Not a fan of Fad Diets as most times people can't stay on them for long

But I am a huge fan of 

Eating Clean and Healthy

and love trying new recipes!

Todays Recipe was from 

Just Eat Real Food - 

Paleo Banana Bread Muffins – small batch

Ingredients

1. 1 1/2 cup almond flour
2. 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
3. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
5. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
6. pinch of nutmeg
7. pinch of salt
8. 2 very ripe bananas, mashed
9. 2 eggs
10. 1 tablespoon honey
11. 1 tablespoon olive oil
12. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13. 1/3 chopped walnuts, plus more for topping

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place muffins cups in muffin tin and set aside.

In a large bowl, sift together almond flour, flaxseed, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.

In a separate bowl, add the mashed bananas, eggs, honey, vanilla and olive oil – mix well.

With you hands, make a slight well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Add in chopped walnuts. Stir until combined.

Fill the baking cups about 3/4 full. Sprinkle a few chopped walnuts over each cup. Bake muffins for 21-23 minutes or insert a toothpick into the center and if it comes out clean, it’s time to remove.

Let cool for 5-10 minutes and enjoy!

I smeared a little coconut oil and it was delicious!

Served this with a big batch of homemade Chilli - Delish!!

Dangers!!!

Must try Smoothie

http://theorganicmomma.com/coconut-milk-smoothie-weight-loss/

I wanted to share with you a recipe I’ve created that has greatly helped me on my weight loss journey.  It’s based off of a whole lot of research I’ve done about the amazing properties of coconut and coconut oil, particularly with regards to weight loss.

Now, before I go any further, let me make one point: coconut oil is very high in saturated fat and calories, BUT, neither of those things are unhealthy NOR do they cause weight gain, contrary to what well meaning, mainstream health gurus will tell you.  There’s a whole lot more to be said about that topic, and I’ll be discussing it more later on this month.  (So be on the lookout for more posts showing you how to lose weight with coconut oil, without starving!) But for now, I’d encourage you to read the book "Eat Fat Lose Fat" by Sally Fallon & Mary Enig.  You’ll never think the same way again about fat!  You’ll be happier too!

Anyway, back to my recipe.  This recipe incorporates fat burning and metabolism revving UP coconut milk and coconut oil, high protein from eggs, and antioxidants and fiber from organic berries.  And let me just say, you will be full for HOURS from this smoothie.  I have it almost every day for lunch, but it would make a great breakfast too.  Plus, it takes less than 3 minutes to prepare.  (A must for busy Mom’s or anybody else who’s on the go!)

So without further ado, here’s my coconut milk smoothie for weight loss: (or anyone needing a filling, extremely nutritious snack or meal replacement)

Coconut Milk Smoothie For Weight Loss

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. organic coconut milk, (I like the Native Forest brand, the container is BPA free)
• 1 tablespoon organic extra virgin coconut oil (I like the Nutiva brand)
• 2 eggs, organic, free range, and yes, raw!
• 1/4 cup organic frozen raspberries or other frozen berry
• 1 frozen organic banana
• Optional: 1 tsp- 1 tbsp organic raw honey ( I leave this out but you might prefer it!)

Directions:

In a high powered blender or VitaMix, blend well until desired consistency is achieved.  ENJOY!

I can’t wait to hear how you like this smoothie!  Let me know when you try it!  With love,

Catherine Slezinger

New recipe Maple Pork Sweet Tater by D'Lynne

Sauté 1 lb ground pork with
A bit of olive oil
A bit of fennel
A smidgen of pumpkin pie spice
A healthy bunch of minced garlic
A bit of sea salt
And Maple Syrup
Till pork is fully cooked
Serve over a baked sweet potato
Drizzled with more maple syrup
Gluten free and Paelo Friendly

Yummy

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