Banana Chia Mugcake

1 banana, mashed
1 T raw honey
1 T chia seeds
2 T coconut flour
2 T unsweetened apple sauce
1 t baking powder
handful of enjoy life chocolate chips, optional
pinch of salt

Combine everything in a mug. Make sure you mix it well. Microwave on high for 2 minutes.

Pumpkin Muffins

Not the prettiest looking, but they are filling and yummy!

ONE
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
6 egg whites (2 cups)
1 t vanilla
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 t cinnamon
1/4 t cloves
1/4 t  allspice
1/4 t nutmeg
1/4 t ginger
1/4 t salt

TWO
1t baking soda
1/2 cup coconut flour

Preheat the oven to 400F. In a bowl, combine ONE until well mixed. Add TWO and mix well. Line your muffin pan with liners and pour some batter (about 1/3 full) in the muffin holes. Makes 12. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until set.

Adapted from Wellfedhomestead.com

Paleo-ish Pumpkin Custards

1 can pureed pumpkin
4 egg whites
1 egg
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t nutmeg
1/2 t ginger
1 1/2 cups coconut creamer (I can't use coconut milk because of my pancreatic cyst...)

Pre-heat the oven to 350F. Combine all ingredients and pour batter into individual oven-safe custard bowls. Place in an oven-safe dish and pour boiling water around them. Bake for about 90 minutes or until set.

Stir-Fry

ONE
1 onion, thinly sliced
6 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1 T coconut oil

TWO
3 uncured turkey hot dogs (I know, I know, but these are minimally processed-Applewood Farms)
4oz small frozen shrimp
1 bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red cabbage, chopped
3 carrots, chopped

THREE
1 zucchini, chopped
1/2 lb fresh spinach
3 T coconut aminos
salt, to taste

FOUR
1 small cauliflower head, "riced" (in a blender, until broken into small pieces)

In a large pan or pot, cook ONE until the onions are soft. Add TWO and cook until the shrimp are cooked and the cabbage is soft. Add THREE and cook until the spinach is wilted. Add FOUR and mix well.

Mustard Maple Chicken

SAUCE
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 T balsamic vinegar

CHICKEN
3 chicken breasts, open to make them thinner
salt and pepper, to taste

Preheat the oven to 425F. Combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Lightly grease a baking dish. Season the chicken and place in the pan. Cover with sauce. Bake for 30-40 minutes but be careful not to let the sauce burn!

From Latestfood.com

Protein Pancakes

2 bananas, mashed
2 egg whites
1/2 cup protein powder (if you're strict paleo, make sure so is your protein!)
bunch of chocolate chips (optional)
bunch of frozen blueberries (optional)
coconut oil, to fry

Combine all ingredients. Melt the coconut oil in the pan, Pour some of the batter into a mould, cook, flipping once. Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup.

Butternut Squash Lasagna

ONE
1 onion, sliced
2 carrots
6 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
1 T coconut oil

TWO
1 lb ground turkey meat
1T Italian seasoning

THREE
fresh spinach (1/2-1lb)
6 mushrooms, sliced

FOUR
32oz tomato sauce (+6oz for bottom and top)
6 oz tomato paste

FIVE
1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into thin round slices (then chopped into half moons)

SIX
4 egg whites + 1 whole egg, beaten

Grease a lasagna pan and preheat the oven to 400F. In a large pot, sautee ONE until onions are soft. Add TWO and cook until the meat is no longer pink. Add THREE and cook for a few more minutes. Pour some tomato sauce on the bottom of the pan. Place one layer of squash, followed by a layer of meat, and 1/2 of the eggs. Repeat once more and cover the top layer with tomato sauce. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the squash is tender.

Adapted from Stupideasypaleo

Overnight Chia Pudding

1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
3 T chia seeds
1 scoop chocolate protein powder (if you're strict Paleo, make sure so is your protein!)
1 banana

Pour all ingredients in a blender, blend well, pour in a mason jar and refrigerate over night.

Variations: Make with 1/2 cup pumpkin puree instead of banana. Add vanilla protein powder instead of chocolate.