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Taco Seasoning

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Taco SeasoningSuper tasty and way better for you than Old El Paso, this simple homemade taco seasoning is a hit with both the kids and adults at my house. We use it in tacos (obviously!), frittatas, and even chicken.

Note: I typically double or triple this recipe every time I make it (that’s how much of a favourite it is).

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Taco Seasoning
Recipe type: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican
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Serves: ⅓ cup
 
Ingredients
  • 2-1/2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1-1/2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
Instructions
  1. Mix all of the ingredients together in a small bowl.
  2. Store in a jar in the pantry for up to 6 months.

 

Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potatoes

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Bacon wrapped sweet potatoesI’m a big fan of simple recipes, especially when they wow your party guests! Try this simple and delicious hors d’oeuvre at your next function and I guarantee you’ll have a happy crowd.

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Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potatoes
Recipe type: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 12 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 1 package bacon
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 package of toothpicks
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Wash, peel, and cut sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes.
  3. Combine coconut oil and cinnamon. Pour mixture over sweet potatoes and use hands to evenly coat.
  4. Cut bacon slices in half.
  5. Wrap each sweet potato chunk with a half slice of bacon, then secure with a toothpick and arrange on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.

 

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

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Prosciutto wrapped asparagusSophisticated yet simple, this salty and savoury appetizer is the perfect beginning to any fancy dinner party.

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Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Recipe type: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
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Serves: 8 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 16 paper-thin slices prosciutto (2 packages)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Trim off tough ends of each asparagus.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and brush to coat evenly.
  4. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.
  5. Wrap 4-5 spears of asparagus in one slice of prosciutto.
  6. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, roast until asparagus is tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  7. Arrange on a platter and serve warm.

 

Primal Crunch Granola

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Primal Crunch GranolaGranola is one of those foods that is marketed as healthy, but nothing could be further from the truth. Many are made with added sugar, unhealthy fats, and other questionable ingredients. By making your own version chock full of satiating protein and fat, you’ll be sure to avert that 3 p.m. slump.

Make a big batch at the beginning of the week and dole it out into individual serving sizes. Ziploc baggies of granola can be easily tossed into your bag for out-of-town travel or simply when you’re on-the-go in daily life. Ditch the commercial varieties and reach for this instead, whenever you’re in need of a healthful, homemade snack.

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Primal Crunch Granola
Recipe type: Breakfast, Treats
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 9 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • ⅓ cup pumpkin seeds
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds, unsalted
  • ½ cup pecans, chopped
  • ½ cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tbsp raw honey
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • ⅓ tsp sea salt
  • ½ cup raisins
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  2. Add nuts, seeds, and coconut to large mixing bowl.
  3. Melt coconut oil in microwavable dish, then mix in honey, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until consistency is even.
  4. Pour over nut mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Spread in single layer on parchment lined baking sheet
  6. Bake for ~15 minutes or until coconut browns, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
  7. Once cooled, mix in raisin.
  8. Enjoy with plain Greek yogurt or milk. Top with fresh berries for a more complete meal, or make clusters by rolling in melted dark chocolate for a delicious treat!

 

Primal Poppers

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Primal poppersThese portable goodies are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth, and the sunflower seed butter version is perfect for kids’ lunches. I send one of these tiny drops of heaven to school with my kids every day and they always disappear. I’ve also been known to hide them in the freezer in an attempt to make them last a bit longer in our household!

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Primal Poppers
Recipe type: Treats
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 3 dozen
 
Ingredients
  • 8-10 figs or dates
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 (plus ½) cups unsweetened coconut, shredded
  • ¼ cup ground flaxseed
  • 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 scoop protein powder
  • 1 cup sunflower seed butter (or almond butter if no nut allergies)
  • 4 Tbsp honey
Instructions
  1. Mix figs, chocolate chips and vanilla in food process.
  2. Add just 1 cup coconut, plus flaxseed, cocoa, protein powder, sunflower seed butter and honey.
  3. Top with final ½ cup of coconut.
  4. Mix in food processor until paste forms.
  5. Roll into bite-sized balls.
  6. Eat immediately or freeze to make them last longer.