Leftover Ham and Potato Hash
Looking for a way to use up all that leftover holiday ham? This Ham and Potato Hash is the perfect breakfast to whip up for your post holiday breakfast! This savory breakfast is delicious and so simple to put together. Customize it as you need, and don’t forget to top it with a fried egg!
Leftover Ham and Potato Hash
Leftovers are good, but leftovers turned into something new and delicious are even better! This Ham and Potato Hash is the perfect way to use up leftover ham to create a great post-holiday breakfast that everyone will love. Plus, it’s customizable to use whatever other leftovers you might have on hand.
Top it with a fried egg, or eat it as is. Either way, it’ll be delicious and dare we say it, maybe even better than the actual holiday dinner?
Ingredients for Leftover Breakfast Hash
Here is what we included in our leftover hash.
- Sweet Potato (or leftover roasted potatoes)
- Yellow Potatoes (or leftover roasted potatoes)
- Onion
- Bell Pepper
- Leftover Ham
- Chili Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Salt and Pepper
- Butter or Ghee
- Eggs
It’s great if you have leftover roasted potatoes to use this. If you do, you can add those right into the skillet with the ham. If you do not have leftover potatoes, you’ll need to parboil them first, before adding into the skillet.
To parboil the potatoes: Cover the diced potatoes with cold water. Bring them up to a boil and cook until they are just barely tender. Drain, and rinse under cool water.
Have other leftover veggies?
Add in other leftover veggies you might have on hand(think green beans, mushrooms or Brussels) in with the ham.
If you like this breakfast recipe, try these others:
- Sheet Pan Classic Breakfast Bake
- Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Burritos
- Potato Pesto Breakfast Skillet
- 3 Ingredient Breakfast Skillet
Ham and Potato Hash
Looking for a way to use up all that leftover holiday ham? This Ham and Potato Hash is the perfect breakfast to whip up in for your post holiday breakfast! This savory dish is delicious and is simple to put together. Customize it as you need, and don't forget to top it with a fried egg!
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato (about 10 ounces), diced (or leftover roasted sweet potatoes)
- 1 yellow potatoes (about 10 ounces), diced (or leftover roasted potatoes)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1-½ cup leftover ham, diced fine
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1-2 tablespoons butter or ghee
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 4-5 eggs, fried
Directions
- Add diced potatoes to a medium pot. Cover with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and let cook until potatoes are just tender, about 5-7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Skip this step if using leftover roasted potatoes.
- Meanwhile heat oil in a large well seasoned cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and pepper, and cook until softened, about 8 minutes. Add diced ham and cook until it begins to get crispy. Stir in chili powder, garlic, salt and pepper
- Move the mixture to the edges of the pan and melt the butter. Add the potatoes, and cook until starting to get crispy. Flip the potatoes with a spatula and cook on the other side.
- Stir hash together and season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
- Serve and top with a fried egg, if desired.
Recipe Notes
- Add in other leftover veggies you might have (think green beans, mushrooms or Brussels) in with the ham.
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Leftover Ham and Potato Hash
The holidays are here which means it’s time to start planning! We’ve got a great list of our favorite Healthy Holiday Recipes starting with brunch and ending with dessert. These healthy but super delicious recipes will be loved by all!
Healthy Holiday Recipes
The holiday season is here, which means it is finally my favorite season for entertaining! If you are looking for healthy, flavorful, and simple meals to make this season, we have got you covered! From my favorite brunch recipes to serve a crowd and ending with all of those holiday treats. Scroll through to see our favorite LCK Holiday Recipes that everyone is going to love!
Healthy Holiday Brunch Recipes
If you are hosting family from out of town for the holiday, sometimes it isn’t just the big meal you have to think about. However, not everyone has the (space) or time to create a massive brunch. We’ve compiled a list of some easy breakfast recipes to feed a crowd!
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake: This Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole is the the absolute best holiday brunch. It literally taste just like a cinnamon roll, without all the work of making cinnamon rolls. Plus, it’s great to prepare the night before and either bake up for guests at home, or to bring along to a pot luck brunch. Trust me, you are going to love this one.
Gingerbread Muffins: Nothing says December and a comforting holiday breakfast like a warm gingerbread muffin. These gluten free muffins are easy to make and so delicious.
Sheet Pan Classic Breakfast Bake This Sheet Pan Classic Breakfast is made up of Eggs, Bacon, & Home Fries and comes together in a pinch and made using only ONE PAN. It’s a great one pan breakfast bake that is perfect for a brunch to feed a crowd with little to no mess!
Orange Cranberry Overnight Oats This Orange Cranberry Overnight Oats recipe is the best make-ahead breakfast, and you can make a big batch of it, if you need. It’s creamy (without any dairy) and bursting with seasonal orange, cranberry and pecan flavor. It’s vegan-friendly and gluten-free.
Breakfast Prep Baked Egg Cups These healthy baked egg cups make the perfect breakfast meal prep. Make the night before, and heat up as needed throughout the morning.
Chocolate Peppermint Baked Oatmeal This oatmeal bake is a perfect make-ahead breakfast to feed a brunch crowd, and it’s easy to make. It’s dairy-free, gluten-free and made without any refined sugars.
Everything Bagel Hummus Breakfast Toast Try this non-recipe recipe for an easy breakfast idea! It’s an easy way to to get a quick breakfast on the table that is full of protein and fiber and tastes SO GOOD.
Healthy Holiday Appetizers
Appetizers for everyone to love!
How to Build The Ultimate Charchuterie: A charcuterie board is a quick, delicious and beautiful appetizer idea to feed a crowd. Fill a big board (or platter) with all of your favorite meats, cheeses, and crudités, and follow my tips to make it gorgeous, for the most festive spread this holiday season!
Gluten Free Pigs in a Blanket: These Pigs in a Blanket are as perfect for a large holiday gathering as they are for game day eats. They are made using an easy gluten-free and nut-free dough that doesn’t need any chilling time. These are a sure crowd pleaser for both kids and grown-ups alike!
Crudité Platter This Crudité Platter with Dairy-Free Tzatziki Sauce makes for such a light and refreshing snack, appetizer, or side-dish! The perfect bright and colorful dish to make with any seasonal veggies you have on hand! Dairy-free, egg-free, grain-free, gluten-free, and Whole30 compliant! This will be the most gorgeous appetizer on the table, for sure!
Deviled Eggs with Bacon: These are your answer for an easy-to-make appetizer to please a crowd! They are so delicious and can even be made ahead of time! The addition of bacon and chives bump these deviled eggs up to the next level!
Potato Latkes: These Gluten Free Classic Potato Latkes are just like grandma makes them, only made without any refined white flour! They have the classic delicious flavors you want, and I guarantee that nobody will know they are gluten-free!
Buffalo Chicken Baked Hummus Dip: This 5-Ingredient Buffalo Chicken Baked Hummus Dip is the perfect lightened-up appetizer to serve for game-day or for any gathering! It is simple to prepare, made with minimal ingredients, has all of the buffalo chicken flavors you love, and it’s made with a healthy, creamy alternative: hummus
Spinach and Artichoke Dip: Bound to be a hit at your next party, this Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip has all that creamy flavor without any dairy. This paleo, vegan and Whole30 friendly appetizer is simple to put together and nobody will know this isn’t the classic version.
Thai Meatballs: These Thai Meatballs are paleo, gluten-free, and bursting with flavor. They are a healthy meatball recipe that everybody will love. This thai meatball recipe is loaded with veggies and infused with the perfect flavor combination of ginger, chili, garlic, and more. A total crowd pleaser that gets rave reviews!
Healthy Holiday Mains
Pick that main dish before you choose what you are going to serve with it!
How to Roast a Turkey: If you’ve never roasted a turkey before, this for a Citrus Herb Turkey explains it all!
Maple Glazed Ham: Looking for a turkey alternative, or an extra protein to pair with the turkey for a large crowd? This sweet and salty Maple Glazed Hame would be perfect.
Kale and Sweet Potato Stuffed Turkey Breast: This is perfect for a dinner party or small Thanksgiving feast. A boneless turkey breast is stuffed with quick caramelized onions, kale, sweet potato and herbs, then baked in the oven in just about an hour. Double the recipe to feed a crowd! It’s also gluten-free, Paleo and Whole30 friendly.
Lamb Chops with Crispy Shallots and Pomegranate Sauce : This Lamb Chops with Crispy Shallots and Pomegranate Sauce recipe makes for a decadent meal done in under 20 minutes! It’s elegant, super flavorful, and comes together quickly and works equally as well for a romantic dinner for two, or a weeknight easy meal.
Pork Chops with Apples: This skillet Pork Chops with Apples recipe is the quintessential fall meal. The pork chops are perfectly cooked and paired with sweet and savory fall flavors like sage, apple cider and apples.
Bone-in Pork Chops with Cherries: Perfectly cooked pork chops topped with Tart Cherry Compote is the perfect festive holiday meal that will make you feel fancy in no time!
Turkey Roast with Pear Chutney: This turkey breast roast is perfect for smaller holiday gatherings and was a staple at my family holiday dinners!
Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Spaghetti Squash: Looking for a great vegetarian main that doesn’t involve tofu? This is it! All the classic flavors of spinach and artichoke dip made healthy and stuffed into a low-carb and nutrient-rich spaghetti squash! You can optionally add-in chicken to make it heartier, or leave it as a vegetarian main dish. Make it dairy-free using cashew cream, or not.
Healthy Holiday Side Dishes
Side dishes are for some the BEST part about a holiday dinner, and we’ve got quite the list for you!
Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole: This classic casserole makes the absolute perfect side dish at your Thanksgiving dinner or at your December holiday party. Do you want to know the best part? It’s lighter than your typical sweet potato casserole and free of refined sugar! Plus it’s easy to make-ahead of time and the perfect side to bring along
Classic Mashed Potatoes These Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes taste just like the classic version. They are everything you want in that comforting and warm side dish, but lightened up to include chicken broth and olive oil. They’re soft and creamy and a cinch to make. Plus they’re Whole30, paleo, and vegan friendly.
Garlic and Herb Mushrooms: This mushroom recipe is the last one you’ll ever need to look up for a side dish idea. These Ultimate Herb and Garlic Mushrooms are packed with umami flavor, are quick to make and topped with fresh herbs. Serve these at your next Thanksgiving or dinner party and everyone will rave about them!
Honey Glazed Carrots These are the perfect fuss-free side dish. They’re cooked in one pan and result in the most tender, slightly sweet glazed carrots. They are so good they are borderline addictive and both kids and adults will love them! They’re paleo friendly and easily made dairy-free.
Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon These addictive brussels sir outs with bacon and maple syrup is sure to make this side dish a fan favorite for everybody! This paleo-friendly recipe is sweet and savory and definitely going to be in your winter meal plan rotation!
Herb and Garlic Quinoa: This easy and delicious Herb and Garlic Quinoa is the perfect side dish to accompany just about anything. What’s even better is the recipe uses pantry staples so you can throw it together whenever you are looking for an easy side dish to pair with dinner.
Healthy Creamed Spinach (Made Without Cream!) This Creamed Spinach is a lightened up version of your favorite holiday classic and is made without cream for the perfect healthy and veggie-packed side for Thanksgiving! Creamy, flavorful and so simple to make!
Green Bean Casserole This lightened up, healthier version of a Green Bean Casserole is sure to be a crowd pleaser. It’s dairy-free, made without any soup mix, and EASY to make.
Scalloped Potatoes Creamy with just the right amount of cheese, lightened up, and baked to perfection, this au gratin scalloped potato recipe will be a favorite.
Healthy Holiday Desserts:
Even sweet treats can be lightened up, and nobody will know the difference!
Cut Out Cookies: These Gluten Free Cut Out Cookies are the best for decorating holiday cookies! They are so simple to put together, can be rolled out immediately and decorated (or not) to celebrate any holiday! These versatile cookies are made with only 5 ingredients (plus a pinch of salt!) and are a great activity to do with the kids. We’ve included tips and tricks for decorating using an easy powdered sugar icing so you can get your holiday bake on now!
Peppermint Bark: Using only 5 ingredients, this Peppermint Bark is simple to prepare and perfect for giving away to friends and family as holiday gifts. It’s as easy as melting and spreading chocolate, but truly looks fancy. Top it with candy canes for that super festive look (and taste)!
Double Chocolate Macadamia Cookies: These Double Chocolate Chunk Macadamia Nut Cookies are the perfect gluten-free and paleo-friendly cookie that everyone will love! Soft, chewy, and bursting with chocolate and macadamia nuts! A household favorite!
Cookie Truffles: These Cookie Truffles are the CUTEST gluten-free treat that you can make for any occasion. They’re made using a handful of ingredients, including our favorite gluten-free chocolate cookie, are no bake and are so easy they’d be a great activity to do with the kids! Perfect to serve up for any fun event!
Easy Slow Cooker Baked Apples: These easy-to-make “baked” apples have just the right amount of sweet, they swarm your home with the most delicious fall scent, and they are super EASY to throw together.
Creme Brûlée: This dairy-free and refined-sugar free version is just as decadent as the classic version but lightened up with a secret healthy ingredient! It’s perfectly sweetened with a blend of honey and maple sugar and despite it feeling fancy it is really easy to make.
Apple Galette This is similar to an apple pie with a buttery crust with thinly sliced juicy apple, but easier to put together! It’s the perfect dessert to serve during the holidays or a fun weekend baking project to celebrate the fall season! It’s made using unrefined sweeteners and uses the BEST gluten-free crust.
Classic Apple Pie This classic pie has a buttery crust with thinly sliced juicy apples laced with cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s made using unrefined sweeteners and uses the best gluten-free crust.
Pecan Pie: This Pecan Pie made in a tart pan is absolutely stunning, yet simple to put together. And the best part? It’s made without any refined sugar or corn syrup!
Nut-Free Pumpkin Pie This Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie is smooth and creamy (without any cream) with just the right note of spice. It’s made using our nut-free and gluten-free crust that is so simple to put together!
Grain-free Cranberry Apple Crisp This healthy apple crisp is made without oats, with a pop of color and tartness thanks to added cranberries and is sweetened just right!
Creamy Peppermint Coconut Cups: These Creamy Peppermint Coconut Cups are the perfect treat to have in the fridge! They are chocolate-y, peppermint-y, and coconut-y! They are keto-friendly, too! Perfect keto cups!
Espresso Candied Pecans: These Espresso Candied Pecans are the perfect DIY gift giving treat! They are easy to make, and you can make large batches to package up for friends and family this holiday season!
Healthy Holiday Drinks:
We’ve got your covered with both virgin and alcoholic festive drinks for the holiday season!
Apple Cider Sangria: This Apple Cider Sangria is everyone’s favorite Fall cocktail! It’s flavorful, packed with cinnamon, ginger, apple cider, and white wine for the perfect dinner party sangria! Serve it with a caramel rim (or opt out for simplicity), make a large pitcher, and enjoy this easy fall cocktail!
Pumpkin Coffee: This recipe for easy Pumpkin Spice Coffee can be made using your favorite regular coffee or made into a Pumpkin Spice Latte. It’s refined sugar-free and customizable so you can make it dairy-free if you need to!
Golden Milk Latte: This Golden Turmeric Latte with Espresso is about to become your new favorite morning pick-me-up! It’s dairy-free, packed with nutrients, and is such a fabulous alternative to your standard cup of coffee or afternoon drink!
Slow Cooker Mulled Cider: Slow Cooker Mulled Cider with a Caramel Pecan Rim will be the hit of your parties or dinner parties all Fall and Winter long! The combination of the caramel and nutty pecans with the warming cider is perfection, and made with no added sugar.. Have it without any alcohol, or spike it as desired with your favorite liquor!
Sparkling Citrus Punch: This Sparkling Citrus Punch is the ultimate holiday and New Year’s Eve lightened up cocktail! It is so delicious, it serves a crowd, and it is made with fresh, good quality ingredients you can feel good about serving!
Pumpkin Smash Cocktail: This Pumpkin Smash Cocktail, made with Stoli Gluten Free, has all the flavors of Fall in one delicious cocktail! The easy vanilla bean pumpkin syrup makes a batch large enough to whip up a number of cocktails, perfect for a dinner party
Looking for more holiday recipes, check out:
- Holiday Gift Guide
- Our Favorite Gluten Free Apple Recipes
- Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
- Edible Holiday Gifts
Healthy Holiday Recipes
Warm and inviting, these Healthy Gingerbread Muffins are bursting seasonal flavors! These cozy paleo winter muffins come together easily, are made gluten-free with almond flour, and the perfect healthy muffin recipe for a holiday brunch or as a snack!
Gluten Free Gingerbread Muffins
Nothing says December like these warm gingerbread muffins. These grain-free muffins are so simple, moist, and delicious. They have a light and fluffy texture and a spiced gingerbread flavor. Add in some dark chocolate chips or dried cranberry to really make them festive! Serve them for brunch or for a snack. Nobody will know these muffins are gluten-free, grain-free, and paleo-friendly!
Ingredients for Healthy Gingerbread
- Almond Flour
- Baking Soda
- Cinnamon
- Ground Ginger
- Nutmeg
- Ground Cloves
- All Spice
- Eggs
- Unsweetened Applesauce
- Honey or Maple Syrup
- Vanilla
How to Measure Almond Flour
If you have an electronic kitchen scale at home, it’s best to use it here to measure almond flour. Almond flour can be tricky to measure as it can be easily compacted, even straight from the bag. The same goes for coconut flour too since it’s such an absorbent flour. Even a small measuring error with coconut flour can impact a recipe. So we’ve included the weight in grams here. Any electronic kitchen scale can switch between grams and ounces. Since grams are more precise we’re use that. If you don’t have a scale: whisk almond flour until it’s lightened up and lightly scoop the almond flour or coconut flour into the cup measurement and level it off.
Healthy Gingerbread Muffins as Gifts
We are all about giving gifts made with love! These muffins would be great to bring as a hostess gift or to a gluten-free friend!
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If you like this muffin recipe, check out these others:
- Cranberry Pumpkin Crumble Muffins
- Gluten Free Apple Muffins
- Healthy Carrot Muffins
- Coffee Crumb Cake Muffins
Gingerbread Chocolate Chip Muffins
Ingredients
Dry
- 1 cup blanched almond flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon all spice
Wet
Add-ins
- 1/3 cup chocolate chunks
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease muffin tin or line muffin tin with silicone muffin liners.
- In a bowl, combine dry ingredients.
- Add in wet ingredients and mix.
- Fold in add-ins (chocolate chips).
- Pour batter into muffin tins, a little more than halfway to the top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Recipe Notes
- This makes 6 large muffins. Keep as is to make 12 mini muffins, or to make 12 large muffins follow as directed:
- Change almond flour to 2 cups
- Change applesauce to 1/2 cup
- Add 2 tablespoons spectrum organic shortening or coconut oil
- Change honey to 1/3 cup
- Everything else stays the same!
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Thanksgiving is just around the corner which means it’s time to start planning! We’ve got a great list of our best Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes starting with brunch and ending with dessert. These healthy but super delicious recipes will be loved by all!
Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes
We’ve compiled a list of our BEST recipes for Thanskging. Some are traditional (like roasting a turkey) while others are just plain delicious (I’m looking at you Ultimate Mushrooms). Scroll through to see our favorite LCK Thanksgiving Recipes that everyone is going to love!
Thanksgiving Brunch Recipes
If you are hosting family from out of town for the holiday, sometimes it isn’t just the big meal you have to think about. However, not everyone has the (space) or time to create a massive brunch. We’ve compiled a list of some easy breakfast recipes to feed a crowd!
Sheet Pan Classic Breakfast Bake This Sheet Pan Classic Breakfast is made up of Eggs, Bacon, & Home Fries and comes together in a pinch and made using only ONE PAN. It’s a great one pan breakfast bake that is perfect for a brunch to feed a crowd with little to no mess!
Orange Cranberry Overnight Oats This Orange Cranberry Overnight Oats recipe is the best make-ahead breakfast, and you can make a big batch of it, if you need. It’s creamy (without any dairy) and bursting with seasonal orange, cranberry and pecan flavor. It’s vegan-friendly and gluten-free.
Breakfast Prep Baked Egg Cups These healthy baked egg cups make the perfect breakfast meal prep. Make the night before, and heat up as needed throughout the morning.
Pumpkin Oatmeal Bake This oatmeal bake is a perfect make-ahead breakfast to feed a brunch crowd, and it’s easy to make. It’s dairy-free, gluten-free and made without any refined sugars. Keep it all about the pumpkin flavor as-is, or add in chocolate chips, nuts or dried cranberries for a twist.
Everything Bagel Hummus Breakfast Toast Try this non-recipe recipe for an easy breakfast idea! It’s an easy way to to get a quick breakfast on the table that is full of protein and fiber and tastes SO GOOD.
Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes for Side Dishes
Side dishes are for some the BEST part about a Thanksgiving dinner, and we’ve got quite the list for you!
Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce: This recipe is 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!
Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole: This classic casserole makes the absolute perfect side dish at your Thanksgiving dinner or at your December holiday party. Do you want to know the best part? It’s lighter than your typical sweet potato casserole and free of refined sugar! Plus it’s easy to make-ahead of time and the perfect side to bring along
Easy Gluten-Free Cornbread This sweet, moist and tender cornbread is super simple to put together! This cornbread is, of course, gluten-free and also with some easy swaps can be made dairy-free as well!
Gluten-Free Cornbread Stuffing This sweet and savory stuffing is packed with herbs and cranberries and the best gluten-free cornbread! This vegetarian stuffing is easy to prepare and will definitely be a winner on your holiday table.
Classic Mashed Potatoes These Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes taste just like the classic version. They are everything you want in that comforting and warm side dish, but lightened up to include chicken broth and olive oil. They’re soft and creamy and a cinch to make. Plus they’re Whole30, paleo, and vegan friendly.
Honey Glazed Carrots These are the perfect fuss-free side dish. They’re cooked in one pan and result in the most tender, slightly sweet glazed carrots. They are so good they are borderline addictive and both kids and adults will love them! They’re paleo friendly and easily made dairy-free.
Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon These addictive brussels sir outs with bacon and maple syrup is sure to make this side dish a fan favorite for everybody! This paleo-friendly recipe is sweet and savory and definitely going to be in your winter meal plan rotation!
Healthy Creamed Spinach (Made Without Cream!) This Creamed Spinach is a lightened up version of your favorite holiday classic and is made without cream for the perfect healthy and veggie-packed side for Thanksgiving! Creamy, flavorful and so simple to make!
Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes Using only three-ingredients, these Roasted Sweet Potato Home Fries make for the perfect combination of cinnamon + sweet potatoes yet. So simple, yet so full of flavor!
Easy Pumpkin Soup This soup is creamy, flavorful, smooth, and garnished just right with Chili Garlic Oil and roasted pumpkin seeds! It’s perfect for the fall season, and for any holiday gathering! This soup comes together quickly and is paleo-friendly!
Gluten Free Biscuits: These light and fluffy biscuits come together quickly and are made using a mix of almond flour and coconut flour. They can be made in under 30 minutes, and are perfect on their own or in any recipe that require biscuits!
Gluten-Free Stuffing On the lookout for the best gluten free stuffing to add to your Thanksgiving table? We have got you covered! This Easy Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Stuffing is packed with fresh herbs, hearty, easy & delicious!
Green Bean Casserole This lightened up, healthier version of a Green Bean Casserole is sure to be a crowd pleaser. It’s dairy-free, made without any soup mix, and EASY to make.
Scalloped Potatoes Creamy with just the right amount of cheese, lightened up, and baked to perfection, this au gratin scalloped potato recipe will be a favorite.
Harvest Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing This salad is packed with chopped kale, roasted squash, pomegranate seeds, toasted pecans and topped with a super easy & delicious Maple Balsamic Dressing.
Gluten Free Thanksgiving Main Dishes
Let’s get down to it with nitty gritty of Thanksgiving: the main course! We’ve got a few options ranging from the classic turkey, to the vegetarian main, or even an additional protein alternative to turkey!
How to Roast a Turkey: If you’ve never roasted a turkey before, this for a Citrus Herb Turkey explains it all!
Kale and Sweet Potato Stuffed Turkey Breast: This is perfect for a dinner party or small Thanksgiving feast. A boneless turkey breast is stuffed with quick caramelized onions, kale, sweet potato and herbs, then baked in the oven in just about an hour. Double the recipe to feed a crowd! It’s also gluten-free, Paleo and Whole30 friendly.
Turkey Roast with Pear Chutney: This turkey breast roast is perfect for smaller holiday gatherings and was a staple at my family holiday dinners!
Creamy Pumpkin Casserole This dairy-free casserole is healthy and delicious, made with spaghetti squash, pumpkin, spinach, and chicken and is topped with a delicious sauce and baked to perfection. It’s Paleo and Whole30, too.
Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Spaghetti Squash: Looking for a great vegetarian main that doesn’t involve tofu? This is it! All the classic flavors of spinach and artichoke dip made healthy and stuffed into a low-carb and nutrient-rich spaghetti squash! You can optionally add-in chicken to make it heartier, or leave it as a vegetarian main dish. Make it dairy-free using cashew cream, or not.
Maple Glazed Ham: Looking for a turkey alternative, or an extra protein to pair with the turkey for a large crowd? This sweet and salty Maple Glazed Hame would be perfect.
Gluten Free Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes
Classic Apple Pie This classic pie has a buttery crust with thinly sliced juicy apples laced with cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s made using unrefined sweeteners and uses the best gluten-free crust.
Pecan Pie: This Pecan Pie made in a tart pan is absolutely stunning, yet simple to put together. And the best part? It’s made without any refined sugar or corn syrup!
Nut-Free Pumpkin Pie This Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie is smooth and creamy (without any cream) with just the right note of spice. It’s made using our nut-free and gluten-free crust that is so simple to put together!
Grain-free Cranberry Apple Crisp This healthy apple crisp is made without oats, with a pop of color and tartness thanks to added cranberries and is sweetened just right!
S’mores Pie: Made with a rich chocolate pudding-like filling, made totally gluten-free using my homemade graham crackers or gluten-free graham crackers, and is topped with good quality marshmallows for the ultimate Summer dessert you can feel good about serving!
Easy Slow Cooker Baked Apples These easy-to-make “baked” apples have just the right amount of sweet, they swarm your home with the most delicious fall scent, and they are super EASY to throw together.
How to Make Creme Brûlée (Dairy-Free) This dairy-free and refined-sugar free version is just as decadent as the classic version but lightened up with a secret healthy ingredient! It’s perfectly sweetened with a blend of honey and maple sugar and despite it feeling fancy it is really easy to make.
Apple Galette This is similar to an apple pie with a buttery crust with thinly sliced juicy apple, but easier to put together! It’s the perfect dessert to serve during the holidays or a fun weekend baking project to celebrate the fall season! It’s made using unrefined sweeteners and uses the BEST gluten-free crust.
Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes for Leftovers
Have a lot leftover? Repurpose that food to create meals to feed yourself over the weekend!
Thanksgiving Stuffed Acorn Squash This delicious stuffed squash is loaded with cranberry relish, stuffing, turkey, and all your veggies; and it is SO good.
Turkey Wild Rice Soup This recipe is the perfect lunch or dinner to whip up after a great Thanksgiving meal. This easy to prepare soup is full of veggies, it’s warm and hearty and so delicious!
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Sandwich Looking for a way to use leftovers this Thanksgiving?! This Ultimate Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich is made with my go-to paleo-friendly sandwich bread and is seriously one of my favorite things to make over Thanksgiving! Turkey, cranberry sauce, roasted veggies… need I say more?!
Feel Good Veggie Soup Go ahead and make this soup with added turkey!
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This Slow-Cooker Beef Stew is the perfect healthy comfort food for cold days! It’s hearty, flavorful, packed with veggies, and easy to make right in your crock pot. Make it for a cold winter night, or a festive St. Patrick’s Day meal! Beef stew is a simple recipe that will wow everyone who tries it.
The Slow Cooker is an amazing phenomenon in my opinion. Even those friends of mine who aren’t big cookers use it! Throw all the ingredients in with the right flavor combo and BOOM: the perfect stew. It’s hands off, easy to use, and safe!
What is Irish stew made of?
Filled with beef, carrots, mushrooms, onions, and potatoes is the perfect main dish for your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The beef is so tender, it just melts in your mouth!
Tips For Slow Cooker Beef Stew
- Brown your meat
- Don’t use too much liquid
- Don’t skimp on the cook time
- Layer your beef and veggies
- Set it and forget it! The beauty of a slow cooker!
This stew is: hearty, flavorful, tender melt-in-your-mouth beef, and packed with veggies! It is also paleo-friendly, dairy-free, whole30 compliant and has no sugar added… does it get any better than that? I love making this soup at the beginning of the week and enjoy it all week long!
What defines a stew?
- In a stew you aren’t looking for the consistency of a soup, so minimizing added liquids is helpful!
- Beef stew doesn’t need to be super, super thick. You’ll most likely be using potatoes, and their starch will naturally thicken your stew! If not, don’t worry, this stew thickens whithout it, too.
What kind of beef is used for stew?
You can buy beef stew meat, which is cut and cubed and is generally chuck or round! Beef round cuts (bottom and eye) are generally leaner than chuck (shoulder, leg and butt) and very well-suited to stew.
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Can you put raw meat in a slow cooker?
You certainly can, but for this beef stew recipe, we prefer to sear the meat first to bring out the amazing flavor that you’ll get!
Tools used to make this easy slow cooker beef stew recipe:
- Slow Cooker: Inexpensive and works great. I’ve had mine for years!
- Cast Iron Skillet: I like a nice, hot cast iron skillet to sear our stew meat!
- Chef’s Knife: My go-to chef’s knife. Use whatever you have on hand!
- Tongs: To easily flip the meat while searing.
- Cutting Board: A good cutting board, of course! To chop all those veggies!
Want other slow cooker recipes? Try these favorites:
- Slow Cooker French Onion Soup
- Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
- Slow Cooker Mulled Cider
- Slow Cooker Baked Potato Bar
If you like this beef stew recipe, make these other St Patrick’s Day Favorites:
- Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
- How to Brine Corned Beef Yourself!
- Paleo Thin Mints
- Carrot Cake Cookies
Slow-Cooker Beef Stew
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless grass-fed chuck, cubed
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon tapioca flour or flour of choice
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic granules
- 1 teaspon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, more to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper, more to taste
Directions
- Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Sear meat for about 3 minutes on each side, until brown. Set aside.
- Place meat and vegetables in the crockpot
- Add in broth, tomato paste, tapioca, and spices
- Mix well to combine
- Set on low for 8-10 hours
- After 7 hours, taste and adjust spices to your liking (i.e. add additional salt, cayenne, or red pepper flakes)
- Remove bay leaf and serve hot
Nutrition
Slow-Cooker Beef Stew
This Gluten Free Apple Pie has all the markings of the classic version we all know and love: a buttery crust with thinly sliced juicy apples laced with cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s the perfect pie to serve during the holidays or a fun weekend baking project to mark the fall season! It’s made using unrefined sweeteners and uses the BEST gluten-free crust.
Gluten Free Apple Pie
If you must know how to make one pie out there, THIS IS THE ONE. We knew when we were planning our apple recipes for this month that we had to include a Gluten Free Apple Pie because it is such an iconic American dessert, and for good reason! Apple pie is a must-make during the fall season: at least once!
This recipe is definitely staying true to what we believe is a classic apple pie with juicy cinnamon and spice apples encased in a buttery pastry. We turned to our favorite pie dough that uses almond and tapioca flour and butter. If you are dairy free and are looking for a substitute for the butter in the crust, palm shortening or a non-dairy butter can work but it alters the flavor of the crust a bit. We also use tapioca flour in the filling to thicken the pie.
We use a combination of gala and granny smith apples in this pie, but if those aren’t available check out this apple guide to figure out which apples are best for baking.
TIPS to make pie baking easy peasy:
- Make the crust 1-2 days ahead of time.
- Roll the crust out ahead of time. Place the bottom crust in a tin and cover with plastic. Place the top crust on a parchment lined baking sheet, and cover with plastic wrap. This ensures it doesn’t dry out. You can do this a day ahead or a few hours ahead of time. It also makes it easier to work with the crust since it’s already cold. If you are choosing to weave a lattice do so on a piece of parchment paper. When ready to place on the top crust of the pie simply invert the lattice from the parchment on to the filled pie.
- When peeling and slicing the apples, squeeze apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- When placing the apples inside of the rolled out dough, make sure to pack them in tightly! This reduces the chance that the filling will shrink when baking and leave a gap between the apples and top crust.
- Make sure the crust is cold when rolling it out and working with it. If it’s getting too warm and melty, place it back in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
- Make the whole pie a day ahead of time! You can leave it at room temperature, covered, for 24 hours. Simply place in the oven at 350 for about 10-15 minutes to warm up, if desired.
We chose to weave a lattice to top our apple pie, to show it can be done with gluten-free crust, but it is totally not necessary. You can simply place a rolled out crust on top with a few slits for steam to escape, or you could roll out the crust and stamp a few decorative designs or apple cut outs on it. If you do want to do a lattice, it’s easier with this crust if you use bigger strips of pastry. And, I may sound like a broken record here but make sure your pastry is cold while you are working with it! We definitely had to place the pastry back in the refrigerator at least once between the rolling out the pastry and weaving the lattice. So when in doubt, chill the pastry for 10 minutes and you’ll have an easier time.
We used these kitchen tools in this recipe:
- Food Processor
- Cool Apple Peeler and Slicer
- Rolling Pin
- Pizza Wheel (For making lattice)
- Apple Stamps or Leaf Stamps
- Pie Tin
- Pastry Brush
If you like this pie recipe, check out these others:
Gluten Free Apple Pie
This Gluten Free Apple Pie has all the markings of the classic version we all know and love: a buttery crust with thinly sliced juicy apples laced with cinnamon and nutmeg. It's the perfect pie to serve during the holidays or a fun weekend baking project to mark the fall season! It's made using unrefined sweeteners and uses the BEST gluten-free crust.
Ingredients
For Crust
- 2 cups (192g) almond flour
- 2 cups (240g) tapioca flour / starch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, cold, cut into cubes
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon honey
For Filling
- 8 small to medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 3 tablespoons tapioca flour / starch
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (fresh, if you can)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- egg wash (see note)
- coarse raw sugar
Directions
To Make Pie Crust:
- In a food processor combine almond flour, tapioca flour, salt and cold butter and pulse until the butter is broken down into pea-sized pieces.
- Add in eggs and honey and process until the dough comes together.
- Shape dough into two round disks, wrap in plastic wrap and transfer to refrigerator until cold, at least 4 hours or overnight.
To Prepare Crust and Filling:
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Remove one dough disk from the refrigerator (leave the other chilling). Between two sheets of parchment, roll out dough to fit the size of a 9 inch pie tin, about a 12 inch circle. Removing one sheet of parchment and invert the pie dough into your tin.
- To make the filling: In a large mixing bowl combine the sliced apples, lemon juice, coconut sugar, tapioca, vanilla, salt and spices and toss until combined. Spoon apple mixture inside pastry lined tin and place back in refrigerator while rolling out the top crust. (See note)
- Roll out the remaining dough disk to an 11" circle. If you are making a lattice, cut the dough into 8 or 10 strips (depending on your lattice ability!) and weave the lattice on a sheet of parchment.
- Remove chilling filled pie from refrigerator and either invert lattice on to the top of the pie, or place the whole rolled pastry on top. Seal the pastry pieces together, and crimp the crust, if desired. If covering the pie make sure to slice in a few holes to let the pie vent. If at any point during the process of making a lattice or placing on the pastry the pie crust gets too warm and is difficult to work with place in the refrigerator on sheet tray until cool enough to handle 10-15 minutes.
To Bake Pie:
- Brush crust with egg wash, and coarse sugar, if using and place on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until apples are tender and filling is bubbly, about 1 hour. If crust is browning too quickly, tent with aluminum foil.
- Let cool at least 1 hour before serving, but best to wait at least 4 hours.
Recipe Notes
- We use a deep dish 9" pie plate to make our pies and fit about small to medium apples. If you pie pan isn't a deep dish, you may want to use 1-2 less apples.
- When placing the apple mixture inside, try to leave as little space as possible between apple slices by moving them around a bit to help them fit as tightly as possible. This makes sure you can pack in as much apple flavor in your pie, and so that your apple filling doesn't sink during baking.
- We recommend a mix of apples such as gala and granny smith.
- To make an egg wash mix together 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of water until completely combined. An egg wash leaves the pie crust shiny. It can be omitted if desired.
- Once baked the pie can remain at room temperature, covered, for about 24 hours. Any longer than this and it should be stored in the refrigerator and briefly warmed up, if desired, before serving.
Nutrition
Gluten Free Apple Pie
Homemade Vanilla Extract requires only two ingredients, and we’re going through the step-by-step process of how to make it. It’s better quality than anything you can buy at the store, for less money and it makes a great gift!
How to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract
Here at LCK, we treat vanilla extract like liquid gold. We love using it in all of our baked goods like muffins, cookies and cakes. A good vanilla extract can make a big difference in a recipe, especially ones that only have a few ingredients in it. The price of vanilla beans fluctuate from year to year, and currently they are trending to be very expensive causing the cost of store-bought vanilla extract to rise. In addition to this, there are often quite a few added ingredients besides vanilla bean in the extract that are questionable. All this being said, it makes total sense to make it at home because Homemade Vanilla Extract is SO EASY to make. All you need are two ingredients (vanilla beans and vodka) and about 10 minutes of time to put together a batch!
We’ve included instructions to make a one cup batch, but this is something that is so easy to double or triple to make a great big batch to last a while, or to give out as gifts during the holidays.
How Do You Make Homemade Vanilla Extract?
It is so simple! All you need to do is scrape out the beans from 5 vanilla pods (beans) and cut the pods to fit the size of your jar. It is best to use grade B vanilla beans which are better for making extract because they are drier than grade A, which are better for baking with. Place the scraped beans and the cut pods inside of a clean jar and top with 1 cup of alcohol and close with a tight-fitting lid. Scraping the beans leaves the extract with flecks, which we think makes it more authentic, but you can also skip this step and just slice open the beans and place in the jar, or strain it if you don’t want any flecks.
What Kind of Alcohol is Used To Make Vanilla Extract?
Any neutral tasting alcohol like vodka is a good choice, but really any 80 proof alcohol like brandy, rum or bourbon is fine so long as you are okay with it imparting a slight flavor. We like to use a gluten-free vodka, like Tito’s.
How Long Does Homemade Vanilla Extract Last?
The jar sits at room temperature and is ready to use at 6 weeks, though it is best to leave it as long as possible. We’ve tasted it at 6 weeks, when it is similar to store-bought extract, and then at 6 months where it is pretty phenomenal and after a year, it is truly the most amazing extract you have ever smelled. Pure extracted vanilla in alcohol has an indefinite shelf life.
If you make more than one jar at a time you can make sure you never run out. When one jar starts to get low, place in a few more scraped vanilla beans and top it off with some vodka and set it aside while you start on your second jar.
BONUS: You can also give these out as gifts by purchasing some small jars and putting on a cute label and with some ribbon.
If you like this “how-to” recipe, try these others:
- How to Make Cold Brew Iced Coffee
- How to Make a Lettuce Wrap Sandwich (Low-Carb!)
- How to Make Chicken Broth (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker)
- How to Make a Charcuterie Board
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P.S. We buy our grade b vanilla beans here.
How to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract
Ingredients
- 5 grade B vanilla beans
- 1 cup gluten-free vodka (We Like Tito's)
Directions
- Using a sharp pairing knife, slice vanilla beans in half. Scrape out beans using the back of the knife and place inside of a clean 8 ounce jar. Continue with the remaining vanilla beans. Once they have all been scraped, cut beans in half or to fit jar.
- Place cut beans inside the jar and pour in 1 cup of vodka and cover with a tight fitting lid. Let sit at room temperature for at least 6 weeks before use. The longer you let it sit, the more flavor it has.
Recipe Notes
- We love to have the flecks of the vanilla beans in the extract, but if you'd like to have a clearer extract you can save the beans for another use, or strain the extract before use.
- To make more extract at once, double or triple the recipe.
Nutrition
How to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract
Football season is here! Do you entertain? Go out weekly for games? It is such a tempting time to sit around with friends, drinking and eating all sorts of delicious, yet unhealthy foods. These clean eating game day recipes will be a hit with everyone. Here are Healthy Game Day Recipes that are perfect for Football entertaining!
Healthy Game Day Recipes
Game Day Appetizers
Appetizers are a game day must! These cleaned up appetizers are perfect, delicious, and indulgent in a guilt-free way!
Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings (Paleo-friendly, Grain-free, and Gluten-free. Use Ghee or Extra-Virgin Olive Oil in the sauce to make this recipe Whole30 approved)
Ultimate Charcuterie Board (Gluten-Free if using gluten-free crackers)
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Gluten-free, paleo,Whole30 if omit cheese)
Sliders (Vegetarian, Gluten-free, omit the cheese to make this dish Paleo-friendly)
Sweet Potato Chili Fries (Dairy-free, Gluten-free, and Grain-free)
Loaded Nachos (Dairy-free, Gluten-free, and Grain-free)
Mini Deep Dish Pizzas (Grain-free and Gluten-free)
Dry Rub Wings (Gluten-free, paleo,Whole30)
Spinach Dip Stuffed Mushrooms (Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegetarian, omit cheese for dairy-free)
Fried Buffalo Chicken Bites (Nut-free, Omit the butter to make this Whole30 approved, Paleo-friendly)
Oven-Baked Zucchini Fries (Vegetarian, Grain-free, Paleo-friendly)
Sweet Potato Fries & 10 second Honey Mustard (Vegan, Dairy-free, Paleo-friendly)
Moroccan Cauliflower Bites (Vegan, Dairy-free, Grain-free, Paleo-friendly)
Bacon Wrapped Sriracha Lime Chicken Bites (Whole30 Approved, Paleo-friendly, Grain-free, Dairy-free)
Zesty Paleo Chicken Bites (Whole30 Approved, Paleo-friendly, Grain-free)
Carne Asada Nachos (Gluten-Free, Paleo-Friendly, Keto minus tortilla chips)
Game Day Dips
Everyone loves game day dips! Here are out favorites!
Spanish Eggplant Dip (Paleo-friendly, Dairy-free, Gluten-free)
5-Ingredient Buffalo Chicken Baked Hummus Dip (Gluten-Free)
Southwestern Baked Hummus Dip (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)
Homemade Guacamole (Dairy-free, Paleo-friendly, Whole30 Approved)
Spinach and Artichoke Dip (Vegetarian and Grain-free. Omit the optional cheese to make this dip Whole30 Approved, Dairy-free and Vegan)
Crudite with Tzatziki Sauce (Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Paleo)
Aji Salsa (Grain-free, Dairy-free, Whole30 Approved, Vegan)
Buffalo Chicken Dip (Grain-free, Gluten-free. Omit the cheese to make this dish Whole30 approved and Paleo-friendly)
7 Layer Mexican Dip (Grain-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free)
Restaurant Style-Blender Salsa (Grain-free, Dairy-free, Whole30 Approved, Vegan)
Chicken Bacon Ranch Baked Hummus Dip (Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)
Game Day Meals
Ultimate, easy main dishes to serve your guests!
Lasagna Soup (Gluten-Free)
Spaghetti Squash Enchilada Bake (Gluten-Free, Paleo-Friendly)
Game-Day White Chicken Chili (Whole30 Approved if you omit the optional white beans, Paleo-friendly if you omit the optional white beans, Grain-free, Dairy-free)
Buffalo Chicken Chili (Paleo-friendly, Grain-free, Whole30 approved, and Dairy-free)
Pecan Popcorn Chicken (Whole30 Approved, Paleo-friendly, Grain-free)
Sweet Potato Chili (Vegan, Grain-free, Dairy-free)
Instant Pot Mongolian Beef (Gluten-free, Grain-free, Paleo-friendly, whole30, Instant Pot)
Ultimate Taco Meat (Gluten-free, Grain-free, Paleo-friendly, whole30, Instant Pot)
Slow Cooker Baked Potato Bar (Grain-free, Use Ghee instead of butter and omit cheese to make this Whole30 Approved)
DIY Lettuce Wrap Bar: Crock-Pot Shredded Chicken and Fixings (Paleo-friendly, Whole30 Approved, Grain-free)
Deconstructed Chicken Pot Pie (Paleo-friendly, Grain-free, Dairy-free, Instant Pot)
Turkey Chili (Paleo-friendly, Grain-free, Dairy-free, Instant Pot)
Meatball Subs (Paleo-friendly, Dairy-free, Grain-free)
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad (Gluten-free)
Sheet Pan Steak Tips (Gluten-free, Grain-free, Paleo-friendly, Whole30)
Two Ingredient Salsa Chicken (Gluten-free, Grain-free, Paleo-friendly, whole30, Instant Pot)
Eggplant Pizza Crust (Gluten-free, Paleo-friendly, Vegetarian)
BLT Pasta Salad (Gluten-free)
Beef Barbacoa (Paleo-friendly, Grain-free, Dairy-free, Instant Pot)
Crock-Pot Beef & Veggie Bowls (Paleo-friendly, Grain-free, Dairy-free)
Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken and Veggies (Gluten-free, Paleo-friendly)
Paleo Sandwich Rolls with deli meat (Dairy-free, Paleo-friendly, Grain-Free)
Roasted Poblano and Chicken Soup (Gluten-free, Grain-free, Paleo-friendly)
Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad (Gluten-free, Vegetarian)
BBQ Chicken Pizza (Nut-free, Dairy-free, Grain-free, Paleo-friendly)
Thai Turkey Burgers with Spicy Slaw (Nut-free, Dairy-free, Grain-free, Paleo-friendly)
Pizza Stuffed Peppers (Grain-free and Gluten-free. Omit the cheese to make these Whole30 Approved and Paleo-friendly)
Slow Cooker French Onion Soup (Gluten-free, Grain-free, Paleo-friendly)
Slow Cooker Ribs (Grain-free, Paleo-friendly, Dairy-free)
Hidden Veggie Mac and Cheese (Gluten-free)
Sausage and Veggie Pasta (Gluten-free)
Cauliflower Pizza Bites (Grain-free, Paleo-friendly, Keto, Dairy-free)
Pulled Pork (Gluten-Free, Paleo)
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders (Grain-free, Paleo-friendly, Keto, Dairy-free)
Buffalo Chicken Tenders (Grain-free, Paleo-friendly, Keto Dairy-free)
Meat Sauce (Grain-free, Paleo-friendly, Dairy-free)
Game Day Treats
Don’t forget about dessert!
Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups (Paleo-friendly, Grain free, Dairy-free)
Chocolate Chip Cookies (Dairy-free, Paleo-friendly)
Secret Ingredient Brownies (Gluten-free, Grain-free, Paleo-friendly)
Double Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies (Dairy-free, Grain-free, Gluten-free)
Lemon Bars (Gluten-free, Grain-free, Paleo-friendly)
Nutella Pizza (Paleo-friendly, Grain-free, Dairy-free)
Brownies Bites with Protein Frosting (Dairy-free, Paleo-friendly)
Cookie Dough Dip (Gluten-free, Grain-free, Paleo-friendly, Vegetarian)
Roasted Citrus with Salted Vanilla Whipped Cream (Paleo-friendly, Grain-free, Dairy-free)
Matcha Cupcakes (Gluten-free, Grain-free)
Cookie Bars (Gluten-free, Grain-free, Paleo-friendly)
Easy Meringue Cookies (Gluten-free, Grain-free, Paleo-friendly)
S’mores Pie (Gluten-Free)
Enjoy!!
Healthy Game Day Recipes
This Harvest Salad has all the ingredients you’ll want in a Winter kale salad recipe! Packed with chopped kale, roasted squash, pomegranate seeds, toasted pecans and topped with a super easy & delicious Maple Balsamic Dressing for the absolute perfect holiday salad all Fall and Winter Long!
Harvest Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing
My fabulous blogging girlfriends are here with me today bringing you healthy sides for your Thanksgiving feast. I am in love with this month’s round up because I mean… check out these recipes! Gorgeous, delicious, and good-for-you! I call it a WIN. Your family and friends will thank you, too!
You guys, I’ve been putting this dressing on EVERYTHING. It is my favorite dressing that everybody loves and it is SO easy to make. You need to make it immediately.
Want other salad recipes?
- Sriracha Lime Chopped Chicken Salad
- Candied Pecan and Herb Chicken Salad
- Steak Cobb Salad
- Melon Salad with Proscuitto
How do you soften kale for a salad?
To prepare kale for a salad, massage the kale with oil and lemon for 1-3 minutes.
Can I use anything aside from kale?
Yes, use any leafy green that you love!
Watch the video:
Harvest Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 Kabocha Squash
- 1-2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (code LEXI for 10% off) for roasting
- 4 cups kale, chopped
- 1 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
Maple Balsamic Dressing
- 1/3 cup avocado oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice kabocha squash and toss with olive oil and spread across a lined baking sheet.
- Roast squash for 30-40 minutes until fork tender. Remove and set aside.
- In a blender combine all dressing ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Place pecans on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 5-7 minutes, tossing halfway through, watch to avoid burning.
- Massage kale with olive oil for 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble salad: kale, squash, pomegranate seeds, toasted pecans. Top with dressing and serve.
Nutrition
Cauliflower Stuffing from The Healthy Maven
This healthy, low-carb cauliflower rice stuffing will convince your Thanksgiving guests to jump on board the cauliflower rice train, while secretly getting them to eat more veggies! Plus it’s ready in under 20 minutes.
Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots and Almonds from Eating Bird Food
Add some green to your holiday table with this flavorful recipe for tender crisp green beans tossed with caramelized shallots, toasted almonds and fresh parsley.
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce from Running to the Kitchen
This simple cranberry sauce is made with just 5 ingredients. Make it in the slow cooker and save the stove-top space for all the other Thanksgiving sides.
Vegan Scalloped Sweet Potatoes from Food Faith Fitness
These easy scalloped sweet potatoes are SO creamy and flavorful, you’ll have a hard time believing they’re secretly healthy and paleo and vegan friendly!
Balsamic Sea Salt Brussels Sprouts from Fit Foodie Finds
Make these delicious Balsamic Sea Salt Roasted Brussels Sprouts this holiday season for the most delicious vegan and paleo side that everyone will gobble up!
Harvest Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing (Video)
The Ultimate Foodie Holiday Gift Basket is something any foodie would love this holiday season! Plus, gift it in a slow cooker as an added basket bonus!
Day 5 (the last day) of DIY Gift Week is here!
Five days of DIY Gifting! I hope you’ve been loving these and getting your gifts ready. They are great for friends, family, teachers, coworkers, and so on!
Monday: Espresso Candied Pecans
Tuesday: Best Ever Chicken Rub
Wednesday: Homemade Bark
Thursday: Pancake and Waffle Mix
Friday: The Ultimate Foodie Holiday Gift Basket
Grab these awesome gift ideas + custom printable labels through the links above! Everyone will love your homemade gifts this year, especially your wallet!
Today’s gift is The Ultimate Foodie Holiday Gift Basket, for the cook in your life you want to splurge on! Tons of awesome goodies compiled into one adorable holiday gift!
What you’ll need to build this basket:
The “Basket”:
Slow Cooker
The Goodies Inside:
Cookbook
Spatula
Kitchen Towels
Whisk
Measuring Cups & Measuring Spoons
Candle
Hand Soap
Pan Scraper
Pot Spoon Holder
Hand Grater
Package of Spices
Good Quality Salt
Good Quality Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Vanilla Extract
To Assemble:
Cellophane
Ribbon
Card Stock (White) Card Stock (Brown)
Printable Labels
HAPPY GIFT GIVING!
The Ultimate Foodie Holiday Gift Basket
DIY Gift Week would not be complete without my Best Ever Fluffy Pancake and Waffle Mix from the Lexi’s Clean Kitchen Cookbook! These pancakes/waffles are gluten-free, grain-free, and totally the real deal! Everybody that makes these LOVES them so much!
Day 4 of DIY Gift Week!
Monday: Espresso Candied Pecans
Tuesday: Best Ever Chicken Rub
Wednesday: Homemade Bark
TODAY: Pancake and Waffle Mix!
This mix is my favorite. I usually make a double batch to bring to my mom because she loves them so much. The printable labels below will make it easy for you to create a single, or a double batch as the perfect holiday gift this year!
What You’ll Need:
Jars (mini or larger- adjust sizes based on quantity you are giving)
Printable Labels: Double Batch Labels or Single Batch Labels
Ribbon
Card Stock (White) Card Stock (Brown)
Pancake or Waffle Mix
Ingredients
Single Batch
- 1/2 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/2 cup tapioca flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- Makes: 1 cup of mix (2 waffles (eight individual pieces total) or 8 3- to 4-inch pancakes
- (Labels have instructions on how to make the waffles/pancakes)
Double Batch
- 1 cup blanched almond flour
- 1 cup tapioca flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- Makes: 1 cup of mix (4 waffles (sixteen individual pieces total) or about fourteen to sixteen 3- to 4-inch pancakes
- (Labels have instructions on how to make the waffles/pancakes)
Directions
Nutrition
Grab your FREE Printable Labels: Double Batch or Single Batch!
Pancake and Waffle Mix
These salad rollups are a healthy holiday appetizer that are gluten-free, light, and require NO COOKING! Plus, they are easy to make and customizable! They are even wonderful as a lunch box snack.
Salad Roll-Ups (No Cooking Appetizer!)
The holidays and New Years Eve are quickly approaching. I mean, how is it already mid-December, you guys? SCARY. The holiday spirit is strong, and we are surrounded by family and friends! What else could we ask for? Ahem… GOOD FOOD! Yes? Yes!
This means we need to get some appetizers ready for the holidays, NYE, or just a healthy *EASY* bite amid all the crazy shopping days and busy holiday times. Did I mention no cooking required? BOOM.
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Salad Roll-Ups (No Cooking Appetizer!)
These Cranberry Orange Scones are the perfect holiday treat to wake up to! They are bursting with fresh cranberries and refreshing hints of orange zest. Plus, they are gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free!
Life has been busy, you guys!
But in the best way possible. I’ve been cranking out recipes for my cookbook with a messy routine of testing and writing, testing and writing. Then cleaning. If only my dishes would magically do themselves! On top of that, I’ve been bringing you new recipes, infographics, posts on favorite household products and the importance of sleep, exclusive email newsletter content, and so much more. I also have some fun projects planned for 2016, like weekly dinner meal plans and shopping guides all of January! So STAY TUNED!
Next week we are heading to New York (where I’m from) for some good old time with family and friends. I hope you have some awesome holiday plans, and if you’re cooking, I got you covered!
But first, scones.
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What is your holiday morning staple?
Cranberry Orange Scones
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 tsp Himalayan sea salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or raw honey*
- 1 tsp organic vanilla extract
Add-Ins
- 3 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
Directions
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Cranberry Orange Scones
This Cranberry Orange Margarita is a festive spin on your classic Margarita, perfect for your next party!
Fresh squeezed orange juice, tequila, a touch of real cranberry juice, and a dash of sweetness and orange zest make this margarita the perfect holiday cocktail!
You know what time of the month it is… my collaborative blog post with my blogging besties! And this month we’ve pulled out the stops to bring you festive and healthier cocktails.
I want all of those right now, and it’s only 11am! 😉
Cranberry Mint Mojitos from Fit Foodie Finds
Get festive this winter and make these delicious and refreshing Cranberry Mojitos! They’re made with all the classic mint mojito flavors with a splash of cranberry juice.
Coconut Chai Hot Toddy from Running to the Kitchen
This coconut chai hot toddy is made with a generous splash of dark rum, spices and creamy coconut milk for the perfect cozy holiday drink.
Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail from The Healthy Maven
This Pomegranate Champagne Martini makes the perfect celebratory cocktail for your next party. It’s sweetened with a touch of honey and pomegranate juice for a healthier drink recipe.
Almond Joy Martini with Chocolate Coconut Water from Eating Bird Food
This Almond Joy Martini is a rich and nutty cocktail featuring chocolate coconut water, vodka and a splash of amaretto. It’s perfect for holiday parties and a tad healthier since it’s made with coconut water.
Are you ready for some festive margaritas?! I know I am.
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Cranberry Orange Margaritas
Ingredients
Big Batch (6 glasses)
- 1 1/2 cups tequila (I use silver)
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup orange liquor
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, more or less to taste
- Orange slices, for serving
To make just one drink
- 1 1/2 - 2 ounces tequila (I use silver)
- 2 1/2 ounces cranberry juice
- 1/2 ounce orange juice
- 1/2 ounce orange liquor
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup, more to taste
For the rim
- Sea Salt
- Orange Zest
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in your pitcher and stir to combine
- When ready to serve, salt the rims with orange zest and coarse salt, 4-6 glasses
- Add ice cube to each glass and pour the margaritas over the ice
- Add orange slices and serve
- Salt the rim of your glass with orange zest and sea salt
- Combine all the ingredients in your cocktail shaker and fill with ice
- Shake until combined and then strain into your glass
- Add orange slice and enjoy
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Cranberry Orange Margarita
This Chocolate Decadence Pie is soon to be the hit of your holiday parties. It is rich and creamy, with a perfect crust, and is gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free!
I am so beyond excited about this post. This dessert was the absolute hit of our Thanksgiving dessert table. Nobody could believe it was made with good-for-you ingredients and the crust… oh the deliciousness! This pie has all of the rich, creaminess, chocolatey goodness you want!
Chocolate Decadence Pie
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups almond flour
- 2 tbsp tapioca flour
- 1/4 cup grass-fed butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or raw honey
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp sea salt
Chocolate Filling
- 1/3 cup maple sugar or coconut palm sugar
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot flour
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups full-fat coconut milk, chilled
- 1 9 oz. bag Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Chips
Dairy-Free Whipped Cream
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1/2 vanilla bean
- 2 tablespoons organic powdered sugar
Optional Garnish
- Coarse sea salt
- Fresh berries
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine dry crust ingredients with wet crust ingredients and press into the bottom of a round pie pan, greased.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden. Remove and set aside.
- While baking whisk together chilled, hard part of the coconut milk, arrowroot, maple sugar sugar and sea salt in a medium saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat and whisk for two minutes. When mixture comes to a boil, continue to whisk and cook for 2 minutes. Reduce heat and pour in the chocolate and vanilla.
- Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and thick like pudding.
- Pour the pudding into the baked pie crust.
- Refrigerate for 4 hours.
- In your stand mixer, mix the coconut milk with vanilla bean on high until soft peaks begin.
- Add in powdered sugar and continue to mix until thick whipped cream forms.
- Sprinkle sea salt as garnish and serve with dairy-free whipped cream and fresh berries.
Recipe Notes
- *Can top with a piece of unbleached parchment paper while cooling in the refrigerator (this prevents the pudding from forming a skin)
Nutrition
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Chocolate Decadence Pie
These Mocha Fudge Muffins are a decadent, yet healthy way to start a day! These paleo muffins are rich and chocolate-y and give you just the right amount of coffee buzz to get your day going. They are a gluten-free treat you can feel good about eating with no white flour and no refined sugar and with packed healthy fats! Make these for the holidays, a weekend brunch or for a more delicious weekday morning and you won’t be disappointed.
Mocha Fudge Muffins
These muffins have the perfect texture. I love using almond flour as the base for my muffin recipes because they make the best gluten-free muffins without needing to add a lot of other fussy ingredients. Adding the cocoa powder to these combines to create a fluffy and light muffin that is still able to hold up the fudge filling. Plus, they’re a breeze to make!
If you like this chocolate muffin recipe, check out these others:
- Gingerbread Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins
- Double Chocolate Muffins
- Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
Mocha Fudge Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup blanched almond flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- pinch of salt
- 3 eggs
- 3 tbsp raw honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1-2 tsp fudge per muffin: 1/2 cup dark chocolate, 1 tbsp full-fat coconut milk
Directions
Nutrition
What is your all-time favorite muffin flavor?
Mocha Fudge Muffins
December is the best of the winter months in my opinion. Yes, it’s steadily becoming more and more freezing (like the horrible temperature today here in Boston). But the festive nature of the month brings such an amazing energy that the weather often gets overshadowed, and the holiday spirit is there in full force.
That is also why this is one of my favorite months for Healthy Food Friday with American Express. Not only do I get to share with you holiday eats (I’m talking about COOKIES), but I get to give you gift giving ideas for your loved ones! Last week I gave you printable labels for all of your edible gifts, so this week, let’s get to some cookies that you can give out!
I recently started going to a new gym (I’ll eventually share more on this). I’ve been there for one week and already have met such wonderful people! Why do I bring this up? Because I brought these cookie sandwiches for some of them to try, and they said they would go out and buy them in a store, and that they wouldn’t have known they were gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly. Winning! Aside from those lovely words, these got tons of other thumbs up, too!
These cookies are: soft, perfectly spiced, and lightly sweetened. That plus the center of fudge… you have yourself an epic holiday cookie sandwich!
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What are you baking this holiday season? What are your favorite winter flavors?
Molasses Fudge Cookies
Nanny’s Sweet and Sour Meatballs are a family staple holiday recipe, made a little bit cleaner! We love this slightly sweetened sauce paired with the gluten-free meatballs for a perfect holiday meal.
Last week I talked a little about Passover and my family. Specifically my nanny (also known as grandma). This little lady (little, like me), is extremely special to me. She is also a mean cook in the kitchen. I’ve learned many tricks of the trade from her, especially when it comes to Holiday cooking. I also dedicated my cookbook to her! If you’ve made Nanny’s Potted Chicken, you already know how fabulous her cooking is!
When she gave me her Swedish Meatballs and Rolled Cabbage recipe, I knew it was something I wanted to adapt to be a tad cleaner. After a few trial and errors, I’ve made a sauce almost identical to Nanny’s. Note: We used to call these Swedish meatballs in our family, but sweet and sour is way more appropriate!
Nanny's Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Ingredients
Sauce
- 2 teaspoons oil of choice
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms, mined
- 1 28 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- A squeeze of lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon fine sea salt, more to taste
Meatballs
- 1 lb. grass-fed ground beef (*see notes)
- 2 tablespoon almond flour
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 egg
Directions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, until they start to caramelize and brown.
- Add the rest of the sauce ingredients to the pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, taste and adjust spices as necessary.
- In a bowl, combine meat, almond flour, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well and roll into balls.
- Gently add the meatballs to the simmering sauce. Use a spoon to spoon sauce over meatballs to cover them in the sauce as they cook.
- Let simmer over medium-low heat for an additional 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked and no pink remains. Serve warm.
Recipe Notes
- *Nanny uses a blend of half ground chuck and half ground veil in her original recipe.
- **Nanny's original sauce recipe: 1 can cranberry sauce (whole or jelly), 1 28-ounce can tomato sauce, 1 can Sauce Arturo, a little lemon juice.
- ***Photos updated March, 2017
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Nanny's Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Ingredients
Sauce
- 2 teaspoons oil of choice
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms, mined
- 1 28 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- A squeeze of lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon fine sea salt, more to taste
Meatballs
- 1 lb. grass-fed ground beef (*see notes)
- 2 tablespoon almond flour
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 egg
Directions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, until they start to caramelize and brown.
- Add the rest of the sauce ingredients to the pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, taste and adjust spices as necessary.
- In a bowl, combine meat, almond flour, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well and roll into balls.
- Gently add the meatballs to the simmering sauce. Use a spoon to spoon sauce over meatballs to cover them in the sauce as they cook.
- Let simmer over medium-low heat for an additional 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked and no pink remains. Serve warm.
Recipe Notes
- *Nanny uses a blend of half ground chuck and half ground veil in her original recipe.
- **Nanny's original sauce recipe: 1 can cranberry sauce (whole or jelly), 1 28-ounce can tomato sauce, 1 can Sauce Arturo, a little lemon juice.
- ***Photos updated March, 2017
Nutrition
Nanny’s Sweet and Sour Meatballs
This Paleo Flourless Chocolate Cake is rich, decadent, and easy to make. It’s a chocolate cake recipe favorite year after year! This paleo flourless chocolate cake is kid-friendly and loved by every adult who has tried it! Totally flourless and gluten-free, and so decadent and delicious.
Paleo Flourless Chocolate Cake
Call my corny, but I love Valentine’s Day. Basically because I am a huge sucker for all things love-related, but I mean, who doesn’t love a day when it is completely acceptable to eat loads of chocolate, have a nice fancy (and healthy) dinner, and possibly indulge in some delicious wine? Some may totally disagree and think it’s just another ordinary day, but I can’t help but love to get a little festive! I probably didn’t feel that way when I was single, but I definitely remember doing the same thing with my girlfriends then, as I would now!
Speaking of girlfriends… I am excited that I have gotten so close with four of my favorite blogger-friends. We decided to bring you an awesome Valentine’s Day Dinner Party featuring an appetizer, a main dish, a side dish, a cocktail, and a dessert. Full-course and absolutely killer. The entire menu is made up of healthy whole foods and is completely paleo-friendly. I brought you the dessert, and it is one of my all-time favorites! Check out the goods! This is an epic meal right here, if I do say.
Let’s start this dinner party off with a Blood Orange and Grapefruit Cocktail (or mocktail), from Fit Foodie Finds, shall we? Find the full recipe here.
Next we have Kelly from Nosh and Nourish’s Walnut Encrusted Scallops! Find the full recipe here.
Entree? Olena from iFoodreal has you covered with her Roasted Lamb Shoulder. Find the full recipe here.
But you can’t have a main dish without a side. Davida from The Healthy Maven brings to you her Lemon Ginger Asparagus with Toasted Almonds. Find the full recipe here.
And lastly, my portion of the dinner party… the DESSERT.
This is one of my favorite recipes I have ever made. It is rich and heavenly, everything a flourless cake should be. Plus, it is topped with a delicious berry sauce that ties it all together. We can’t get enough of this cake. It is an absolute new go-to around here.
How to make flourless chocolate cake
Make it this Valentine’s Day!
Want other paleo dessert recipes? Try these:
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What’s on your agenda for Valentine’s Day?
Paleo Flourless Chocolate Cake
These Double Chocolate Chunk Macadamia Nut Cookies are the perfect gluten-free and paleo-friendly cookie that everyone will love! Soft, chewy, and bursting with chocolate and macadamia nuts! A household favorite!
Double Chocolate Chunk Macadamia Nut Cookies
Nothing reminds me more of the holidays than a warm cookie oozing with chocolate chips and the just-the-right addition of macadamia nuts. I envision sitting by a fire with family and friends holding nice cup of coffee or a glass of almond milk and enjoying some delicious guilt-free cookies …or just standing In the kitchen shoveling them in as I taste-test the recipe, that works too.
I love the spirit of this season. It’s festive, full of time with family, holiday parties with friends, and a lot of reflecting and happiness for the upcoming year. These cookies are perfect for your upcoming family get together, holiday party, or for the chocolate lover in your life!
…And not that you need an excuse, but today is National Cookies Day, so get busy in the kitchen!
Try these other gluten-free cookie recipes:
- Linzer Torte Thumbprint Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies
- Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Gluten-Free Cut Out Cookies
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Double Chocolate Chunk Macadamia Nut Cookies
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup good quality cacoa powder
Wet Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons coconut oil, or grass-fed butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate, melted over a double boiler
- 1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
Add-Ins
- 1/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts, more if desired
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
- Coarse Flaky Sea Salt, for garnish
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients in one mixing bowl.
- Mix wet ingredients in another mixing bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Fold in nuts and chocolate chips.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop spoonful at a time onto baking sheet. After scooping the cookies onto the baking sheet, wet your hands and roll them until the cookies are smooth around the edges. Place on the baking sheet and press down to flatten a little.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Let cool on cooling rack.
- Serve with a glass of almond milk or a fresh cup of coffee!
Recipe Notes
- Sandwich two with dairy-free whipped cream for a real treat!
- Photos updated March, 2017.
