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11.06.15

Perfect Roasted Veggies

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Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. I don’t know about you, but the menu planning is the best part! You can get creative while pooling your favorite dishes for a fantastic spread. I’m super excited to get you ready for your big dinner with some show-stopping dishes that’ll be devoured right off of the table. Whether you are hosting at your house, are a guest bringing a dish, hosting a “Friendsgiving”, or just looking for a delicious veggie side, this dish is for you!

Perfect Roasted Veggies

Simply roasted with some touches that’ll shine. That’s what I’m all about. Plus, just look at those colors!

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Perfect Roasted Veggies
Serves 4
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
50 min
Total Time
1 hr
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
50 min
Total Time
1 hr
Ingredients
  1. 10-15 rainbow carrots
  2. 3 cups Brussels sprouts, sliced
  3. 1 large red onion, sliced
  4. 1 acorn squash or squash of choice, sliced
  5. 2 cups purple seedless grapes
  6. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (code LEXI for 10% off)
  7. 6 garlic cloves, crushed
  8. 2 sprigs thyme
  9. 4 sprigs of sage
  10. 1-2 teaspoons fine pink sea salt
  11. 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  12. Optional: 2 tablespoons raw honey
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F
  2. In a bowl, combine sliced onion, Brussels sprouts, carrots, squash, and grapes
  3. Add in oil, garlic, salt, and pepper
  4. Toss to evenly combine
  5. Line a baking sheet and spread out veggies across it
  6. Top with thyme and sage
  7. Roast for 45-50 minutes, tossing halfway through
  8. Once soft and tender, remove from the oven
  9. Remove any stems (from grapes and herbs)
  10. If adding honey, add while veggies are warm and toss
  11. Add additional salt and pepper as desired and serve hot
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Perfect Roasted Veggies

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Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 50 min Total Time 1:00

Ingredients

  • 10-15 rainbow carrots
  • 3 cups Brussels sprouts, sliced
  • 1 large red onion, sliced
  • 1 acorn squash or squash of choice, sliced
  • 2 cups purple seedless grapes
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (code LEXI for 10% off)
  • 6 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 4 sprigs of sage
  • 1-2 teaspoons fine pink sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons raw honey

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • In a bowl, combine sliced onion, Brussels sprouts, carrots, squash, and grapes
  • Add in oil, garlic, salt, and pepper
  • Toss to evenly combine
  • Line a baking sheet and spread out veggies across it
  • Top with thyme and sage
  • Roast for 45-50 minutes, tossing halfway through
  • Once soft and tender, remove from the oven
  • Remove any stems (from grapes and herbs)
  • If adding honey, add while veggies are warm and toss
  • Add additional salt and pepper as desired and serve hot
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02.02.15

Raspberry Swirl Brownies

Posted on by Lexi , Views: 49095

WHAT! February is here. How did that happen?

January was all about kick-starting that clean eating for the year with Whole30’s, 21DSD’s, and so on and let me start by saying let’s KEEP IT UP! If you’ve done it or are doing it, there’s no reason to ditch the goals now! Think S-U-M-M-E-R and push yourself to be accountable! With that said… don’t forget to treat yourself once and a while. By treat yourself I mean Valentine’s Day, clearly, and with some guilt-free chocolatey deliciousness. You with me? 

I made you the most perfect paleo brownies exploding with fresh raspberries and creamy raspberry swirls. The perfect festive treat for your Valentine, guilt-free! Recipe below.

Raspberry Swirl Brownies

Now that Valentine’s Day is upon us and my blogger friends and I are bringing you another awesome round-up of healthy treats! Each recipe is gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, paleo-friendly, and DELICIOUS! Just the way we like it, right?

Raspberry Swirl Brownies

Brittany from Eating Bird Food made you this amazing Chocolate Coconut Tart. Cocoa powder and coconut cream come together to make this rich and creamy Paleo Chocolate Coconut Tart. Using all whole foods and sweetened with dates and maple syrup, this tart is a decadent treat you can feel good about indulging in. 

Raspberry Swirl Brownies

Taylor from Food Faith Fitness made you these Paleo Almond Joy Lava Cakes which are made with coconut oil and have an ooey, gooey melted chocolate and almond butter center. They’re super easy and made with protein powder for a healthier, high protein dessert for two!

Paleo Almond Lava Cakes

Kelly from Nosh and Nourish made you Maple Bourbon Dark Chocolate Bark. I mean really?!? Raise your hand if your guy likes bourbon and bacon. This Maple Bourbon Bacon Dark Chocolate Bark with Pomegranates has love written all over it!!

Dark Chocolate Bacon Bark

Lee from Fit Foodie Finds made you this Paleo Salted Dark Chocolate Mousse! This dessert made with an avocado and coconut base, sweetened with maple syrup, and topped off with Himalayan Sea Salt for a decedent, guilt-free dessert!

Salted Chocolate Mousse

Davida from The Healthy Maven made you COOKIE CUPS! Who needs a cup when you can eat out of a cookie?! Customize your Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups by filling them with coconut cream, berries, more chocolate or whatever your heart desires!

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And now… for my Raspberry Swirl Brownies.

These fudgy paleo brownies are packed with warm chocolate chunks and topped with fresh raspberries and creamy raspberry swirls. The perfect festive treat for your Valentine, guilt-free!


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Raspberry Swirl Brownies
Serves 9
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
40 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
40 min
Dry Ingredients
  1. 1/4 cup blanched almond flour
  2. 1/4 cup tapioca flour
  3. 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp good quality cocoa powder
  4. 1/2 tsp baking powder
  5. 1/8 tsp sea salt
  6. 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips/chocolate chunks
Wet Ingredients
  1. 1 egg
  2. 2 tbsp almond butter
  3. 3 tbsp raw honey
  4. 1 tsp vanilla
  5. 1/3 cup almond milk
Creamy Raspberry Swirl
  1. 1/3 cup cashew cream*
  2. 1/2 cup raspberries
  3. Additional 1/2 cup raspberries
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350
  2. Line a baking dish (8x8) with parchment paper or grease your baking dish
  3. In a mixing bowl sift together dry ingredients, except for the chocolate chips
  4. Add in wet ingredients and mix until combined
  5. Add in chocolate chips
  6. Pour into baking dish and set aside
  7. In your high-speed blender add 1/2 cup raspberries to your existing cashew cream* and blend until smooth
  8. Place a few dollops into your brownie batter and swirl with a fork or a tooth pick
  9. In a small bowl, smash the remaining raspberries with a fork until blended together
  10. Swirl the smashed raspberry mixture into the brownies as well
  11. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
Notes
  1. *Cashew Cream: Soak 2 cups of cashews in water (water filled just to the top of the cashews) for 3-4 hours - overnight, the longer the better. Once soaked, remove from water, place in a high-speed blender with 1 tbsp fresh water and blend until smooth and creamy.
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What is your favorite Valentine’s Day Dessert?