This vibrant Beetroot Latte is great for a morning or afternoon pick me up. It is Paleo, AIP, Whole30, and Vegan. You won't believe that it is caffeine-free! Beets in your Latte! I'm sure you are thinking Val, have you lost your mind? I promise you that I have not! But, I have definitely lost my heart to this beautifully perfect Beet Latte. While adding veggies to your morning beverage may not be the first thing you would think about reaching for in the morning, this Beetroot Latte is sweet, smooth, and earthy. Using a roasted beet in this recipe brings out all of the sweetness from ... continue reading...
Walking Taco Salad (Paleo, AIP)
It is time to up your Walking Taco game with this Walking Taco Salad that is Paleo and AIP friendly. This salad is perfect for a Super Bowl gathering, a celebration, or even for a fun, easy weeknight dinner option. I have been a huge fan of Walking Tacos ever since I had my first one at a County Fair. So, I decided to put a little bit of a spin on this by turning into a salad! One of the most common ways to make Walking Tacos is by placing the filling into a bag of chips. I am not really a fan of this method. Top 3 Reasons Why This Walking Taco Salad is Better Than Your Average ... continue reading...
Instant Pot Applesauce (Easy, Simple, No Added Sugar)
Instant Pot Applesauce is by far the easiest way to make applesauce at home. It is absolutely delicious and comes out perfect every single time! The best part is it only takes 3 minutes to make and there is no added sugar. Raise your hand if you grew up eating Motts Applesauce as a kid? I grew up eating Motts Applesauce and it was one of my favorite after school snacks. If you loved Motts, you are going to love this Instant Pot Applesauce! In less time it takes to drive to the grocery store to pick up the store-bought Applesauce (that is usually loaded with preservatives by the way) you ... continue reading...
Instant Pot Pumpkin Chili (Paleo, AIP, Whole30)
This Instant Pot Pumpkin Chili is the perfect warm and cozy dish for winter! And best of all it is AIP and there are zero nightshades! I can't think of a better way to kick off this January Instant Pot series than by sharing my favorite Pumpkin Chili made without beans and nightshades! I just love broths, soups, stews, and hearty comfort foods. Ever since I went AIP (Autoimmune Protocol) and stopped eating nightshades, I thought my days of enjoying chili were over. Chili is such a hearty and flavorful comfort food. The thought of giving it up made me sad. But, how do you have ... continue reading...
Hot Cocoa Mix (Paleo, Vegan, Dairy Free)
Want an easy way to make Paleo Hot Chocolate without any hassle? This Hot Cocoa Mix can be made ahead of time and all you need to do is scoop out a bit, add your favorite dairy free milk, heat, and enjoy! Do you love hot chocolate but not the ingredients found in pre-packaged versions? ME TOO! Hot Cocoa doesn't have to be complicated with ingredients that you cannot pronounce. And if you avoid dairy, it can be difficult or expensive to find hot chocolate you can enjoy. Because yes, there is dairy in traditional hot cocoa mixes. They generally use some sort of milk ... continue reading...
Paleo Cherry Berry Crisp
I have a love/hate relationship with Thanksgiving. As much as I love it because of the sentimentalness of it all, I also hate it because there is way too much food. But one thing I do love is a good fruit crisp on Thanksgiving. I created this Cherry Berry Crisp several years ago before I became Paleo. But recently I decided to dig it out of my collection so that I could make a Paleo version of it. ... continue reading...