Pumpkin Muffins (Gluten, Grain & Dairy Free)

Pumpkin Muffins (Gluten, Grain & Dairy Free)

Pumpkin Muffins make for a healthy breakfast, snack or treat during the autumn. These muffins are soft, moist & full of fall flavour! In addition, they contain nutrient-dense protein and healthy fats that will help to fuel you right. This recipe is free of gluten, grains & dairy, making it the perfect paleo treat!

Five reasons to love pumpkin muffins …

  1. These muffins are easy to make with basic & wholesome ingredients. Only one bowl required!
  2. They’re gluten, grain & dairy free, yet they’re fluffy, moist and delicious. No one will know the difference.
  3. They’re naturally sweetened with maple syrup, rather than loaded with refined sugar or artificial sweeteners.
  4. These muffins feature warming pumpkin pie spices so they taste even better with your favorite pumpkin latte. It’s a match made in pumpkin spice heaven!
  5. They freeze well and thaw out fast at room temperature or defrost them in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds, or until gently warmed through. You can also get them a little toasty in the oven or toaster-oven.

Pumpkin Muffins Gluten & Dairy Free

Here’s what you need for Pumpkin Muffins:

DIY pumpkin pie spice

INGREDIENTS:
3 tbsp cinnamon
2 tsp ginger
2 tsp nutmeg
1 ½ tsp allspice
1 ½ tsp cloves

I recommend buying organic ground spices to make this blend. Mix spices together in a bowl and store in a small glass jar. Feel free to double or triple this recipe so you have plenty of pumpkin pie spice for the season.

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Pumpkin Muffins Gluten & Dairy Free

Pumpkin Muffins

Pumpkin Muffins make for a healthy breakfast, snack or treat during the autumn. These muffins are soft, moist & full of fall flavour! In addition, they contain nutrient-dense protein and healthy fats that will help to fuel you right.
This recipe is free of gluten, grains & dairy, making it the perfect paleo treat! 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack/Treat
Cuisine: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Paleo
Servings: 12 medium muffins

Ingredients
 

  • 5 pastured eggs
  • 200 ml canned pumpkin purée
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour, sifted
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted & cooled
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder, or 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F and place liners in muffin tray.
  • Add all wet ingredients into a mixing bowl and whisk.
  • Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and whisk until a thick smooth batter forms.
  • Fill each muffin tray with batter.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes. Let muffins cool in tray before removing. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or store for longer in the freezer using freezer bags.
Keyword autumn, coconut flour, fall, muffins, pumpkin, thanksgiving

 

Creamy Cilantro & Lime Salmon (AIP, Paleo, Keto)

Creamy Cilantro & Lime Salmon (AIP, Paleo, Keto)

Creamy Cilantro & Lime Salmon is the perfect quick and healthy lunch recipe! It’s super easy to prepare with just 5 simple ingredients needed and zero cooking time. Just pack all ingredients in a container and off you go! This delicious canned fish recipe is AIP, paleo, low-carb & keto.

DID YOU KNOW? Farmed fish contain excess omega-6 compared to wild-caught fish. Eat wild-caught salmon to help boost your omega-3 levels, which helps to fight inflammation.

Not only does wild salmon contain one of the highest omega-3 contents of any type of fish – making it a great anti-inflammatory food – but each serving is also packed with tons of other vitamins, minerals and protein as well.

Aim for 1-2 servings of wild salmon like Sockeye, Chinook, Coho or Pink each week. If you’re having a hard time consuming roughly 1lb of oily fish weekly, I recommend supplementing with a high-quality fish oil. This will help keep your omega 3 levels in check.

Creamy Cilantro & Lime Salmon (AIP, Paleo, Keto)

What you need for Creamy Cilantro & Lime Salmon:

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Creamy Cilantro & Lime Salmon (AIP, Paleo, Keto)

Creamy Cilantro & Lime Salmon

Creamy Cilantro & Lime Salmon is the perfect quick and healthy lunch recipe! It’s super easy to prepare with just 5 simple ingredients needed and zero cooking time. Just pack all ingredients in a container and off you go! This delicious canned fish recipe is AIP, paleo, low-carb & keto.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: AIP, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo
Servings: 1

Ingredients
 

  • 1 can wild sockeye salmon
  • 1/4 cup sprouts of choice
  • 1-2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil mayo, for AIP version use 1/2 an avocado (mashed)
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • Sea salt & black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients in a bowl or glass container.
  • Enjoy this healthy canned fish recipe on its own, on top of a salad or in a healthy wrap.
Keyword avocado, avocado oil mayo, canned fish, canned salmon, cilantro, dairy free, gluten free, grain free, lime, salmon
Sardines with Cilantro & Dill Chimichurri (AIP, Paleo, Keto)

Sardines with Cilantro & Dill Chimichurri (AIP, Paleo, Keto)

Sardines with Cilantro & Dill Chimichurri is the perfect go-to lunch recipe! It’s super quick to prepare and packed with nutrition and fresh flavour. This easy and nutrient-rich recipe is AIP, paleo, low-carb & keto friendly.

DID YOU KNOW? Supplemental calcium is not only ineffective for bone health, but is associated with some pretty serious health risks, including heart disease, cancer and kidneys stones.

A meta-analysis of studies involving more than 12,000 people published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found that calcium supplementation increases the risk of:

  • Heart attack by 31 percent
  • Stroke by 20 percent
  • Death from all causes by 9 percent

In addition, daily supplementation of calcium at 1,000 mg is associated with increased prostate cancer risk and an increase in kidney stones.

Lastly, a Swedish study reported a 40 percent higher risk of death among women with high calcium intakes (1,400 mg and above), and a 157 percent higher risk of death if those women were taking a 500-mg calcium supplement daily.

Learn more about Why You Should Think Twice about Taking Calcium Supplements (an article written by Chris Kresser, a Functional Medicine Practitioner).

Consider getting your calcium from food sources like:

  • High-quality dairy products
  • Canned, bone-in fish (e.g., sardines, salmon, etc.)
  • Dark, leafy greens
  • Almonds and seeds (especially poppy and sesame)

Cilantro & Dill Chimichurri

What you need for Sardines with Cilantro & Dill Chimichurri:

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Sardines with Cilantro & Dill Chimichurri

Sardines with Cilantro & Dill Chimichurri

Sardines with Cilantro & Dill Chimichurri is the perfect go-to lunch recipe! It’s super quick to prepare and packed with nutrition and fresh flavour. This easy and nutrient-rich recipe is AIP, paleo, low-carb & keto friendly. 
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: AIP, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo
Servings: 1

Ingredients
 

  • 1 can wild sardines
  • 1/2 avocado, chopped
  • 1-2 tbsp Cilantro & Dill Chimichurri, recipe link in notes
  • 1/4 cup sprouts of choice

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl or container.
  • Enjoy on its own, in a healthy wrap or on top of a salad.
Keyword dairy free, fish recipe, gluten free, grain free, healthy lunch, herbs, quick meals, sardines
Cilantro & Dill Chimichurri (AIP, Plant-Based, Paleo)

Cilantro & Dill Chimichurri (AIP, Plant-Based, Paleo)

This Cilantro & Dill Chimichurri is great way to quickly add flavour to fish and seafood. It’s not only packed with amazing flavour, but detoxifying herbs and ingredients as well. AIP, plant-based, paleo, low-carb & keto.

Feel free to try this chimichurri on top of eggs, pork, chicken and vegetables. It’s an excellent complement to many foods. I love adding it to canned fish for a quick and healthy meal during a busy work week. Try this super easy sardine recipe that uses this flavourful chimichurri!

What you need for Cilantro & Dill Chimichurri:

Make this recipe in just 5-minutes …

1. Pulse herbs, lemon juice and garlic in food processor.

2. Slowly stream in olive oil as the food processor is running.

3. Stir in sea salt and black pepper after processing.

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Cilantro & Dill Chimichurri

Cilantro & Dill Chimichurri

This Cilantro & Dill Chimichurri is great way to quickly add flavour to fish and seafood. It's not only packed with amazing flavour, but detoxifying herbs and ingredients as well. AIP, plant-based, paleo, low-carb & keto.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: AIP, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo, Plant-Based
Servings: 6

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup fresh dill
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon, juice only
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Pulse herbs, lemon juice and garlic in food processor. Scrape sides if needed.
  • Slowly stream in olive oil as the food processor is running. Scrape sides occasionally.
  • Stir in sea salt and black pepper after processing.
  • Use right away or store in an air-tight jar in the fridge for use later. Use within 4 days or store in the freezer for up to a month.
Keyword dairy free, detox, fish, gluten free, grain free, herbs, lemon, seafood, soy free

 

 

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus (Keto, AIP, Paleo)

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus (Keto, AIP, Paleo)

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus is the perfect appetizer for your next dinner party or date night dinner. The fresh flavours of asparagus wrapped in thinly sliced, lightly salted prosciutto is a mouthwatering pair. It’s easy to prepare, with only 2 simple ingredients required!

If you want to take this appetizer a step further, pair with a sparkling white wine. It’s a match made in appetizer heaven!

What you need for Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Asparagus
Prosciutto

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Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus is the perfect appetizer for your next dinner party. The fresh flavours of asparagus wrapped in thinly sliced, lightly salted prosciutto is a mouthwatering pair.
If you want to take this appetizer a step further - pair with a sparkling white wine. It's a match made in appetizer heaven!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: AIP, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

  • 1 bunch of asparagus
  • 10-15 prosciutto slices, thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Cut off ends/bottoms of asparagus then cut the stalks into three even lengths.
  • Steam or boil until stalks are firm but tender.
  • Drain and let cool (you can store the asparagus in the fridge until you are ready to prepare and serve)
  • Tightly wrap 3-4 pieces of asparagus in a prosciutto slice. Keep on wrapping until you run out of asparagus or prosciutto.
Keyword asparagus, dairy free, gluten free, grain free, prosciutto

 

Beef Taco Zucchini Noodles (Low-Carb, Keto, Paleo)

Beef Taco Zucchini Noodles (Low-Carb, Keto, Paleo)

You’ll never have to miss out on Taco Tuesday again with Beef Taco Zucchini Noodles! This recipe is a low-carb & whole food twist on a classic Mexican dish. Free of dairy, grains and gluten, plus keto & paleo. WARNING! This dish is just as delicious on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

Are you trying to incorporate more low-carb meals into your diet to help you lose weight or maintain your weight?

OR maybe you just feel better after eating meals that contains low-carb whole foods instead of high-carb processed grains?

There are so many great tasting dishes out there that tend to be on the high-carb side of the meal spectrum. BUT with a little bit of creativity in the kitchen you can achieve those same great flavours without all the carbs–or with whole food carbs that will serve your body better.

Check out this low-carb & whole food twist on a classic Mexican dish!

Beef Taco Zucchini Noodles Paleo Keto

What you need for Beef Taco Zucchini Noodles:

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Beef Taco Zucchini Noodles

You'll never have to miss out on Taco Tuesday again with Beef Taco Zucchini Noodles! This recipe is a low-carb & whole food twist on a classic Mexican dish. Free of dairy, grains and gluten, plus keto & paleo. WARNING! This dish is just as delicious on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Keto, Low-Carb, Mexican, Paleo
Servings: 2

Equipment

  • Spiralizer
  • Stove-top pan

Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
  • 2 large zucchini
  • 1 pack mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • Sea salt & black pepper, to taste

Toppings

  • 1 avocado
  • 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp Plain coconut kefir
  • 4 tbsp salsa
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Spiralize zucchini and set aside.
  • In a large pan over medium heat, sauté onion in oil until transparent. Add in mushrooms and continue to sauté for a couple more minutes.
  • Add in ground beef and all seasoning, including sea salt and black pepper. Break a part beef and cook until browned.
  • Remove beef from the pan and set aside, covered. Toss zucchini noodles into empty beef pan and cook slightly, coating zoodles with leftover bits from the beef (medium-low heat, ~2 minutes)
  • Place cooked zoodles onto a plate and add beef on top.
  • Top each dish with 2 tbsp. salsa, 1 tbsp. sour cream/coconut kefir, 1/2 avocado, 1/2 lime and fresh parsley/cilantro.
  • Combine all these wonderful flavours and enjoy!
Keyword avocado, chili powder, dairy free, gluten free, grain free, ground beef, healthy taco recipe, mexican meal, salsa, soy free