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Instant Egg-free Cashew Mayo

Quick to blend, this creamy vegan mayo is healthier and tastier than oil based store-bought mayonnaise. You’ll want to spread it on everything! It's non-GMO, Paleo, low-fat, with no stabilizers, canola, trans-fats, or sugar. And it tastes fabulicious. Cashews make a wonderfully smooth base for mayo. And cashews are low in fat compared to other nuts. Yay! ...

Pumpkin Hot Chocolate, Dairy-free

What could be more wonderful than hot chocolate, pumpkin, and foamed coconut milk? A nourishing snack or even breakfast, this treat is high in protein and Vitamin A. Most hot chocolate gives me a sugar spike and dairy allergy that destabilizes my metabolism for days - Ouch! However this recipe suggests non-glycemic sweeteners ...

Chocolate Nut Butters

I'm flipped over homemade nut butters! They save money, I can make lots of flavors, and I can choose my own healthy sweeteners. High in protein and other nutrients, flavored nut butters make a great snack! Start with my simple Homemade Nut Butter recipe and then come back to this page for chocolate and flavorings. ...

High-Protein Chocolate Superfood Pudding

This morning I was running late and needed a nourishing snack. On the counter I had an avocado, almond butter, and a can of coconut milk. In 1 minute I blended this high-protein superfood pudding, and Wow! It's a real meal deal. Amazing for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, or dessert, my idea was a nutrient-dense meal ...

Ayurvedic Beauty Skin Cleanse

Say good-bye to drying soaps and expensive creams. Say hello to clean, radiant skin. This traditional Indian homemade cleanser is good for all skin types. It removes excess oil, gently exfoliates, and leaves your skin soft and glowing. Easy, hypoallergenic and economical, it is made of gluten-free flours,...

Paleo Pink Lemonade

It's sweltering hot here in Santa Fe, we're all living on pink lemonade. My mom's lemonade was sugary-sweet, however this refreshing recipe is sugar-free, using a natural zero carb sweetener. I don't use stevia after learning (what the Grocery Association doesn't want you to know) ...

Paleo Chocolate Zabaglione

Classical Zabaglione sounds difficult but isn't. This 5-minute Italian mousse is super-easy to make! Even better, it's healthy, non-glycemic, and Paleo, made with dairy-free coconut milk. You can whip it up and enjoy it immediately, no need to heat or chill. This recipe uses orange peel and lemon juice instead of Marsala wine, ...

Pomegranate Pear Sauce

I was making the Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes for breakfast, and didn't have any syrup. Hmmm... What to do? All I had was a pear and a bit of Pomegranate powder. I threw them in the blender and presto!  OMG, this divinely luscious sauce was the result. Yummy and instant! Try it on Buckwheat PancakesPlantain Pancakes, ...

Pear Ginger Smoothie

When I have only 2 minutes for a healthy breakfast, I go for a smoothie. This is a favorite because pear and ginger taste fabulicious together! It takes just 5 ingredients - plus any optional super foods you'd like to add. I drink it in the car, and it keeps me going with stable energy for several hours. ...

Raspberry Coconut Milkshake

Whew! My senses are still vibrating from the deep flavor and nutrition in the glass I just downed. Raspberries are a refreshing low-sugar fruit that’s loaded with antioxidant flavonoids, anti-inflammatory ellagic acid, plus Vitamins C and K (that’s the one most of us are needing!). ...

Coconut Sour Cream, Dairy-Free!

A little sour cream on your enchiladas or baked sweet potato? Sounds delicious! Rich, creamy, and dairy-free, this coconut sour cream is free of the chemicals and stabilizers found in commercial brands. It's easy to make and an ideal topping for any savory indulgence. ...

Paleo Hot Chocolate Mochaccino

If you're a chocoholic that also loves the taste of coffee, this rich blend is guaranteed to satisfy. This instant Paleolithic recipe won't give you caffeine jitters or spike your blood sugar. Just mix all the ingredients in a mug and add boiling water. ...

No-Sugar Chocolate Almonds Paleo-style

Almonds are a healthy, high-protein snack that's very low in sugars and carbs. Here’s a super-quick and easy 5-minute recipe for cocoa-covered almonds. While our Paleo ancestors may have never tasted these delicacies, they could have, since they're 100% hunt-and-gather ingredients. ...

Zucchini Mint Energizer in 1-Minute

About 3:47 this afternoon, I seriously needed a pick-me-up. This was the perfect solution and it took less than a minute to make. Zucchini is rich in anti-oxidant vitamins C, A, magnesium and potassium, plus being low in calories and high in fiber. Besides being lusciously divine, avocados are ...

Paleo Caffe Latte, Caffeine-Free

If you secretly desire a Starbuck's double latte with whipped cream, be deprived no more! Quick to make and 100% free of caffeine, dairy, soy, sugar, and gmo's - this Paleo caffè latte tastes way more satisfying than store-bought. Brew it just like coffee. Roasted chicory root has a rich, satisfying flavor ...

Scrambled Eggs Florentine with Dairy-free Cream Cheese

Yum! Here’s the easiest high-nutrient breakfast in town. Make it in 5 minutes! Eggs Florentine sounds fancy, but it’s just eggs over wilted spinach. In Florence they poach their eggs, however you can prepare them any way you like. I love scrambled eggs because they're quicker, and it's easy to blend Paleo “Cream Cheese” into them. ...

Wild Salmon with Garlicky Greens

Here's a delicious meal you can make in 5 minutes flat. Salmon with Garlicky Greens is a tasty, nutritious breakfast, lunch or dinner. It's so easy! While the salmon steams for 4 minutes, saute the greens, and serve! ...

Easy Blackberry Sauce

I can't remember what happened. I spun the blender, and somehow poured this sauce on the Chocolate Brownie Waffles. I've no memory after that - just pure, delicious flavor. Perhaps I just drifted into a parallel dimension, transported further...

Mint Chocolate Mousse

I'm not Irish, but I love Ireland and I especially love GREEN. Here's an absolutely delicious, INSTANT and refreshing mint mousse that will make your taste buds AND your blood cells tingle. It's so easy, just blend and enjoy in 5 minutes. I would NEVER use food coloring, so I had to come up with a HEALTHY way ...

Instant Hot Fudge Pudding

Unbelievably easy and decadently wonderful, this chocolate pudding is instant! It's made with blended sweet potato and cacao. Children and adults love the rich flavor, reminiscent of a Southern chocolate sweet potato pie. Mmmmmm! A quick and healthy snack or dessert, no one would guess they’re eating vegetable chocolate mousse! ...