pam's paleo crunch

ingredients:

dry

1/2 cup ground flax seeds

1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

1 cup raw sunflower seeds

1 1/2 cups almond meal

3 cups shredded unsweetened coconut

4 cups raw slivered almonds

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

wet

1 cup liquified coconut oil

1/2 cup raw organic honey

3 tsp pure vanilla extract

optional: 1/2 cup unsweetened dried fruit

directions:

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.

Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well to ensure ingredients are evenly distributed.

In a medium bowl, add wet ingredients and whisk together until well combined. Mix the wet ingredients thoroughly into the dry ingredients. 

Divide the mixture in a thin layer onto two rimmed baking sheets. It will fill about 1 and 1/2 jelly roll pans. Press mixture down with your hands or the back of a large spoon.

Bake until lightly toasted, approximately 1 hour. Remove pans from oven and gently stir the mixture with a large spoon. Carefully return warm pans to the oven and continue to cook for another 15 minutes.  Remove from oven and stir in optional ingredients, if desired. Let the mixture cool completely in the pans. 

To store, place a folded paper towel (to absorb any excess coconut oil) in the bottom of a lidded storage container. Add paleo crunch to container and cover. Enjoy plain or with coconut or almond milk.

Adapted from www.paleotable.com

great balls of dates

ingredients:

20 medjool dates, seeds removed

1/2 cup almond butter

1/4 cup coconut flour

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tablespoon cinnamon

finely shredded coconut flakes

directions:

In a food processor, process together all ingredients except for the coconut flakes. The mixture will be very thick. Make sure it's not chunky-should be as smooth as possible.

Using your hands, smash together teaspoon-size portions of the mixture. Roll into small balls, and then roll in the shredded coconut flakes to coat. 

Adapted from Everyday Paleo by Sarah Fragoso

berry good cobbler

ingredients:

3 cups of fresh blackberries

1 1/2 cups almond meal (finely ground almonds)

1 omega 3 enriched egg

2 tbsp coconut oil

A drizzle of raw organic honey

Cinnamon to taste

“So Delicious” coconut milk

directions:

Preheat oven to 350. Pour the blackberries into a pie pan.  In a small bowl mix together the egg, almond meal, and coconut oil, and shake in a bunch of cinnamon.  Stir well.  The mixture will be really thick and clumpy.  If you wish, drizzle a bit of raw organic honey on top of the blackberries.  By hand (or if you have a 2 year old to help you, that works just as well…) crumble the almond meal mixture on top of the blackberries and bake in your pre-heated oven for 35 minutes.  Serve in bowls with cold "So Delicious” brand coconut milk poured over the top. 

Enjoy!

Adapted from www.everydaypaleo.com

crispy rice treats

ingredients:

1/2 cup honey

1/2 cup natural chunky-style peanut butter

6 cups crispy brown rice cereal

2/3 cup chopped dried cherries or Craisins (3 ounces)

1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Cooking spray

directions:

Combine honey and peanut butter in a large pot and heat over medium-low heat until melted, about 2-3 minutes. Add brown rice cereal and cherries and stir to combine until mixture is sticky. Press into a 9 by 13-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray. Let cool, then chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Cut into 15 (2 1/2 by 3-inch) squares.

Adapted from www.foodnetwork.com

avocado fudgesicles

recipe:

8 medjool dates, pitted

1/2 cup water

3 medium avocados, pitted

1 cup coconut milk

1/4 cup honey

5 to 7 tablespoons cacao or cocoa powder

2 teaspoons vanilla

pinch sea salt

directions:

Place the dates into your blender and cover with the 1/2 cup water. Pack the dates down if needed so they are covered, for the most part, in the water. Let soak for about 30 minutes.

Then add in the remaining ingredients and blend until very smooth and creamy. Depending on your blender, you may need to add a little extra coconut milk or water.

Pour into small bowls and serve as pudding or pour into popsicle molds and freeze for at least 6 hours. Run under hot water to release.

Source: www.nourishingmeals.com