Healthy Inspirations

  This  scone recipe  is one of my most recent   favorite   finds! They are so easy & quick to make. And oh so good with a cup of coffee! You can see for yourself, that these are not Paleo, but everything about them is except for the flour blend! (Oh, and there is powdered sugar in the frosting...) Ingredients: Scones: 2.5 cups Gluten Free All Purpose Flour, Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 (I have only used this flour- I haven't tried any others. I'll get back to this if I do try another!) 1/2 cup coconut sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp sea salt 6 Tablespoons Cold butter or chilled coconut oil or ghee 1 egg 3/4 cup canned coconut milk, full fat + 2 Tbsps for brusing 1 tsp vanilla extract Maple Icing: 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 Tbsp butter or coconut oil 1 cup confectioners sugar 1/4 tsp cinnamon Directions: 1)  Preheat oven to 400 degrees 2)  Put the flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg into a large bowl and whisk together to c

        We just got done with a Whole 30 (ok actually it was more of a whole 21 for me :). This is a new recipe I tried and we all loved it. A perfect way to use up all of those garden veggies! And if you want to save on time, just grill the veggies & meat in a basket instead of spending hours threading them onto skewers! :) Ingredients: For the Steak Marinade: 2 Tbsp coconut aminos 2 Tbsp spicy brown or Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp avocado oil 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp black pepper For the Kabobs: 1.5 lb steak of your choice (I use Sirloin) 1 red bell pepper 1 green bell pepper 1 zucchini 1 sweet onion 1 package baby bella mushrooms avocado oil, salt, pepper Directions: 1) In a medium bowl or ziplock bag, combine marinade ingredients. 2) Cut the steak in about 1.5" pieces, then add it to the marinade and move things around so all the meat is coated. Allow the steak to marinade for at least 2 hours (or overnight!). 3) Chop the veggies into similarly sized piec

It's been awhile since I've posted some new recipes! But don't worry, I have a list that I need to share with you.  First up, since it's squash and zucchini season- Zucchini Bread! This is so moist and sweet, and there's barely any sweetener in it besides some applesauce! This recipe comes from Downshiftology . I've made several of hers lately and have had good luck! Ingredients: Dry: 1.5 cups almond flour 1/2 cup tapioca flour 1/4 cup coconut flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt Wet: 3 eggs 1/2 cup applesauce 2 Tbsp maple syrup 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 1.5 cups grated zucchini Directions: 1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 2) Add all of the dry ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir until combined. 3) In a separate bowl add the eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, & apple cider vinegar and whisk together. Squeeze the grated zucchini in a nut milk bag or kitchen towel to remove the access water. Then add the grated zucchini to the wet ingredients

         This is one of my go-to, easy, quick dinners- " Egg Roll in a Bowl ." Even my kiddos like it! (sorry, no picture again :) I typically double this, as the cabbage cooks down and it ends up not being very much! Ingredients: Stir Fry Sauce: 3 Tbsp coconut aminos 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar) 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 1-2 tsp hot sauce Egg Roll Stir Fry: 1 Tbsp avocado oil 1 lb ground pork or beef 1 tsp minced garlic 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 tsp dried ginger or 1 Tbsp fresh 1/2 head green cabbage (sliced into thin 1-2" strips) 1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 large carrots) 3 green onions (sliced thin, for garnish) sesame seeds, for garnish Spicy Mayo Sauce: 1/4 cup Mayo 1-2 tsp hot sauce Instructions:     1. Combine the stir fry sauce ingredients in a small bowl by whisking with a fork, and set aside.     2. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat until warm. Add the ground meat, garlic, salt, pepper, and ginger, and cook un

         This is one of my favorite, easiest meals! It's great for company, too. Each time I've made it someone has commented on it. It's even Whole30 friendly, and can be either baked in the oven or grilled. I love this with roasted sweet potatoes-Yum yum! Whole30 Marinated Chicken Thighs from Just Jessie B. If you'd like to see a picture, click on the link. I did not take one. :) Ingredients: 1 1/2- 2lbs Chicken Thighs For the Marinade: 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp coconut aminos (or soy/tamari sauce if you prefer) 1 Tbsp citrus juice (lemon, lime, or orange) 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp minced garlic 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp onion powder pinch of red pepper flakes Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. 2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. 3. Add the marinade to a ziplock bag and swish around until mixed. Add the chicken thighs and let them sit for at least 30 minutes (the longer the better!) 4. Transfer the chicke

 Here I am, back from my blogging hiatus!  I have never stopped trying new recipes. I try something new on a weekly basis! However, so many of my favorites are from actual cookbooks, and since they're not on a blog I can't share them on the web.  BUT, I still do have lots to share with you! So let's start with one of my favorite desserts! Paleo Blondies  I found thanks to Pinterest. Ingredients: 2 cups Almond Flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 cup almond butter 2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup coconut sugar 2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup 2 tsp vanilla extract 2-4 Tbsp almond milk 1/2 cup chocolate (chips, chunks, you choose) For the Filling: 1/4 cup Barney Butter Cocoa Coconut Almond Butter  OR regular Almond Butter (I've only used regular Almond Butter) 1 Tbsp cocoa Powder 1 Tbsp coconut oil 2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup     Directions: 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x5 loaf pan, set aside (I always use an 8x8 square pan). Mak