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Apple Crisp

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The perfect recipe to bring to a family gathering or holiday get-together! Coconut milk vanilla ice cream is optional, but encouraged.

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Apple Crisp

A delicious, no-fuss apple crisp perfect for a family gathering or holiday. Gluten-free and refined sugar free. 

Course Dessert
Keyword applecrisp
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 people
Author lexiborr

Ingredients

For the filling:

  • 5 medium sized apples peeled and sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • juice of half a lemon
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

For the crisp:

  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup gluten-free rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.

  2. Peel your apples and slice them thin. Add them to a large bowl with all of the filling ingredients and mix well.

  3. Place the apples evenly into a pie dish and set aside.

  4. For the filling, combine all ingredients into a bowl and mix until I crumble is formed. Place evenly on top of the apples. 

  5. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the apples are bubbling and the crisp is golden brown. 

Recipe Notes

To keep this recipe grain free and paleo, omit the oats.

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Roasted Rainbow Carrots

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Roasted Rainbow Carrots

Roasted rainbow carrots with toasted pine nuts and fresh parsley in a garlicky tahini sauce. The perfect side dish for any occasion!

Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine dairyfree, glutenfree, Paleo
Keyword roastedcarrots
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 people
Author lexiborr

Ingredients

For the carrots:

  • 2 lb. rainbow carrots
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp crushed black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika

For the Tahini Garlicky Sauce

  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • juice of half a lemon
  • 2-3 tbsp of warm water
  • 1 tsp grated garlic
  • sea salt and pepper to taste

For the toppings:

  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • bunch of fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

For the carrots:

  1. Preheat oven to 375F

  2. Wash the carrots well but do not peel. Cut the carrots into thirds lengthwise and place into a large mixing bowl.

  3. Add in the avocado oil and spices and mix well until the carrots are coated evenly. 

  4. Place carrots on a large baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the outsides are golden brown.

For the garlicky tahini sauce:

  1. Whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, warm water, garlic, sea salt and pepper until smooth. 

To finish:

  1. Heat a skillet over the stove (medium/low) and let pine nuts brown.

  2. Chop a bunch of parsley or any other fresh herb.

  3. Finish carrots with the tahini sauce, toasted pine nuts, parsley, and sea salt and serve!

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Pumpkin Spice Bliss Balls

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Pumpkin Spice Bliss Balls

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine dairyfree, glutenfree, Paleo, Vegan
Keyword blissball, energyballs, pumpkinspice
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Author lexiborr

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups raw walnuts
  • 6 medjool dates pitted
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin pureé
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Optional:

  • shredded coconut for garnish
  • extra pumpkin pie spice for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the walnuts into a food processor and pulse until finely ground.

  2. Add in the rest of the ingredients and pulse until well combined.

  3. Roll the dough into small balls and store in the refrigerator or freezer.

Recipe Notes

If your dates are dry and not quite juicy, I recommend soaking them in warm water for ten minutes prior.

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Crispy Parsnip Fries

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Meet your new favorite side dish! I often forget about parsnips and how much I enjoy them. These crispy baked parsnip fries are easy to make and so satisfying! Parsnips look like white carrots, but they have a nuttier flavor and in my opinion are WAY TASTIER.

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Crispy Parsnip Fries


Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine glutenfree, Paleo, Vegan
Keyword parsnipfries, parsnips
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Author lexiborr

Ingredients

  • 3-4 large parsnips cut into "fries"
  • 1 1/2 tbsp avocado oil or melted ghee
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set a rack in the middle of the oven.

  2. Wash and scrub your parsnips and cut into "fries". 

  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine your parsnips with the avocado oil and spices and toss until the parsnips are evenly coated.

  4. Arrange parsnips on the baking sheet, spread out so no two are touching.

  5. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, until bottoms are beginning to brown.

  6. Remove from oven and flip using a spatula. Continue to bake another 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

  7.  Serve with as a side dish, appetizer or snack!

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Paleo Pumpkin Pie Squares

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Paleo Pumpkin Pie Squares

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine glutenfree, Paleo
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 people
Author lexiborr

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 3/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F

  2. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir well until smooth

  3. Transfer to a lined 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper

  4. Bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out can in the center!

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Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower Soup

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Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower Soup

A nourishing soup made with simple ingredients. Paleo, dairy-free and low in sugar!

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine dairyfree, glutenfree, Paleo, whole30
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author lexiborr

Ingredients

  • 2 heads cauliflower
  • 2 cups bone broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 red onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ginger

For garnish

  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • chives or any fresh herb you like!
  • a drizzle of coconut milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F.

  2. Chop the cauliflower into florets and place in a large bowl with avocado oil, turmeric, sea salt and pepper. Add in the chopped red onion and garlic cloves and mix to well combine.

  3. Place the cauliflower and onion on a large rimmed baking sheet and bake for about 25-30 minutes, flipping occasionally so they are evenly cooked. 

  4. Meanwhile, add the coconut milk and bone broth to your high powered blender.

  5. Once the cauliflower is tender, add that to your blender as well. Blend until completely smooth. 

  6. Transfer the soup into a large pot and let simmer. Add in the paprika, cumin, and coriander. Add more spice to taste.

  7. If the soup is too thick for your preference, add more bone broth or filtered water until desired consistency.

  8. While that simmers, toast the pumpkin seeds in a pan on low heat until browned. 

  9. Chop the chives or herb of choice for garnish.

  10. Once the soup is hot, serve and enjoy! Keep the soup stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

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No Bake Carrot Cake Cookies

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No Bake Carrot Cake Cookies

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine glutenfree, Paleo, Vegan
Keyword carrotcake, cookies, nobake, raw
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 10
Author lexiborr

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw walnuts
  • 1/2 cup raw pecans
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 6-8 pitted medjool dates
  • a few pinches of cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Add the walnuts and pecans to the food processor and pulse for 30 seconds.

  2. Add the shredded carrots, dates and cinnamon and pulse until a smooth, dough-like consistency forms. You may have to press the sides down in the food processor periodically to make sure it is processing.

  3. Roll the dough into balls, then flatten with a fork.

  4. Melt coconut butter (or nut butter) and drizzle over the top.

  5. Store cookies in the freezer for up to one month!

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Raw Chocolate Energy Balls

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Raw Chocolate Energy Balls

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine glutenfree, Paleo, Vegan
Keyword chocolate, energyball
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 10 people
Author lexiborr

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup raw walnuts
  • 1 tbsp raw cacao powder
  • 5-7 pitted medjool dates

Optional:

  • 1 tbsp hemp seeds for topping

Instructions

  1. Add raw walnuts into a food processor and pulse for 30 seconds.

  2. Add in the pitted medjool dates and raw cacao powder and pulse until a dough-like consistency forms.

  3. Roll the dough into balls and sprinkle with hemp seeds.

  4. Store energy balls in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one month!

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Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes For One

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Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes For One

The easiest, most delicious, healthy recipe for pumpkin pancakes!

Course Breakfast
Cuisine dairyfree, glutenfree, Paleo
Keyword paleopancakes, pumpkinpancakes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1
Author lexiborr

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup 100% pumpkin purée
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk all ingredients together.

  2. Heat up a non-stick skillet to medium/low heat and coat with coconut oil or ghee.

  3. Spoon pancakes into pan and let cook until bubbles start to appear around the edges.

  4. Cook pancakes until golden brown on each side.

  5. Serve with ghee, maple syrup, fresh fruit, nut butter, or pumpkin seeds! Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

  • When making pancakes, it is crucial that your pan does not get too hot! Make sure you keep your heat at medium low so you allow the pancake to cook through while not burning the outsides. 
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No Bake Fudge Brownies

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The other day, I realized I had a container of dates that had been sitting in the fridge for about a week. I knew I had to use them up quickly, and I have been SO into raw desserts lately. Raw, chocolate fudge brownies was the answer! They turned out so delicious that I had to develop a recipe for them. There is a brownie layer, and a frosting layer that sort of melts into the brownie layer, which definitely elevates the texture and flavor profile.

I love this recipe because it comes together in about ten minutes. Keep these brownies in the freezer, and pull them out when you are in the mood for a decadent, cold, refreshing brownie made with real ingredients. Enjoy!!

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No Bake Fudge Brownies

Easy, delicious raw fudge brownies made with real ingredients. Paleo and vegan!

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine glutenfree, Paleo
Keyword fudgebrownies, nobakebrownies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 10 people
Author lexiborr

Ingredients

For the brownies:

  • 1 1/2 cup dates
  • 1/2 cup raw walnuts
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 3 tbsp raw cacao powder
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the frosting layer:

  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup raw cacao powder
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • pinch of sea salt

Instructions

For the brownies:

  1. In a food processor, first process the dates alone.

  2. Remove the dates from the food processor, and process cashews and walnuts separately. 

  3. Add dates back in, and process with cacao powder, coconut oil and vanilla extract until the texture of the dough is smooth. 

  4. Press dough into the bottom of a loaf pan lined with parchment paper.

For the frosting:

  1. In a food processor, blend ingredients for the frosting and spread on brownies.

  2. Chill in freezer for at least one hour before cutting into squares. 

  3. Store brownies in the freezer for up to one month! Enjoy!