It’s always nice to have a handful of homemade spice mixtures on hand to jazz up the typical veggie side dishes I eat. Making your own spice mixtures ensure that there are no added fillers, preservatives, or sugar. This Mediterranean spice mixture has a lot of the flavors of the Mediterranean and is versatile for many…
Coconut Cinnamon Cereal from Paleo Eats Cookbook
My friend Kelly created her amazing cookbook, Paleo Eats to help share delicious recipes with those that are trying to make the transition to a grain free, real food diet. Kelly’s creativity in the kitchen shines through as she creates Paleo friendly versions of Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Southern Fried Chicken, Lamb Gyro Burgers, Cherry Toaster…
BLT Wraps (Grain Free and Low Carb)
After making the Blueberry Breakfast Wraps I wanted to come up with a savory version of the wrap. It was nice to be able to add some variety to my breakfast and now it was time to do the same for lunch and/or dinner. BLT’s are my favorite way to enjoy bacon…especially when it’s tomato…
Paleo Strawberry Shortcake Waffles (Low Carb)
I wanted to make an easy breakfast recipe using the fresh summer berries from my CSA so I decided to switch out the Pumpkin in my Pumpkin Waffles with strawberries. It worked great! The Strawberry Shortcake Waffles make a great breakfast or an easy, no bake summer dessert. I topped the waffles with whipped coconut…
Cinnamon “Rice” Breakfast Pudding
Grain Free Cinnamon “Rice” Breakfast Pudding I’ve talked a lot about how I don’t eat eggs for breakfast and it’s not because I don’t think eggs are a superfood with lots of nutritional value. It’s simply because 1) I hate the taste of eggs…no matter how many different ways I’ve tried them 2) I think…
Grain Free Salted Caramel Mug Cakes
I’m obsessed with desserts in a mug lately. Everything from Muffins in a Minute to cookies. Seriously, have you tried my Grain Free Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Minute? It’s fabulous! Today’s recipe also ties in a popular food trend of salted caramel. I’ve seen it all over the place…especially Pinterest so naturally I needed to…
Grain Free Instant “Brown Sugar” N’oatmeal
Looking for a grain free instant oatmeal? My recipe for Instant Cinnamon “Oatmeal” is one of the most popular recipes on my site and for good reason…..it’s delicious! I ended up coming up with some other flavor combinations: 1) Raspberries and Cream “Oatmeal” which is in my ebook, Awaken (check it out here) and the recipe…
20 Egg and Grain Free Breakfast Recipes
Yes, an egg-free breakfast is possible. If you’re cutting out eggs because you’re allergic/have a sensitivity or if you are just tired of eggs for breakfast, fear not–there are still opportunities for making a delicious breakfast, both savory and sweet alike. If you are looking for more egg free breakfast ideas, check out my ebook…
25+ Clean Eating Recipes and Resources
The new year brings the desire to go back to clean eating. Often times that is accomplished with a reduction of carbs, a Whole30, or 21 Day Sugar Detox. In order to help with all of those trying to eat clean after the holidays I have put together a list of 25+ clean eating recipes and resources. These…
Paleo Pumpkin Waffles
After awhile, every time I would make waffles in my previous waffle iron it would never bake evenly and would end up as a mushy mess. So for months I have been looking at all of these beautiful grain free waffle recipes on Pinterest and debating whether or not to buy a new Belgian Waffle…
Five Ingredient Friday: Cinnamon Toasted Coconut Cereal
This week I have a special treat for you…..Cinnamon Toasted Coconut Cereal. It’s an easy, five ingredient coconut dish that you can enjoy with some dairy free milk in the morning as a breakfast. It is definitely one of my new favorite breakfast recipes. Definitely a must try! I have to admit, the cereal didn’t…
Pumpkin Pancakes a Guest Post by Clean Eats in the Zoo
Over the next few months I will be busy working on my next eCookbook, which is scheduled to be out in December 2013. While I’m focused on the new cookbook I didn’t want to leaving you without your fix of low carb and paleo recipes, so I reached out to some of my favorite bloggers…
Toasted Coconut Pancakes
So I told you last week that I was obsessed with the Toasted Coconut Butter I made, so naturally I had to make another recipe featuring my new favorite “nut” butter. I’ve been known to eat regular coconut butter by the spoonful, but it’s not my favorite. I prefer something a little sweeter since I…
Mixed Berry Smoothie
I often get asked about what I put in my smoothies and today I’m going to share my favorite smoothie recipe with you. I use frozen mixed berries because it helps me get the much needed boost in Vitamin C (which helps with Adrenal Fatigue) and I don’t have to worry about adding ice to…
Glazed Blueberry Biscuits
So I have to admit back five or six years ago I never cooked and relied on going to fast food establishments for every meal of the day. It was convenient, but putting on so much weight from eating so poorly left me feeling miserable. Often times people complain about eating real food because it’s…
Powdered Chocolate Donut Holes (Low Carb)
Most of the time my breakfasts consist of meat and veggies, but every once in awhile I like something a little different. These Powdered Chocolate Donut Holes really hit the spot! I wanted to make them using coconut flour because lately I have been going overboard with the nuts (almond flour, almond butter, macadamia nuts,…
Blueberry Muffin in a Minute (Low Carb and Paleo Friendly)
When I first posted my recipe for a Chocolate Muffin in a Minute I received requests for different varieties. People love to throw together these quick muffins as an easy breakfast. This time, I’ve made a Blueberry Muffin in a Minute for all you blueberry lovers. I’ve mentioned before how I’ve never been a fan…
Carrot Cake Breakfast Muffins (Primal and Low Carb)
For the last few weeks carrots have been in my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box and mostly I’ve just been roasting them or making Carrot Whip with half roasted carrots and half steamed cauliflower all whipped together using my immersion blender. This week I needed a breakfast recipe that I could take with me on…
Blueberry Coffee Cake (Primal and Paleo Friendly)
It’s blueberry season here in South Carolina and I was excited to see blueberries in my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box this week. I was looking for a good recipe that I could eat for breakfast so I decided to make a coffee cake, which was the perfect vehicle for my fresh blueberries. Don’t worry,…
Grain Free Instant Cinnamon “Oatmeal” (Low Carb)
Grain Free Instant Cinnamon “Oatmeal” Recipe In the mornings I’m always dragging myself out of bed late so I don’t have much time to eat breakfast before I leave the house. I usually pack up a breakfast skillet or leftovers from the night before and enjoy that for breakfast at work. Lately I’ve noticed a…
Chocolate Muffins in a Minute (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
Throughout the years I’ve been low carbing I’ve never really been a fan of Muffins in a Minute (MIMs). The low carb MIMs I have tried in the past were usually spongy and never really appealed to me. Well, the desire to have a quick breakfast (or dessert) muffin forced me to create a MIM…
St. Patrick’s Day Recipe Round Up
Over the last few weeks I’ve posted a few recipes to help make your St. Patrick’s Day festive, but I wanted to add a few more recipes to your collection. I’ve compiled a list of delicious recipes from around the low carb/paleo blog world to help inspire your St. Patrick’s Day. For breakfast start your…
Corned Beef Hash (Low Carb)
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner you will probably have some leftover corned beef to use up. This Corned Beef Hash uses radishes as a potato substitute and it makes a great breakfast that will help you use up that leftover corned beef. I know there are a lot of radish haters out…
Strawberry Nut Bars
The recipe today is Strawberry Nut Bars, which are great for breakfast. I’ve mentioned before that I usually like to throw some homemade sausage and some veggies in a pan a cook up an easy breakfast. That kind of breakfast is fast and doesn’t require a lot of prep. But every once in awhile, I…
Dijon Pork Breakfast Skillet (Low Carb and Paleo)
Dijon Pork Breakfast Skillet Today’s recipe is Dijon Pork Breakfast Skillet, which is perfect for breakfast, and is paleo and low carb. My favorite breakfasts are ones I can make using one pan. I throw some meat, veggies, and seasoning in a pan and it’s the best breakfast. It’s fast and doesn’t require a lot…
Awaken: 30+ Egg Free and Grain Free Breakfasts Ebook
I can’t believe it’s finally here! I have been working hard for months developing/testing recipes, taking photos, and editing the book and it’s finally ready for all of you. So why did I write an egg free ebook? My main reason for going egg free was that I don’t tolerate eggs very well, especially when…
Butternut Squash Breakfast Skillet (Low Carb and Paleo)
Today’s recipe is Butternut Squash Breakfast Skillet, which is perfect for breakfast. You may know that I don’t eat eggs for breakfast and I have two reasons for that. First, I don’t know if I’m allergic to them or what, but we just don’t get along. I can usually handle them in baked goods, but…
Whole30-Day 15 Prosciutto Wrapped Cucumber and Slow Cooker “Apples”
I have now completed Day 15 of Whole30. Things are still going well and I love how I feel on this Whole30 Plan. I am a little nervous because I will be traveling for work later in the week and I really want to stay on plan. I will be taking some food with me…
Whole30-Day 0 and Homemade Sausage
The official Whole30 Program starts today and I’ve seen so many people make the commitment to participate. I decided to do the Whole30 after struggling with some serious cravings for sweets, hunger, and fatigue issues. I’ve been eating low carb, but something isn’t right because I’m gaining weight (or staying the same) despite the efforts…
