As yet another summer comes to an end, I’ll certainly miss the hot sun filled days, outdoor swimming and fun summer BBQs.
But those who know me will attest that autumn is my favourite season.
I’m certainly looking forward to sipping hot cocoa in my cozy, wool sweater with the crisp world outside turning shades of bright yellow, vibrant orange and scarlet red. Continue reading
Whenever I make homemade nut butter, I can’t stop myself from eating spoonfuls right out of the blender.
The spread is still warm and incredibly decadent!
It doesn’t matter what I spread it onto… this nut butter has the power to turn something rather bland into something magical.
Natural nut butter gets major points in the nutrition category. My personal favourites are almond based butters. Almond butter is high in antioxidants, can help reduce blood sugar levels and cholesterol and (shockingly!) can assist in weight control. Almond butter can be viewed as a super food spread!
You will want to avoid the processed kind (*ahem* Kraft Peanut Butter) as they are often filled with artery clogging hydrogenated oils.
Hydrogenated oils are a huge no-no and I personally avoid anything containing “hydrolyzed oils”.
And another good reason to avoid processed nut butters is the process to blend your own is incredibly simple and cost-effective. Use some creativity when making your own and throw in some extra ingredients!
How does Almond Pumpkin Seed Butter with Cinnamon, Honey and Cacao sound? Continue reading
I’ve rounded up some of my favourite recently discovered recipes and inspirational posts. These recipes are Paleo friendly, simple and tasty! All three posts are just too good to keep to myself.
My favourite picks of the week:
1) Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
By lexiscleankitchen.com
Mmmm.. loved these cookies. I definitely recommend making them for your guests. But the real question is: Will you be able to keep them around long enough to share?
My family LOVED Lexi’s healthy take on chocolate chip cookies. I substituted an extra tbsp of almond flour and omitted 1 tbsp of coconut flour. My cookies weren’t quite as fluffy but they were still divine.
As an added bonus, your house will smell amazing. Nothing beats the smell of fresh-baked cookies!
Difficulty Level: Easy
Here’s the one’s I made!
Simply Whole Foods 