snacks

Ingredients Fig Tapenade 1 cup dried figs ½ cup water 1 cup kalamata olives 1 Tbsp. olive oil ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped Paleo Walnut Crackers 3 cups blanched almond flour (not almond meal) 1 ½ teaspoon Celtic sea salt 1 cup walnuts, chopped 2 large eggs 2 Tbsp. olive oil…

Ingredients 24 okra 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme 1 teaspoon sumac (look for sumac in spice aisle of specialty food store or Middle Eastern markets) ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon cayenne ¾ teaspoon salt 1 Tbsp. olive oil Instructions Prepare grill for high heat. In a small bowl, mix together thyme, sumac, cayenne and salt. Trim off…

Ingredients 1 ¾ cup almond butter ¼ cup honey 2 eggs ½ cup shredded coconut 1 Tbsp. molasses ¾ teaspoon unrefined sea salt + ½ teaspoon ¾ teaspoon baking soda Instructions In a food processor or standing mixer, combine almond butter, honey, eggs, molasses, baking soda and ¾ teaspoon salt. Add the shredded coconut and…

Ingredients 1 cup creamy natural almond butter (the kind with only almonds as an ingredient) 1 teaspoon melted coconut oil ½ cup coconut sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (best to use a good quality cocoa powder) ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1/3 cup chopped…

Ingredients 8 large Brussels sprouts 4 slices uncured bacon Salt & pepper to taste Instructions Preheat oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up. Roll each Brussels sprout in half a slice of bacon. Secure the bacon with a toothpick and place on the baking sheet. Bake for…

Ingredients 2 cups tightly packed arugula 1 cup tightly packed Italian parsley ½ cup toasted almond slivers 1 T. capers, rinsed and drained 1 medium garlic cloves, peeled 2 T. lemon juice ½ cup extra olive oil Celtic Sea Salt Freshly ground black pepper Instructions In a food processor or blender, combine the arugula, parsley,…

Ingredients 2 avocados, halved and pitted Olive oil, to drizzle Salt and pepper, to taste 16 strawberries, hulled and chopped 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil ¼ cup crumbled chevre cheese Aged balsamic vinegar, to drizzle Instructions Preheat oven to 400° F. Drizzle avocado halves with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 10…

Ingredients 2 pounds plum tomatoes, sliced or cherry tomatoes 3 T extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon dried oregano 2 T balsamic vinegar 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons raw honey (optional) ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn Celtic sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste   Instructions Preheat oven to 325°F. Place the…

Ingredients  6 slices bacon  16-20 cherry tomatoes  3 leaves romaine, finely chopped  ¼ cup Paleo mayonnaise    Instructions  Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out and discard the pulp. Place upside-down on a paper towel to drain for 10 minutes.  Meanwhile, place the bacon in a pan and cook until…

Ingredients  3 large carrots  4-5 pitted Medjool dates  3 eggs  ¼ cup honey  2 T coconut oil, melted  1 ½ cups almond flour  2 teaspoon cinnamon  ½ teaspoon Celtic Sea salt  ½ teaspoon baking soda  ½ teaspoon nutmeg  1 cup walnuts, finely chopped    For the frosting:  1 14-oz. can coconut milk, chilled  1 teaspoon honey …