happychomp:

Paleo Banana Bread

After starting the paleo diet, I started craving the exact foods I wasn’t allowed to eat. This is my first attempt EVER at making bread, and it turned out awesome!! I was extremely worried that my lack of experience would result in a brick of hard banana bread. But it wasn’t anything like that at all! In fact, it was perfectly moist and delicious to pair with some raw honey or almond butter. My kitchen was filled with the aroma of bananas as well.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups of mashed bananas
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 4 tbsp coconut oil (can use grass-fed butter as well)
• 1/2 cup coconut flour (can use almond flour as well)
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla
• pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Mix the bananas, eggs, almond butter, and oil into a bowl and mix well. I was lazy and used a food processer :3
3. Once you have combined all the ingredients, add in the coconut flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla, and see salt. Mix well
4. Pour the mixture into a 9x5 loaf pan and spread it evenly through. If you need to grease the pan, please do so before pouring in the mixture
5. Place in oven and bake for 35 minutes and start checking by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, it is ready. The total baking time should run from 40 - 60 minutes (if you want to make muffins, mini - 25 minutes and normal - 30 minutes)
6. Remove from oven, and flip the bread out onto a cooling rack
7. Slice and enjoy!

Inspiration: civilizedcavemancooking

renniesane:

Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Covered Apples!

- Apple

- 1 or 2 tbsp pb

- 7-10 oz dark chocolate (or whichever you want)

** slice the apple into big-ish slices, and slice those into small to medium slices (this can be skipped and you can just cut them into regular slices at once etc)

** slather peanut butter on those slices, as much as you like, then ‘stick’ them back together

** stick them in the fridge so that it hardens slightly, at this time melt the dark chocolate

** once the chocolate is melted and the apples aren’t ‘sliding’, wait for the chocolate to slightly cool before coating the apples with them.

** stick them back in the fridge till it hardens into a shell!

** enjoy! x

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theveggieblackboard:

EASY HEALTHY VEGAN BLACK QUINOA, BERRY AND CHIA SEED ENERGY BAR TOPPED WITH CRANBERRIES AND DARK CHOCOLATE RECIPE

• 1/2 cup of quinoa
• 2 tbsp of chia seeds
• 1 cup of frozen berries
• 12 dates
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 2 bits of dark chocolate

This energy bar is rammed with goodness! Not only is it the quinoa a complete protein, meaning that it contains all of essential amino acids the body cannot synthesize from other sources, but it also has the highest iron content of any grain! Additionally it is rich in essential amino acids and vitamins A, B2 and E and is an excellent gluten free alternative to other grains. I get mine from the wonderful people at Real Foods. The dates and berries are full of vitamins and dietary fibre and keep the whole bar stuck together. And well, the chocolate is a little happiness booster, filled with antioxidants and caffeine to get you pumped up and ready to go :)

And the best point is they are so easy to make! Start off with rinsing the quinoa in cold water, then bring to the boil and let it simmer for approximately 15 minutes, drain and set aside to cool (if you have the time, let it cool in the fridge overnight). Next step is the base: throw the chia seeds, berries and dates into the food processor and blend till its a gooey sticky red mess. I like to add apple sauce and vanilla for extra flavor. In a bowl mix most of the dried cranberries with the black quinoa and red mess. Spread the mixture on a sheet of baking paper, it should have a fairly dense consistency. Bake at 190 C/fan 170C/gas 5 for thirty minutes, depending on the thickness of the energy bars. Once crispy, remove from oven and cut into portions. Now’s the time to melt the dark chocolate in a small saucepan and cover each bar liberally, then sprinkle chopped dried cranberries on top while the chocolate is still warm. Let the whole thing cool et voilà! Enjoy as a workout snack, a posh biscuit or a lunchbox snack.

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thehealthyfoodie:

Turkey, Apple and Broccoli Breakfast Hash

This is the 💣.

INGREDIENTS

1 tsp coconut oil
1 red apple*, cut into small cubes 
150g cooked turkey, cut into small cubes 
150g broccoli, florets only
2 green onions, chopped
25g raw cashews
2 whole eggs 
Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add coconut oil to small non-stick pan and heat over medium heat.
2. Add the pieces of turkey, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook until nice and golden brown ;
3. Add apples and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, place broccoli in a small bowl and add one tablespoon of water. Cover with plastic wrap and cook in the microwave for one minute. Remove, drain water and add broccoli to the chicken and apples. Stir in cashews, adjust seasoning and continue cooking for about 30 seconds; transfer to a deep plate and reserve;
5. Return pan to the heat, add more oil if necessary and pan fry the eggs to your liking; carefully place them over the chicken mixture and serve immediately.

& why can’t my lunches look like this?!

marisadoeslife:

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