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Mixed Fruit Bowl with Cacao Nibs

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This is the perfect treat on a hot summer day! Cacao nibs are bitter on their own, but the perfect combination with something sweet! Cacao is the raw version of cocoa, and is known as a superfood that can help alleviate stress, improve heart function, and help reduce cataracts. It’s also known to help alleviate depression. After all, who doesn’t feel better with chocolate?!

Mixed Fruit Bowl with Cacao Nibs

 

 

 

 

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Mixed Fruit Bowl with Cacao Nibs
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Recipe type: Dessert
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Serves: 2-3
 
Raw, Paleo, Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free
Ingredients
  • 2 - 2½ cups frozen organic mixed fruit (Costco has a great "Day Break Blend" of peaches, mango, pineapple & strawberry).
  • 1 whole organic banana
  • 1 sliced organic banana
  • 1 - 1½ cups organic apple juice
  • Organic cacao nibs
Instructions
  1. Place mixed frozen fruit, 1 whole banana, and apple juice in a high speed blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Scoop into dessert bowls.
  4. Top with sliced bananas and cacao nibs.
  5. Serve immediately.

 

 

 

 

Spaghetti Squash & Walnut Pesto Sauce

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This dish is one of my all time favorite meals. I feel so energized after eating my Spaghetti Squash with Walnut Pesto Sauce!  Basil is naturally full of vitamins A, C and K, manganese, copper, calcium, iron, folate, and flavonoids which protect the body at a cellular level! It’s anti-inflammatory and naturally Paleo and gluten-free!

Spaghetti Squash & Walnut Pesto Sauce

 

 

 

 

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Spaghetti Squash & Walnut Pesto Sauce
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Recipe type: Main Dish
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Serves: 4
 
Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Anti-inflammatory. Rich in Vitamins A, C, K, manganese, copper, calcium, iron, folate and magnesium.
Ingredients
  • 1 organic spaghetti squash
  • 4 oz package Trader Joe's fresh organic basil, de-stemmed (or) 1 TIGHTLY packed cup of organic basil leaves
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • ½ cup organic olive oil
  • ½ cup organic chicken broth (home-made or gluten-free)
  • 2 Tbsp fresh squeezed organic lemon juice
  • 1 tsp pink salt or sea salt
  • 2 cloves fresh organic garlic, peeled
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. With a sharp knife, slice ends off of spaghetti squash
  3. Slice in half lengthwise. It may be easier to slice one side and then the other, rather than both sides at once.
  4. Scoop out the seeds and discard, or save for the garden.
  5. Place flat side down on a cookie sheet
  6. Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour. It's done when a fork can puncture the skin easily.
  7. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
  8. SAUCE:
  9. In a high speed blender add all other ingredients except spaghetti squash.
  10. Blend until smooth.
  11. When spaghetti squash is cool, scoop "spaghetti" into bowls.
  12. Top with sauce.
  13. Garnish with additional walnuts or sliced cherry tomato.

 

Paleo BLT Chicken Salad

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Today is Father’s Day and I’m making my husband’s all time favorite, BLT Chicken Salad. It’s flavorful and filling, and a hit at any backyard party!

Paleo BLT Chicken Salad

 

 

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Paleo BLT Chicken Salad
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Recipe type: Salad, Main Dish
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Serves: 4
 
Simple, Paleo, Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free
Ingredients
  • All of the meat from 1 unseasoned organic rotisserie chicken, chopped into bite size pieces
  • 1 head of organic romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 package of Applegate Farms Uncured Turkey Bacon, chopped and cooked*
  • 2 large organic tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 organic avocados, peeled and sliced
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 oz apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp sea salt or pink salt
  • 2 tsp raw honey
  • ¾ tsp black pepper
  • 1¼ tsp dry mustard powder
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
  1. *I cut my turkey bacon into pieces with kitchen shears and cook in a cast iron skillet. Otherwise, cook and crumble like usual.
  2. In a large serving bowl, combine chicken, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, and avocado.
  3. In a separate container, whisk dressing ingredients (olive oil, vinegar, salt, honey, pepper, dry mustard, and garlic).
  4. Pour over salad.
  5. Toss and serve.

 

Peppermint Paleo Fudge

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This is one of my favorite raw recipes.  I love making this simple and delicious little Christmas treat every December! It’s dairy-free and packed with protein, which helps balance blood sugar when you’re indulging over the holidays.

Dairy-Free Paleo Fudge

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Peppermint Paleo Fudge
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Paleo, Raw, Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free
Ingredients
  • 1 cup blanched almond flour*
  • ½ cup cacao powder
  • ½ cup coconut oil
  • ½ cup raw honey
  • 2-4 drops peppermint oil
Instructions
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Stir until smooth.
  2. Pour into an 8″x8″ dish.
  3. Place in refrigerator and let set for 1 hour.
  4. Once set, fudge can be cut into 1″ pieces.
  5. Store in freezer or refrigerator.
  6. Enjoy!
  7. *If you don’t have almond flour, raw blanched slivered almonds can be ground into a flour with a coffee grinder. Trader Joe’s has excellent prices.

 

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I'm Summer Williams, a Clinical Nutritionist who specializes in gastrointestinal health. With a firm background in healing, I believe anything is possible. All of my recipes are Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free & Refined Sugar-Free. Learn More →
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