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Coconut Flour Bread

May 28, 2017 Elizabeth Mersereau

INGREDIENTS:

- 12 eggs (pasture raised)

- 1 cup coconut oil (melted)

- 4 tbsp raw honey

- 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar

- 1 1/2 cup coconut flour

- 1/2 tsp baking soda

- 3/4 tsp sea salt

 

MAKE:
 

1. Preheat oven to 350

2. Grease loaf pan or line pan with parchment paper. (4.5 x 10 inch pan)

3. Mix together wet ingredients.

4. Mix together dry ingredients.  Then mix dry ingredients into wet until there are no lumps in batter.

5. Pour into prepped pan and place in oven for 50 minutes. (Check that bread is done with tooth pick. Tooth pick should come out clean. )

6. Remove loaf from pan and allow to cool on cooling rack.

7. Slice bread after the loaf has cooled. 

 

 

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Apple Cider Gummy Bears

May 21, 2017 Elizabeth Mersereau
Apple Cider Gummy Bears

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup apple cider

1/4 tsp cinnamon

3 tbsp gelatin (grass fed)

1 tbsp raw honey 

*optional -silicone gummy bear mold and dropper

MAKE:

1. In a small sauce pan mix cider, cinnamon, and gelatin together. 

2. Turn on stove to medium heat. Whisk until gelatin is dissolved. 

3. Add honey and mix well. Once it is mixed in, turn heat off. 

4. If you are using a dropper, squeeze dropper top to fill dropper and fill gummy bear mold. (you can use a small glass measuring cup instead of dropper and use a small glass container instead of mold) 

5. Once you have filled your mold, place in freezer for 15 mins to set. 

6. After 15 mins you can remove from mold and transfer to a small glass mason jar for storage. I keep gummies in refrigerator but you can also keep on counter. 

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Carrot Cake Smoothie Bowl

April 14, 2017 Elizabeth Mersereau
Carrot Cake Smoothie

INGREDIENTS:

1 serving protein powder

1 tbsp coconut butter

1 serving whole food fiber

1/3 cup chopped carrots

1 handful of chopped romaine

1/4 cup frozen pineapple

1/3 frozen banana

2 cups coconut milk

1/4 tsp ginger

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp pecans (topping)

1 tbsp raisins (topping)

MAKE:

Blend. Top with pecans and raisins. Serve in a bowl and enjoy with a spoon! 

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Cacao Coconut Cups - 3 ways

April 13, 2017 Elizabeth Mersereau
Cacao Coconut Cups

These dairy-free, refined sugar-free, nut-free, cacao cups are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without actually having a dessert. They are loaded with healthy fats, antioxidants and will not spike your blood sugar leading to more sugar cravings. 

Cacao Cup INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup melted coconut butter

1/4 cup melted coconut oil

1/4 cup pure cacao powder

MAKE:

1. Mix coconut butter, coconut oil, and cacao powder until well combined.

2. Pick your Flavor! 

Coconut: add 1 tsp pure vanilla to Cacao Cup mixture - mix well. Scoop 1.5 tbsp into cupcake liners. Top with unsweetened coconut shreds. 

Goji Sea Salt: add 1 tsp pure vanilla extract to Cacao Cup mixture - mix well. Scoop 1.5 tbsp into cupcake liners. Top with goji berries and pinch of sea salt.

Peppermint Cacao: add 1/8 tsp pure peppermint oil to Cacao Cup mixture - mix well. Scoop 1.5 tbsp into cupcake liners. Top with cacao nibs. 

3. Place cupcake liners in muffin tin. Cover with plastic wrap and store in freezer. 

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Super-food Meatballs

April 1, 2017 Elizabeth Mersereau

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb grass fed beef (ground)

1/4 lb pasture raised chicken or duck liver (buy ground or pulse in food processor) 

2 tbsp ghee

3/4 yellow onion (diced finely)

2 med carrots (diced finely)

2 celery sticks (diced finely)

1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped finely)

2 tbsp dry basil

1 tbsp dry thyme

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp fennel (chopped finely)

1/2 tsp black pepper

dash of cayenne pepper

sea salt to taste 

2 garlic cloves (minced)

2 tsp worcestershire sauce

1 tsp coconut aminos

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup tomato paste

1 egg (optional)

1 jar of spaghetti sauce

MAKE:

1. In cast iron pan heat 1 tbsp ghee. Saute onion, celery and carrot over medium heat until soft

2. In a bowl, mix basil, thyme, paprika, fennel, pepper, salt, cayenne 

3. In a separate bowl mix garlic, parsley, coconut aminos, worcestershire, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, and egg 

4. Mix beef and liver with all other ingredients (except spaghetti sauce) in a large bowl until blended well.

5. Cover and place in fridge for 2 hours (this is optional but will make it easier to keep shape)

5. Add 1 tbsp ghee to cast iron and melt on medium heat.

6. Meanwhile, roll mixture into small meatballs and place in 1 layer into cast iron pan.

7. Cook meatballs until browned on on all sides. May need to brown in two batches depending on size of skillet. 

8. Once all meatballs are browned and almost cooked through add a jar of spaghetti sauce, cover and simmer for 10 mins until cooked through and flavors blend. 

9. Serve over your favorite zoodle or pasta

 

 

 

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Zucchini Banana Bread Smoothie

March 10, 2017 Elizabeth Mersereau

INGREDIENTS: 

1 serving protein powder 

2 tbsp walnut butter

1 tbsp golden flax seeds

1/2 frozen banana

1/2 frozen zucchini

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1-2 cups milk of choice 

MAKE :

blend and enjoy!

Source: zucchini banana nut smoothie
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Arugula Pineapple Smoothie

March 1, 2017 Elizabeth Mersereau

INGREDIENTS: 

1 serving vanilla protein powder

1 large handful of arugula

1/4 cup frozen pineapple

1 tbsp golden flaxseeds 

1 cup coconut milk 

1 tbsp coconut butter

MAKE:  blend and enjoy!

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CACAO CUPS

February 28, 2017 Elizabeth Mersereau
Cacao Cups

I keep these cacao cups in my freezer so I'm prepared when I want a  treat. It's filled with healthy fats and no sugar but its rich flavor will satisfy your sweet tooth. The sea salt and cacao are an excellent source of minerals that can help reduce sugar cravings. 

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Walnut Butter

February 1, 2017 Elizabeth Mersereau

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups walnuts

1 T coconut butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp cinnamon

dash of nutmeg

pinch of sea salt

MAKE:

blend in blender or food processor. Stop to scrape sides down. Repeat blending and scraping sides down until desired consistency. Will take approx 5 mins depending on how many times you stop to scrape the sides. 

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