Detox Snacks
Snack time! Remember when to eat slowly, drink lots of water, and try to pair “sweet” (fruits) with protein (nuts, seeds) in order to have balanced blood sugar levels.
GF/Grain-free Pumpkin Bread
Shout out to Sara K (a detoxanista) for this Detox worthy gluten-free recipe. Even if you’re not on the detox… this puppy is a great, healthy snack! Ingredients 1 cup almond butter 3 large organic eggs 1/3 - ½ cup organic pumpkin puree (I used ½ to make the bread moist OR use 1/3 cup pumpkin and 1/3 cup mashed banana 4 Tblsp melted butter ¼ cup honey 1 heaping tsp. of cinnamon A dash of allspice 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. lemon juice Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. 2. In a stand mixer, or with a handheld electric mixer, combine all ingredients except for the lemon juice. NOTE: I think you get a lighter bread if...
Read MoreTropical “Go-To” Snack
- 1 Banana - 2 tablespoons Almond Butter - 3 tablespoons Coconut Milk -2 teaspoons Agave Peel banana. Spread Almond Butter across the top of the whole banana. Drizzle coconut milk and agave. Cut into pieces. Delicious! For an added level of “richness”, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon cocoa powder.
Read MoreCrazy Healthy Carrot Cake
Another “Paleo Plan” recipe… have at it detoxers! 6 eggs, separated 1/2 cup raw honey (or less, if desired) 1 1/2 cup cooked and pureed carrots 1 Tbs orange zest 1 Tbs frozen orange juice concentrate (no sugar added) 3 cups almond flour coconut oil Preheat oven to 325℉. Beat the egg yolks and honey together in a medium mixing bowl. Mix in carrot puree, orange zest, orange juice concentrate, and almond flour. Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff (a hand mixer is recommended for this step). Carefully fold into batter. Pour batter into a 9-inch springform pan, lightly greased with coconut oil. Bake for about 50 minutes or until a...
Read MoreApple Chips
I snagged this recipe from paleoplan.com. It’s a great site to find non-sugary desserts and other great recipes when on a detox. Enjoy! 2 cups unsweetened apple juice (if possible, juice your own from about 5-6 large apples) 1 cinnamon stick 2 large apples ground cinnamon Preheat oven to 250° F. In a large pot over high heat, combine apple juice and cinnamon stick. Bring to a low boil. Remove top and bottom of apple and slice crosswise to make 1/8 thick “chips.” Discard any seeds. Carefully drop apple slices into boiling juice and cook 4-5 minutes. Apple slices will appear translucent. Use a slotted spoon to remove apple slices from juice and place...
Read MoreGrain-Free Carob-Banana Bars
These bars make a nutritious, quick breakfast or a great gluten free snack! (Note: you can buy almond flour at many bulk food stores, health food stores or online from Honeyville or Benefit your Life. (From www.nourishingmeals.com) Dry Ingredients: 2 cups blanched almond flour 1/2 cup carob powder 1/4 cup arrowroot powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Wet Ingredients: 2 large ripe bananas, mashed (1 heaping cup) 2 large organic eggs 1/4 cup melted virgin coconut oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 20 to 25 drops liquid stevia (or 3 tablespoons maple syrup) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Oil an 8 x 8-inch glass baking dish with coconut...
Read MoreGluten Free Gingerbread Muffins
These muffins are a great snack and gluten free to boot. As usual I have tried to link to explanations of flours or other ingredients you might not be familiar with to help you on your recipe making journey into health. Much of the flours listed are actually available at any major grocer (Bob Mill’s brand is often a great place to start). Enjoy! (The is a recipe found on a fantastic blog: www.NourishingMeals.com). These muffins are moist and slightly sweet. Serve them with chai tea, spice tea, or hot mulled cider as an afternoon snack. They are also good served with a dollop of creamy almond butter. Dry Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups teff flour 1/4 cup tapioca flour...
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