Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Breakfast Sandwich

This is sooooo delicious!
Makes 2 sandwiches


PANCAKES
2 bananas
2 egg whites
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (if you're strict Paleo, make sure your protein is too!)
1 1/2 t coconut flour
1 t vanilla extract
2 dashes of cinnamon
1/2 t baking powder

FILLING
4 strips of turkey bacon
2 eggs

Combine in a blender and blend well. Heat a non-stick skillet and add a little bit of coconut oil. If you have a round mold, place it in the skillet and pour 1/4 of the batter into the skillet. Cook and flip, cooking evenly on both sides. Repeat until you have 4 pancakes.

In another skillet, while the pancakes cook, cook 4 strips of turkey bacon until crispy. Then cook two eggs with a little bit of coconut oil, over easy.

To assemble, place one pancake on a plate, add two strips of bacon and one egg, and cover with another pancake. Serve with a drizzle of pure maple syrup (optional).

Adapted from Lexiscleankitchen

Easy Tilapia


1 tilapia filet
salt, to taste
1/2 fresh lemon
coconut oil, to fry

Melt 1/2 t coconut oil in a non-stick skillet. Season the fish with salt and add to the pan. Cook on both sides on medium heat. Squeeze the lemon on the fish and cook for a few minutes, flipping it once more. Serve with veggies (such as asparagus) and sweet potato "fries".

Chocolate Chia Mug Cake




2 T coconut flour
1 T unsweetened cocoa powder
4 T unsweetened apple sauce
1 T chia seeds
1 T honey
1 t baking powder
handful of enjoy life chocolate chips (optional)

Mix everything well in a bowl. Transfer to a microwaveable mug and cook on high for 2 minutes. Enjoy!

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Cumin Veggies with Chicken


ONE
2 chicken breasts, chopped into bit sized pieces (or another protein)
coconut oil

TWO
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 T olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste

THREE
1/2 small cabbage, chopped
1 onion, sliced
6 garlic cloves, pressed

FOUR
4 t ground cumin
1/4 t cardamom
1/2 t smoked paprika
1/2 t turmeric
cayenne pepper, to taste
salt and pepper, to taste

FIVE
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
15oz chopped tomatoes

Preheat the oven to 425F. Lightly grease a baking dish. In a large pot, cook ONE until browned. Set aside. In a bowl, combine TWO and bake in the oven until cooked through, about 40 minutes. Set aside. Add THREE to the pot where you cooked the chicken plus a few T of water and scrape the bottom of the pan. Cook, covered, over low heat, until onions are soft. Add FOUR and cook until fragrant. Add FIVE and the chicken, and cook for about 10 minutes, until all veggies are soft.