Raspberry Bliss Balls

Makes 12-14 balls

Ingredients:

1/4 cup pecans

1/4 cup slivered almonds

1/4 cup dried plums

1/2 cup freeze dried raspberries (from trader joes)

1/4 cup almond butter

2 tablespoons unsweetend coconut flakes

12 dates

Directions: 

Blitz all ingredients in a food processor until combined. Process for a bit longer than you think necessary as it makes the texture nicer. Roll into balls and store in the fridge.

Spiced Sweet Potato fries and Creamy Guacamole Dip

I used the fry recipe I always do, found here, but I used ghee instead
and seasoned with 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 3/4 teaspoon chili powder (added the seasonings after the fries were covered in ghee)

Creamy Guacamole Dip:
1 small avocado
1/4 cup coconut cream
1/4 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
pepper to taste
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped. This measurement was done before chopping the cilantro.

Combine everything in a small bowl, and mix until avocado is smashed well and everything is combined.

Pineapple fried "rice"

Ingredients:
1/2 head of cauliflower (You can use the whole head of cauliflower, and if you do, put in the whole can of pineapple.
1 chicken breast, cooked and cubed
handful cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
2/3 cup cashew halves
1/2 onion, diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1 Tablespoon curry powder
2 T coconut aminos
1 cup crushed pineapple (in 100% juice - no added sugar)
ghee or coconut oil

Directions:

1. chop cauliflower into florets and rice the florets in a food processor or vitamix. I used a vitamix and tossed a very small amount in at a time, left it on low (turned dial up to 4), and pulsed each batch until it looked like rice.
2. In a large skillet, heat a large tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add onion and cook until they are translucent, stirring frequently (About 4-5 min). Add garlic and cook another minute, continuing to stir frequently.
3. Stir in the curry powder, cinnamon, ginger, and cashews. Stir until everything is combined well.
4. Slowly add in the riced cauliflower, chicken, and coconut aminos and stir to combine well. Cook the cauliflower on medium to high heat for a few minutes until the cauliflower is softened but not mushy. Once its softened turn the burner to simmer and add in the pineapple and stir to combine.
5. Remove from heat and add the raisins and cilantro.

Serve immediately, and enjoy!! Xo

Chia Pudding

This dairy, grain, gluten, and sugar free pudding is healthy and tasty with fruit.

Ingredients:
1 can coconut milk (full fat or light) f.y.i light will be more runny
1/2 cup (give or take) of chia seeds

Directions:

Open canned coconut milk and pour into a glass or plastic tupperware container that has a lid. Add the chia seeds and mix well. I said give or take on the 1/2 cup because I never measure! After you start making this you will figure out the consistency you like.

Put the lid on the container and place in the refrigerator and allow it to chill overnight, or at least for a few hours. The chia seeds will swell overnight and in the morning the pudding will have a tapioca type texture.

Top with fruit and any other toppings of choice. Some topping favorites of mine are unsweetened coconut flakes, just fruit spreadable jam, raisins, chopped dates, honey or a chopped larabar.

You can even mix in honey, vanilla, or maple syrup to sweeten it. Customize this pudding the way you want to and enjoy! XO

f.y.i honey, maple syrup, and vanilla are not whole30 approved.

Banana bread mug cake

Ingredients:
1 very ripe banana
2 heaping Tablespoons almond butter (2 exact Tablespoons would work just fine. I just don't level my Tablespoons)
1 Tablespoon coconut flour
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda (optional)
Dash of cinnamon
1 teaspoon honey (optional but makes it so moist)


Directions:
Combine all the ingredients into a mug and mix until smooth. Nuke it in the microwave for 2 minutes, but watch for overflowing! It will start to rise and overflow throughout the 2 minutes. When you notice it start to rise out of the mug, pause the cooking and wait for it to deflate before continuing to nuke it.

Easy Peasy! You could add enjoy life chocolate chips for an even tastier version! I like to top mine with ghee and drizzled some honey on top, or spread some just fruit jam on top.

Pumpkin Dip

Ingredients:

1/2 cup canned pumpkin
3 Tablespoons almond butter
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons maple syrup
dash of pumpkin pie spice

Directions:

mix all together and enjoy with some sliced apples or fruit of choice