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11.14.18

Crock Pot Cranberry Sauce

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This Crock Pot Cranberry Sauce is an easy update on the classic Thanksgiving staple! It is such a great combination with tart cranberries, along with sweet apples and just the right amount of citrus. It’s made right in the slow cooker which means hands-off cooking so you can focus on other aspects of your holiday meal! It contains no refined sugars and is bound to be a new family favorite!

Slow cooker cranberry sauce

Crock Pot Cranberry Sauce

Forget the over sweetened canned cranberry sauce this year because it is SO EASY to make this Crock Pot Cranberry Sauce! You essentially throw all the ingredients in your slow cooker and walk away! It also is  refined sugar free relying on coconut sugar, honey and sweet apples to balance the tart cranberries and citrus.

This sauce is of course well known as a Thanksgiving staple, but I also love to put a spoonful right on top of of latkes or as a versatile spread for breakfast or leftovers!

Easy homemade cranberry sauce

How do you sweeten homemade cranberry sauce?

We used a combination of naturally sweet apples, orange juice, honey and coconut sugar!

How long does homemade cranberry sauce last?

Homemade cranberry sauce will last quite a while, so this makes it a great make-ahead part of your holiday feast! We’d recommend using it within 7-10 days after making for optimal freshness, but it could very well last longer. For Thanksgiving it might make sense to make the cranberry sauce a few days ahead of time! You can serve it cold or you can re-heat gently in a pot over low heat.

Cranberry sauce with orange juice

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Crock Pot Cranberry Apple Sauce

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Prep Time 00:00 Cook Time 04:00 Total Time 4:00

Ingredients

Directions

  • 1. Place all ingredients in slow cooker
  • 2. Cook on high for 4 hours
  • 3. At 3 hours, use a potato masher and mash mixture (leave some chunks)
  • 4. Cook for the remaining hour with lid ajar

Recipe Notes

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07.02.18

Raspberry Peach Crumble

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Raspberry Peach Crumble {Dairy-free, egg-free, paleo-friendly, grain-free, gluten-free} | Lexi's Clean Kitchen

This paleo-friendly, SUPER EASY, Raspberry Peach Crumble is the perfect healthy Summer treat! Packed with Summer fruit, just the right amount of tartness, and so so flavorful! It will definitely be a staple for Summer gatherings with friends and family!

Paleo Raspberry Peach Crumble

Raspberry Peach Crumble

I like to top this with a scoop of dairy-free vanilla ice cream, but it is equally as delicious all on its own! Grain-free, Dairy-free, Egg-free, and so so simple to make!

 
Raspberry Crumble Recipe with Peaches

I’ve been wanting to come up with a clean and healthy, paleo-friendly crumble for some time now and I definitely hit the money with this one. Aside from the amazing taste, this dessert is loaded with nutrients! Filled with fresh organic fruit, ground flax, and topped with a blend of raw nuts = fruit crumble perfection!

Can I use other fruit?

Yes! This recipe is very customizable. Sub in your favorite fruit!

Easy Raspberry Crumble
 

When I think of summer I think of fresh fruit, delicious summer meals, and being outdoors with friends and family. What is a better addition to that combination than a healthy treat filled with delicious berries?

How To Make A Raspberry Crumble

Add this to your weekend brunch spread, or pack it away for Summer potlucks and it will definitely be a crowd pleaser again and again!

Want more easy summer fruit desserts? Here are our favorites:

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Raspberry Peach Crumble

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Prep Time 00:15 Cook Time 00:40 Total Time 0:55 Serves 4

Ingredients

    Filling

    • 4 organic peaches, peeled and sliced
    • 6 oz. organic raspberries (blueberries would be great or sub other berry of choice)
    • 1 tablespoon raw honey or maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 tablespoon ground flax

    Topping

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine sliced peaches, raspberries, cinnamon, flax, and honey. Mix until well combined.
    3. Grease desired baking dish and pour in the peach and raspberry mixture.
    4. Combine topping ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Mix with a fork until crumbly.
    5. Pour crumble mixture evenly over fruit.
    6. Bake for 40 minutes until the top is golden brown and fruit is hot and bubbly.
    7. Serve warm!
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    06.29.18

    Coffee Banana Smoothie

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    This easy Coffee Banana Smoothie Recipe is the perfect creamy and flavorful smoothie to add to your morning routine! It uses leftover coffee or cold brew, and is dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and SO delicious.

    Coffee Banana Smoothie

    Coffee Banana Smoothie

    Looks like summer is here and I am certainly ready! I started off my day with a refreshing shake that contains my morning coffee, protein, and healthy fats (don’t be afraid of fats, you guys!). Oh, and it was DELICIOUS.

    Easy Coffee Smoothie Recipe

    This smoothie is a hit with everyone who makes it! To build a perfect smoothie, you want it to be nutrient dense, creamy, and not super thin. 

    Frozen bananas smoothie prep

    For other healthy smoothie recipes, try these favorites:

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    Vanilla Coffee Protein Shake

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    Prep Time 00:10 minutes Cook Time 00:00 Total Time 0:00 Yields 2

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
    • 1/2 cup freshly brewed organic coffee, place in fridge for 10 minutes
    • 1 frozen banana
    • 1 scoop SFH Grass-fed Whey Protein {Use code LEXI for 10% off all purchases}
    • 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
    • Optional: 1 teaspoon raw honey or sweetener of choice
    • Optional: Handful of ice cubes

    Directions

    1. Combine all ingredients in a high speed blender.
    2. Blend until creamy.
    3. Taste and add additional sweetener if needed.

    Recipe Notes

    • *If your shake isn't thick enough for your liking, add the optional ice.
    • **Photos updated April, 2017.
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    04.18.18

    Homemade Meat Sauce Recipe

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    This easy Italian meat sauce recipe is my probably my all-time favorite pasta sauce recipe! It’s an easy homemade meat sauce recipe that is hearty and flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight meal. Make this healthy meat sauce with ground turkey or ground beef, and let it cook nice and slow! It’s gluten-free, paleo-friendly, whole30 compliant, and so yummy! Serve it over zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash for low carb, or gluten-free pasta!

    Italian meat sauce recipe

    Homemade Meat Sauce Recipe

    I LOVE Italian dishes. Especially a quick and delicious meat sauce! I often make my favorite Italian dishes into healthy versions that I love to dig into, weekly. This spaghetti meat sauce is delicious, always a hit and so versatile! Serve it over zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, the options are endless! I often make a big batch to have for the week, and I never get sick of it!

    How do you make meat sauce
    If you love meat sauce, try this spaghetti sauce in these recipes:

    Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce

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    How Do You Make Meat Sauce

    Lexi's Meat Sauce

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    Prep Time 00:05 Cook Time 00:15 Total Time 0:20 Serves 6

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 3 large organic carrot stalks, chopped
    • 1 lb. organic grass-fed beef (or ground turkey)
    • 1 15 oz. can organic diced tomatoes
    • 1 15 oz. can organic tomato sauce
    • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, more to taste
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt, more to taste
    • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, more to taste
    • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, more for garnish
    • Optional: Serve with fresh parmesan
    • Optional: Garnish with fresh Basil

    Directions

    1. In a medium sized saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
    2. Add onion, carrots, and peppers to saucepan. Let cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until onions are translucent and the carrots begin to soften.
    3. Add meat to saucepan and let cook until brown and no pink remains.
    4. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, spices, and 1 tablespoon fresh basil to the pan and mix well.
    5. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15 minutes. Taste and remove from heat.
    6. In a large skillet, heat remaining tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in zucchini noodles and red pepper flakes and let cook for 2-3 minutes.
    7. Serve over zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.

    Recipe Notes

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    01.12.18

    Sausage, Peppers, and Onions

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    Sausage Peppers and Onions | Lexi's Clean Kitchen

    This low-carb and keto-friendly Sausage, Peppers, and Onion, one-pan dish is made in just twenty-minutes! Such a perfect sausage and peppers recipe for any night of the week.

    How to make Sausage and PeppersSausage, Peppers, and Onions

    Did you know that peppers are at their growing season peak right now? I was over at my favorite little farm and they had a bin with the most beautiful looking peppers, so I just had to get a bunch! This dish went over big time here.

    This is the EASIEST sausage and peppers recipe! It is made in one skillet, is so flavorful, and you can use chicken sausage, pork sausage, or any sausage you like! I like to find ones with minimal added ingredients.

    Chicken Sausage and Peppers with cauliflower rice

    It is flavorful, comforting, and just plain delicious with the perfect amount of sauce. A great dish for football Sunday or those nights when you need a quick and easy meal!

    How to make Sausage and Peppers

    Sausage Peppers and Onions on a plate

    You can get creative with how you serve this dish! I love it served over roasted spaghetti squash or cauliflower rice but I bet it would be great with gluten-free pasta or spiralized veggies as well! This sausage and peppers recipe is Paleo friendly, whole30 compliant, dairy-free, grain-free, and no sugar added!

    Like this easy skillet recipe? Try these other favorite one pan meals!

    Sausage, Peppers, & Onions

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    Prep Time 00:05 Cook Time 00:15 Total Time 0:20 Serves 4

    Ingredients

    Directions

    1. Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds or just until fragrant.
    2. Add sliced onions, bell peppers, and poblano pepper to the skillet; let cook until the onion is translucent.
    3. Add cooked sausage to the large skillet with the peppers and onions and cook for 1-2 minutes.
    4. Pour in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and spices. Mix well.
    5. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
    6. Taste and adjust spices as desired.
    7. Serve over spaghetti squash, cauliflower rice, or gluten-free pasta!

    Recipe Notes

    • *If you are using uncooked chicken sausage, remove the casing and cook the chicken sausage and garlic together in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until the sausage is brown on both sides. This should take around 5 minutes, stirring often.
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    04.23.17

    Lexi’s Weekly Dinner Plan Week 21

    Posted on by Sabrina Brown , Views: 19189

    Egg Rolls in a bowl, Indian Spiced Chicken and Cauliflower, a hearty Breakfast Salad, and more, make up this week’s dinner meal plan! Equipped for leftovers and tons of flavor!

    If you missed the start of the plans, don’t worry, you can join in on your own month anytime! Find all of the meal plans, equipped with *free* printable shopping lists, in our easy Meal Plan Tab on the blog! If you’ve been loving them, we’d love to hear your favorites so far!

    Meal-Plan-Graphic-Week-21

    Monday: Cioppino Stew (30 minutes or less, low-carb, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, paleo-friendly)

    Tuesday: Loaded Taco Skillet (30 minutes or less, low-carb, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and nut-free)

    Wednesday: Leftovers

    Thursday: One-Pan Indian Spiced Chicken and Cauliflower (Dairy-free, low-carb, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, paleo-friendly, Whole30 compliant if you use ghee!)

    Friday: Leftovers

    Saturday: BRINNER: Green Goddess Breakfast Salad (Dairy-free, paleo-friendly, nut-free, gluten-free, grain-free, low-carb, and Whole30 compliant)

    Sunday: Egg Roll Bows (30 minutes or less, low-carb, paleo-friendly, dairy-free, and grain-free)

    Grab your free printable shopping list HERE!

    Make a side-dish from the Lexi’s Clean Kitchen Cookbook! The Kung Pao Cauliflower (page 222) is a great low-carb dish to pair with the Egg Roll Bowls! SO simple to make and so so flavorful! You can also add the Burnt Broccoli on page 230 to the Green Goddess Breakfast Salad as a nice crispy and flavorful touch!

    Dessert idea: These Blueberry Crumb Bars are gluten-free, grain-free, refined sugar-free, and are exploding with flavor! Such a great way to celebrate blueberry season!

    As always, if you have meal plan feedback, please send me an email at Lexi@Lexiscleankitchen.com! I’d absolutely love to hear from you!

    Happy Cooking!