5 minute paleo chocolate cake in a mug!

Mmm. Love hot chocolate cake! This cake is made in single servings in mugs. Make sure you use mugs big enough to hold the cake rising up. So delicious! Would love to hear the toppings you all come up with!

5 minute paleo chocolate cake

2.5 tbsp coconut oil
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1.5 tbsp maple syrup/honey
2 tsp coconut flour
1 egg
Splash of vanilla
Optional:
1-2 tbsp very dark chocolate pieces (make them small)

Place coconut oil in mug. Heat in microwave until melted. Add remaining ingredients and mix well with a fork until completely smooth. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, or until cake stops rising. Serve warm and enjoy!!


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Paleo olive tapenade (a paleo vegetable dip)

So I know this post is long over due. My computer is still not functioning, the move has been semi painful and then my poor boys were struck down with a stomach bug. I'm am going to try to do a few posts from my phone, so please excuse the editing. These recipes are every bit as delicious, just posted in a different way.

I created this tapenade for an appetizer for Easter dinner. We needed a dip and without traditional creamy versions, I was kind of lost. This olive dip was fantastic. It gave the veggies an awesome salty flavor. I bet it makes you much on more raw veggies.

Paleo olive tapenade

1 cup of pitted olives (I used 1/3 black, 1/3 green, 1/3 kalamata)
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp lemon juice

Place all ingredients in food processor and pulse until creates and thick (slightly mealy or chunky) paste. Serve with your favorite raw veggies. Enjoy!!


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Paleo Strawberry Shortcakes

So we are in the middle of our move, so my posts are going to get a little sparse for a bit. I promise though that they will return to normal once we get settled. Another hindrance to my posting is the fact that my 2 year old dumped water on my computer. I am now without an enter key and question mark. So I will be editing my posts from my phone. Well, with all that aside, here is a fabulous recipe for some strawberry shortcakes. Strawberries just came into season here in NC, so I am happily indulging on these delicious little fruits. These almond flour biscuits are a wonderful touch and even better is if you top the whole thing with coconut milk vanilla ice cream!




Paleo Strawberry Shortcakes

Strawberries (as many as you think you need)

Wash and slice strawberries. Take about one cup of berries and blend in a blender or food processor. You can add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if you wish. Toss the sliced berries with the pureed berries. Cover and put in the fridge.

Almond flour shortcakes

2 1/2 cups almond flour
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup almond or melted coconut oil
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
2 eggs
1 tsp lemon juice

Preheat oven to 350. In large bowl beat eggs. Add syrup, oil and juice. Then add almond flour, salt and baking soda. Mix until batter is stick and well combined. Drop 1/4 blobs onto parchment lined baking sheet. Space about 1-2 inches apart. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve nice and warm covered in fresh berries. To store, place in zip top bag. And for future enjoyment, reheat the shortcakes in the toaster oven.

Super Simple Paleo Fish Dish

So friend asked me today for a good fish recipe. This rub works really well on just about any fish. We tried it out on Cod and it was really tasty. Hope you guys like it as much as we did.

Super Simple Paleo Fish Dish

2-3 lbs of fish fillets
2 tbsp almond flour
1 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp curry powder
1/8 tsp ginger
coconut oil

Heat a large skillet to medium high heat with coconut oil. In small dish, mix together almond flour, salt, curry and ginger. Rub both sides of the fish with a healthy coat of the seasoning mix. Place fish in the pan and cook until fish easily releases from the pan. Flip and cook until fish is done (cooking times will vary depending on the type of fish). Serve and enjoy!!

Paleo Mediterranean Chicken

There is a fantastic restaurant here in Fayetteville, NC. It really is one of the only good restaurants here. Its called the Mash House, and their Heart Healthy Chicken dish helped inspire my Mediterranean chicken recipe. In their dish there is eggplant and tomato, so I decided to switch it up a bit. My variation was delicious. The best part is that the topping is mostly vegetables, so feel free to go a little heavy on it.






Paleo Mediterranean Chicken

2-3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 onion, minced
2 zucchini, chopped into small pieces
1/2 cup roasted red peppers, cut into small pieces
14 oz can artichoke, cut into small pieces
2 2.25 oz cans sliced kalamata olives, chopped
sea salt and pepper, to taste
oil (we used avocado)

Preheat oven to 350. In large oven safe skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Sear the chicken breast on both sides until golden brown. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. In another skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and saute until translucent. Add zucchini and cook until zucchini is just cooked through. Add peppers, artichokes and olives. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until warmed through. Serve veggie mix over the chicken breasts. Enjoy!

Super easy Paleo Crockpot Beef Brisket

So unfortunately, I did not get to taste this meal. I made it for my boys and hubby on a day that I was going out of town. My hubby said it was so good that they ate it all. Therefore, no pictures of it and no description of its taste. :) I can tell you it smelled like a home cooked beef stew or pot roast. Hope you like this one! I know I will be making it again as it was hubby and kid approved.

Paleo Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

3 lbs beef brisket (trimmed of extra fat)
1 cup broth (I used vegetable)
1/4 cup dried minced onion
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp sea salt
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
1 cup water
1 bag baby carrots
1 onion, cut into chunks
1/2 tsp thyme
1 bay leaf
Pepper to taste

Place beef in crockpot. Place all other ingredients in. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. Serve and enjoy!

Paleo Crockpot Mexican Shredded Chicken

This chicken works well as the topping for a salad, however my boys just enjoyed it on a plate with a side of olives. I enjoyed my salad with chicken, black olives, guacamole and salsa, but feel free to deck it out any way you want. The best part of this recipe is that aside from the chicken, all of the other ingredients should be stuff you have in your pantry. :)



Paleo Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken

1.5-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
1 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup salsa of choice (my favorite is El Pato, sold at my Walmart near the canned tomatoes)
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp chili powder (more if you like some heat)
1/4 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp cumin
sea salt and pepper to taste

Place chicken in slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Shred chicken with forks about 1/2 hour before serving. Serve and enjoy!