Mocha Chia Pudding

26 Jan

You’re chocolate cravings, and need for a healthy breakfast, are covered with these chocolate and cafe mocha chia pudding recipes!

Whole30 Chia Pudding!

Whole30 Chia Pudding!

Ingredients – Chocolate Chia Pudding (4 servings):

2 1/2 cups unsweetened cashew milk (can sub unsweetened almond, coconut, etc)

3/4 cup chia seeds

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1/4 cup pitted pressed dates*

1 tsp. vanilla extract

Method – Chocolate chia Pudding:

Add cocoa powder, cashew milk, date paste, and vanilla to your high powered blender (I used my Vitamix) or food process and blend until date is fully incorporated.  Add chia seeds and process to mix.  Dispense evenly into 4 mason jars and refrigerate overnight to set.

Ingredients – Cafe Mocha Chia Pudding (4 servings):

1 cup coconut milk (can sub unsweetened cashew, almond, etc)

1 cup leftover coffee

2 tbl. cocoa powder

1/4 cup + 1 tbl. pressed dates*

2 tbl. cashew butter (can sub almond, pecan, etc just ensure no sugar)

2 tsp. vanilla extract

1/2 cup chia seeds

Method – Cafe Mocha Chia Pudding:

Add cocoa powder, coconut milk, coffee, date paste, cashew butter, and vanilla to your high powered blender (I used my Vitamix) or food process and blend until date is fully incorporated.  Add chia seeds and process to mix.  Dispense evenly into 4 mason jars and refrigerate overnight to set.

*Found at local Indian market.  You should be able to find pressed dates, baking dates, or date paste (as far as I can tell they are all the same) at Indian or Middle Eastern markets.  If you cannot find this ingredient here is how to make your own:  soak 1 cup pitted dates in 2/3 cups boiling water for 1+ hours (until SOFT) and then puree.

Pitted pressed dates

Pitted pressed dates

 

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