Secret Ingredient Brownies [VIDEO]

Posted on September 4, 2015May 8, 2018 by Lexi , Views: 111016

The lunch box is not complete without a sweet little treat. If you’ve been sending a piece of fruit all week, switch it up with these good-for-you flourless brownies! Guess what? I snuck in an ingredient that’s packed with nutrients and healthy fats, and nobody will know it. *Happy Dance*

Secret Ingredient Brownies

Are you ready to take a bite?

Secret ingredient: avocado.

Sprinkle with organic powered sugar (if you’d like), and serve!

Watch the video here:

Avocado Brownies

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Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 25 min Yields 12

1 reviews

Ingredients

1 cup dark chocolate chunks
1/4 cup grass-fed butter
1 avocado
2 eggs
1/3 cup maple sugar or coconut palm sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
One pinch fine sea salt
1/4 cup dark chocolate chunks

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking dish with parchment paper
Heat chocolate and butter in a double boiler over the stove until melted
In a blender, blend avocado until smooth
Mix avocado into chocolate mixture
Add in eggs and whisk to combine
Add in maple syrup, maple sugar (or coconut palm sugar), cocoa powder, baking powder, salt and vanilla
Add in chocolate chunks and pour into baking dish
Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
Let cool completely before cutting

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01.17.15

Homemade Guacamole

Posted on January 17, 2015October 5, 2017 by Lexi , Views: 54797

Homemade Guacamole on EVERYTHING over here. Some favorites of ours are having it as an appetizer with veggies and homemade crackers on Football Sunday, sweet potato nachos, huevos rancheros, as a topping on a salad, taco night, morning breakfast skillets, sweet potato skins… the list goes on and on. You simply can’t deny the many uses for an easy and delicious homemade guacamole!

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Homemade Guacamolle

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Ingredients

2 ripe avocados
1 tsp lime juice
A pinch of paprika
1/4 cup red onion, minced
1/3 cup grape tomatoes, chopped
1/4 tsp ground garlic, more as desired
Himalayan sea salt, to taste
Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper
Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Optional: 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped

Directions

Cut avocado in half and remove the pit

Scoop out avocado and place into a bowl

Using a fork, lightly mash the avocado (leave some chunks!)

Add spices and mix well, taste and adjust spices to your liking

Right before serving, add onion and tomato and mix to combine (optional)

Place in serving bowl

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08.29.14

Healthy Avocado Boats: 5 Ways

Posted on August 29, 2014April 3, 2018 by Lexi , Views: 61946

Ever wonder how to make a healthy snack that’s low carb and packed with healthy fats? These easy avocado boats are a great and easy lunch or snack to make. These avocado boats are gluten-free, keto, and customizable with 5 different filling options!

Healthy Avocado Boats

I want to talk about some serious brain food. AVOCADOS. Avocado is a super healthy fat. That’s right. By now you know I am all about healthy fats in my diet! I think we’re almost over the low-fat fad, right? Good! Avocados fill me up and are loaded with nutrition that I want daily.

You are going to love these avocado boats. Craving a BLT? Got you covered. Want something refreshing? Tropical Salsa coming right at you! How about in the mood for breakfast food? Baked egg is calling your name. See where I’m going with this? Avocado heaven: five ways.

Avocado boats: the easiest way to snack {for two people}. Cut an avocado in half, the long way. Remove the pit. Get creative and stuff with your favorite salad, cuisine, or an egg. WA-LA. A snack for two. One for you, and one for some lucky individual.

If you like this avocado recipe, try these others:

Let’s break it down: Serves 2

Pico De Gallo: Chopped 1/4 cup tomato, 1 tablespoon red onion, 1/4 teaspoon garlic granules, 1/2 jalapeño diced, 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped, fine sea salt, and a pinch lime juice.
Turkey BLT: 1/4 cup off the bone turkey breast, 1 strip crispy nitrate-free bacon, 1/4 cup chopped tomato, 1/4 cup fresh spinach.
Israeli Salad: A household favorite! Find it here.
Baked Egg: Crack an egg into the center of your avocado half. Bake on 350 for 20 minutes until egg whites are opaque.
Tropical Salsa: Delicious and refreshing. It’s also delicious on top of fish! Recipe.

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What’s your favorite way to eat avocado?

07.03.14

7 Layer Taco Dip

Posted on July 3, 2014January 31, 2018 by Lexi , Views: 78797

This gluten-free 7 Layer Taco Dip is a great football Sunday dip that everybody will LOVE. It’s layered with delicious flavors and packed with hearty taco ingredients.

7 Layer Taco Dip

Tomorrow is the 4th of July! Aside from your festive desserts, grilling items, and summer-y side dishes, appetizers are a must. I LOVE dips. They are just my favorite. Roasted eggplant dip, spinach artichoke (it’s on my list), 7-layer… you name it. The problem is they are often loaded with cheese and dairy and other things I stay away from. So this year… bringing my own dip, baby! Seven layers of delicious.

Let’s dive into this taco dip recipe!

For my super strict paleo friends: sub out the refried black beans for another layer of guac!

Layers on layers of goodness. Get out those non-gmo tortilla chips and veggie platters, and go enjoy that 4th!

7 Layer Taco Dip

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Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min

Ingredients

Layers

Layer 1: Refried black beans
Layer 2: Salsa
Layer 3: Beef mixture
Layer 4: Guacamole
Layer 5: Remaining beef
Layer 6: Salsa
Layer 7: Chopped lettuce, tomato, red onion, garnish with scallions

Refried black beans

1 can black beans
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp Himalayan sea salt
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Beef mixture

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 lb grass-fed beef
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 can Muir Glen diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp Himalayan sea salt, more to taste
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
Optional: 1 tbsp hot sauce

Salsa

Store-bought or homemade

Guacamole

2 avocados
1 lime, juiced
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup tomatoes, finely chopped

Directions

1. Make refried black beans- Heat 1 tbsp oil of choice in a pan

2. Add in beans and let heat for 3-5 minutes, begin mashing

3. Add in spices, mash and mix well

4. Add in 2 tbsp water; mix until water is combined

5. Remove from heat and set aside

6. Make beef- in a skillet heat oil and garlic

7. Add in beef and cook until brown

8. Add in tomatoes, spices, and hot sauce; let cook for 3-5 minutes then remove from heat and set aside

9. Make guacamole and chop lettuce, tomato, and onions for layer 7

10. Once all the layers are prepared, start assembling in your dish; serve and enjoy!

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What is your favorite party dip?

07.02.14

Sriracha Lime Chicken Chopped Salad [VIDEO]

Posted on July 2, 2014November 20, 2017 by Lexi , Views: 596952

This Sriracha Lime Chicken Chopped Salad is bursting with flavor. Bold, zesty chicken and juicy sweet pineapple make this chopped salad one of our absolute favorites!

It is so hot here in Boston, and that’s coming from the girl who was just visiting Florida in June. Wheeeew, hot. In leu, turning on the stove the past two nights wasn’t quite in the cards. The grill was though, paired with this Sriracha Lime Chicken Chopped Salad that is just bursting with flavor.

Let’s see what we got: spicy and bold chicken, sweet and juicy grilled pineapple, refreshing crisp local lettuce, local tomatoes, and finally, avocado. Count me in any day of the week. Oh, and don’t forget the light and easy lime vinaigrette.

This salad is one of the most popular recipes on the blog, and for good reason! It’s simple, flavorful, with a deliciously bold chicken!

A little spice, a little sweet, a perfect dinner! The Sriracha and lime together make for a fabulous marinade that comes together quickly!

Healthy, low-carb, and perfect for summer!

Sriracha Lime Chicken Chopped Salad

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Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Serves 4

3 reviews

Ingredients

Sriracha Lime Chicken

2 organic chicken breasts
3 tablespoons sriracha
1 lime, juiced
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Salad

4 cups lettuce, chopped (I use this salad chopper)
8 pineapple slices, using pineapple corer
1 cup organic grape tomatoes
1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 avocado, cubed

Lime Vinaigrette

1/3 cup light olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 limes, juiced
2 tsp raw honey
Dash fine sea salt

Directions

Heat the grill to medium heat.
Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a bowl or marinade dish, combine sirarcha and lime.
Add chicken and let marinade in the fridge for at least 20 minutes, the longer the better.
Once ready to cook, add chicken to the greased grill.
Cut pineapple using pineapple corer and add to grill, grill for 3-4 minutes on each side.
While they are grilling, chop lettuce, then chop avocado, tomato, and red onion and add to serving dish.
Whisk together dressing, taste, and adjust seasoning as desired (i.e. more lime, additional sea salt, additional vinegar)- place in fridge until ready to use.
Once chicken is done cooking, assemble the salad, toss with dressing and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*Nutrition info per serving: 373 calories, 38 grams of protein, and 30 carbohydrates*

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05.01.14

Avocado BLT Egg Salad

Posted on May 1, 2014February 3, 2017 by Lexi , Views: 28008

I love egg salad. Also on the list of things that I love are: avocados, tomatoes, bacon, and scallions; to name a few. This is the absolute perfect lunch. For one, it combines all of those favorite things, and two, it is packed with protein and healthy fats to fill you up throughout the day.

This recipe replaces the standard mayonnaise that is ordinarily in egg salad with avocado. It is perfectly creamy and full of flavor! Plus, it’s super simple to throw together- my favorite!

avocado

Secret Ingredient Brownies [VIDEO]

Secret Ingredient Brownies

Avocado Brownies

Ingredients

Directions

Homemade Guacamole

Homemade Guacamolle

Ingredients

Directions

Healthy Avocado Boats: 5 Ways

Healthy Avocado Boats

If you like this avocado recipe, try these others:

What’s your favorite way to eat avocado?

7 Layer Taco Dip

7 Layer Taco Dip

7 Layer Taco Dip

Ingredients

Layers

Refried black beans

Beef mixture

Salsa

Guacamole

Directions

What is your favorite party dip?

Sriracha Lime Chicken Chopped Salad [VIDEO]

Sriracha Lime Chicken Chopped Salad

Ingredients

Sriracha Lime Chicken

Salad

Lime Vinaigrette

Directions

Recipe Notes

Avocado BLT Egg Salad

I love egg salad. Also on the list of things that I love are: avocados, tomatoes, bacon, and scallions; to name a few. This is the absolute perfect lunch. For one, it combines all of those favorite things, and two, it is packed with protein and healthy fats to fill you up throughout the day.

This recipe replaces the standard mayonnaise that is ordinarily in egg salad with avocado. It is perfectly creamy and full of flavor! Plus, it’s super simple to throw together- my favorite!

I am sharing this recipe over on Stupid Easy Paleo‘s website today! Find the full recipe here.

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