Did someone say red velvet pancakes? And healthy? Yup, I sure did! You can still enjoy all of life’s guilty food pleasures without the guilt 😉 Anything red velvet is right up my alley. Here is a closer look at this messy goodness If you have a love affair with red velvet and pancakes like…
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CUCUMBER AND LEMON RASPBERRY NOODLE SALAD
Oh yea! One of my old favourites from last summer, but can be consumed at any season 😉 A refreshing fun salad that will keep you hydrated during the day! This recipe is fairy easy; make the noodles by slicing thin layers of a cucumber with a potato peeler. Top noodle with a lemon slice…
GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM BURGER WITH HOMEMADE SPICY HUMMUS SPREAD
Oh my! Best burger I have ever had. This is a low carb and healthy option for people who are trying to cut down on their carb intake. Carbohydrates aren’t the enemy; you do need them, but only in small to moderate amounts. Every now and then, swap the bread buns for mushrooms or any…
DARK CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD
And the obsession for dark chocolate continues……….. Recipe: 1 cup whole walnuts 1 cup whole pecans 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup almond flour/meal 1/2 cup brown rice flour 2 medium organic bananas 2 organic cage free eggs 1 tbsp organic pure maple syrup 1 tsp gluten/aluminum free baking soda 1 tsp gluten/aluminum…
MEGA GREEN SMOOTHIE BOWL
Another way to enjoy your green smoothie is to eat it with a spoon! It can be a meal replacement depending on the ingredients you add to it. I always add a source of protein to my smoothies because it serves as a great post workout meal loaded with nutrition and tons of vitamins. Eat…
CARAMELIZED PLANTAIN PANCAKES WITH SWEET CINNAMON PLANTAIN SYRUP (AKA BIRTHDAYGASM)
I absolutely had to upload this recipe! My birthday was a month ago and these babies said hello to my hungry tummy on my birthday morning 😀 I don’t count calories, but I am assuming that this recipe may have been slightly high in calories because of its sugar content (from the coconut nectar and…
ALMOND CRUSTED SHRIMP CAKES WITH CAULIFLOWER RICE
Hmmmm shrimp! There are so many exciting ways to enjoy shrimp entrees without having it deep fried or coated in sugary coconut shreds (sounds kind of yummy though, but only on a cheat day ;)). This recipe is simple, healthy, and yummy. Recipe for shrimp cake: 2 cups caribbean raw shrimp (peeled and washed) 1…
FRUIT RAINBOW ON GLUTEN FREE OATMEAL
I don’t always eat oatmeal, but when I do, I prefer pimping it up! Play with your food 😀
HONEY PECAN MUFFINS
Check out civilizedcavemancooking.com for more delicious and healthy paleo recipes! This is one of his recipes and it was so simple and amazing! Recipe: 3 organic cage free eggs 3 tbsp organic raw honey 2 tbsp organic coconut oil 2 tbsp organic unsweetened coconut milk 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp organic pure vanilla extract…
SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS
I’m a total squash lover! It’s amazing how one can disguise vegetables by making it look like your favourite carb meal! I do not eat pasta anymore, and I rarely eat brown rice because I am trying to limit my grain intake based on my personal goals (I still bake with brown rice flour occasionally)….
SMOKEY MAPLE SALMON AND STEAMED ASPARAGUS
Can’t get anymore primal than this! Easy, protein packed, and yummy caveman dinner. Recipe: Salmon A handful of asparagus 1 cup organic field greens 1/2 tsp organic extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp organic pure maple syrup 1/4 tsp smoked paprika 1/4 tsp Mrs dash garlic and herbs spice (salt free) A dash of curry…
BERRY PROTEIN BASH GREEN SMOOTHIE
I cannot go a day without having a green smoothie; I feel incomplete, but sometimes it is a little challenging coming up with different and creative recipes daily to spice up our daily smoothies. I always add a protein source to my smoothies because I use it as a meal replacement, and also based on…
