Monthly Archives: January 2014

Paleo Crockpot Apple-Banana Sauce

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I like applesauce. I don’t like all the crap in store-bought applesauce. I also had way too many “too ripe to eat” apples sitting around and can’t let things go to waste, so I decided to try a version of crockpot applesauce. I scoured all sorts of paleo/non-paleo recipes and then just decided to wing it with my take on the idea. The bananas were totally random (also have a few “too ripe bananas”) and I crossed my fingers it would be good (FYI, they remained on top of the apples, a little shrunk up, and totally brown until blended-don’t be dismayed by their gross look).

It turned out fabulous and I can’t believe how easy it was. Never thought I’d say, “I licked the immersion blender,” ha. Saved lots of fruit from going to waste 🙂

And now, I imagine marinating some meat in it.

Paleo Crockpot Apple-Banana Sauce

  • 8 apples, peeled and slice (I had honeycrisp and pink lady)
  • 2 bananas
  • 1 1/2 C hot water
  • 1 TBSP Bourbon Vanilla
  • 1/4 C organic, raw maple sugar
  • 1 TBSP Cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp Allspice
  • Generous grinding of sea salt

Add everything to the crockpot, turn up high to bring to a boil then turn down and let simmer. I let mine simmer overnight on low. Use immersion blender to blend, right in the crockpot. Made about 10 cups. Enjoy!

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Recipe Review-Maple Freezer Fudge

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A couple of weeks ago, I made Maple Freezer Fudge from Healy Real Food Vegetarian (yes, I’m Paleo, but I love me some vegetarian websites, I probably eat more vegetables than a vegetarian). I really liked that the recipe had very few ingredients and was quick to make! I’m a big fan of recipes that I can throw together in 20 minutes, and that I always have ingredients on hand for.

It was good, but it didn’t really satisfy my desire for fudge. It really did taste very coco-nutty, which I’m totally fine with, but I would call it coconut freezer fudge. I added a chocolate drizzle (Enjoy Life), just because I felt like it might dress it up, but other than that, I followed the recipe exactly.

I love the idea of the recipe – so I could see maybe doubling the batch and using the same size pan so it’s thicker, and experimenting with ingredients. Maybe a little less coconut oil, and add melted Enjoy Life chocolate for a chocolate fudge.

Also-extremely sweet!photo 1 (25)photo 2 (26)

Garlic Charred Broccoli

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I’ve been craving broccoli. It upsets my stomach, but I eat it anyway because IT’S SO GOOD.

I bought two bags of organic broccoli from Trader Joe’s, dumped it all on a foil lined baking sheet, drizzled olive oil over it (very little), sprinkled with fresh ground sea salt and black pepper, and garlic powder. Roasted at 400 degrees until it started to char. Slightly crunchy, super flavorful and delicious!photo 1 (24) photo 2 (25) photo 3 (14)

Recipe Review-Paleo Pumpkin Spice Poppers!

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Truth be told, I rarely bake anymore. Not that I don’t miss it, I just don’t eat baked goods even if they are healthier, paleo-friendly, etc. Honestly, I’ve come to recognize how my brain and body feel when I eat sugar and I’m just not a fan anymore. That said, the holidays this year brought about the itch to bake. Seth and I had an ugly sweater party to go to in mid-December, and we always bring a lot of food (good cheeses, meats, raw honey, nut crackers, PIG CANDY), but I wanted to take something sweet this year, yet still on the healthier side, enter Paleo Pumpkin Spice Poppers from Rubies and Radishes!

They’re fabulous. Just hands down, FABULOUS and I highly recommend! The recipe is really easy to follow, and is one that you can make, then do something else if you’re busy (aren’t we all?), let them cool (go do something else), then finish the last step before heading to your get together. I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfect; like little miniature doughnut holes – doughnuts were my all time faileo food, I lived for doughnuts pre-paleo.

A few notes:

  • For the coating, I did use raw, organic maple sugar (ever since discovering this stuff, I’m a huge fan!)
  • I waited longer before rolling them in the butter/sugar/cinnamon mixture, so mine had been cool for some time
  • Even though I followed the recipe exactly – I yielded quite a bit more (fine by me!)

They were gone half-way through the ugly sweater party:photo 1 (22)photo 2 (23)

And the debut of 2013 Ugly Sweater, just for you 🙂photo 1 (23)photo 2 (24)