Healthy Inspirations

         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