German Apple Muffins

Several weeks ago Civilized Caveman posted this wonderful picture and recipe for German Apple Pancakes! I knew that it was a must try since hubby and I love German Apple Pancakes.

Don't those just look amazing?

The day finally came where I had energy and all the ingredients to make these beauties... But mine did not turn out as fluffy or pancake like. Mine were more like muffins but that might be my fault since I changed just a few things to the recipe. I think that my Baking Soda has gone bad and did not allow the pancakes to rise like the above picture but WOW were they still good!!! 

They were still a sweet treat that everyone enjoyed!!! 


Ingredients:

• 6 Eggs
• 1 Cup Almond Milk
• 3 Tbsp Coconut Oil, melted
• 2 Tsp Vanilla
• 2 Tsp date mixture (2 dates microwaved in water and mushed)
• 1/4 Cup Coconut Flour
• 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
• 1/8 Tsp Nutmeg
• 2 Apples, cored and diced
• 2 Tbsp Coconut Oil
• 2 Tbsp Raw Organic Honey
• 1 Tsp Cinnamon
• 1 Tsp Nutmeg
• Juice of 1/2 Lemon
• Handful of crushed pecans or walnuts

The Directions:

1. Preheat Oven to 425 Degrees Fahrenheit
2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, almond milk, coconut oil, vanilla, and Date Mixture
3. In a small bowl, stir coconut flour, nutmeg, and baking soda
4. Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients and beat well to combine, set aside while you prepare the apples
5. In a small frying pan, heat 2 Tbsp coconut oil and raw organic honey  
6. Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg and juice of 1/2 Lemon and cook for 1 minute
7. Add in your apples and sauté until all your apples are nicely coated
8. Evenly divide your apple mixture between 8 Ramekins greased with coconut oil and then evenly divide your egg mixture on top of the apples between the 8 Ramekins
9. Place your Ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 20 Minutes at 425 and then reduce heat to 375 and cook for an additional 20 Minutes
10. Sprinkle with Pecans when removed from the oven
11. Enjoy

Pumpkin Bread

It is FALL and I am loving it! The weather has been beautiful here in Indiana and I have started craving fall like foods! :)  First up - Pumpkin Bread!!!! I tried this recipe with honey but next time am going to try it with dates. I also think I might add more pumpkin. It did not have the pumpkin flavor that I was wanted but think that adding maybe a whole cup or whole can of pumpkin. 

The Ingredients:

3/4 cup pumpkin puree

1/2 cup coconut flour, sifted

1/2 cup coconut oil, melted

6 eggs

2 tsp vanilla

1/4 cup raw honey

2 tsp pumpkin spice

1/2 tsp baking powder

handful of walnuts

2 TBSP cocoa powder

The Directions:

1.  Preheat oven to 400 Degrees 

2.  Sift the coconut flour and spices together, then add baking powder 

3.  In a separate bowl, mix all remaining ingredients except walnuts until well blended 

4.  Add the sifted flour and spices to the pumpkin puree 

5.  Mix well and sprinkle with chopped walnuts 

6.  Bake for 20- 30 minutes or until done 

ENJOY!!!!

Beef and vegetable soup

Hello SORE DAY! I have done a couple nights of videos this week and WOW am I sore!!!! I love feeling sore! I know that I worked hard and did my best at the workout. 

Today is Day 4 of my 30 day challenge to gain back control! I must admit that I quickly feel IMPROVED! It amazes me! Plus I feel great when I eat good and colorful!

 Eggs and Avocado

Strawberry, Spinach, Coconut, Almond Milk Smoothie

 The kids and I enjoyed leftovers!

I am so sorry for this terrible picture... I made soup the other night and SPACED taking a picture...

Beef and Vegetable Soup

The Ingredients:
Ground Beef
1 Zucchini
1 can tomatoes
1/2 red bell pepper
2 cups fresh spinach
2 cloves garlic
2 cups water

The Directions
Brown the meat. Drain the fat. Season the meat with Garlic Powder, Lemon Pepper, Basil, Nutmeg.

Add Spinach and cook down with the ground beef and garlic. Add can of tomatoes and water. Bring to boil. Add zucchini and bell pepper.

Once vegetables are tender serve and ENJOY!!!

This was a very quick and easy dinner! I just threw this together in 15 - 20 minutes.

30 day challenge

Happy Tuesday!!! 

I have wondered off the path (far off the path) and am back on!!! 

Hubby and I are starting a 90 day Insanity challenge and Monday I started a 30 day challenge. I am really going to try my best to document my daily food but that is a lot of work so I might commit to doing it once a week or use old picture! I cannot commit to EVERYDAY but I will do my best!!! :)

Egg Casserole

8 Eggs, 3 Asparagus, 8 cherry Tomatoes cut in half, Beef Bacon, 1/2 green bell pepper

Spinach and Strawberry Smoothie

Spring Mix Salad

Spring Lettuce, Strawberries, Avocado, Tomatoes, Beef Bacon, Sunflower seeds, Balsamic Vinegar Dressing

Chicken Curry Soup with Vegetables

The Ingredients:

6 - 8 chicken tenders

Curry Marinade (Curry Powder, Mustard Powder, Garlic Powder, Cinnamon, Cayenne Powder, Cumin and Coconut Oil)

Broccoli

3/4 red bell pepper

10 - 15 small carrots, chopped

1 can coconut milk

3 cups chicken broth

The Directions:

Soak Chicken in Curry Marinade for 6 - 12 hours. 

Brown chicken in frying pan. Add the chicken to pot and pour coconut milk over the chicken. Bring to a boil. Add the Chicken Broth and bring back to boil. Then Add the vegetables and let cook for 10 minutes. 

ENJOY!!!! 

Part of Tempt my Tummy Tuesday, Made from scratch Tuesday, hearth and soul blog hop, Tuesday at the Table, Tasty Tuesday, delectable tuesday, Real Food Wednesday, What's Cooking Wednesday, No Whine Wednesday, What's on your plate, Full Plate Thursday, Tip Day Thursday, Fight Back Friday

Primal/Paleo Den

Avocado Eggs with Coconut

I know, what a mixture!!!

You are probably thinking... "Lindsey, what are you thinking???"

Well - it was by mistake!!! I swear but it really turned out great and the kids loved it!!!!

***Picture is terrible --- SO SO SO SORRY! ***

Here is what happened! I was looking over the blogs I followed and saw PrimalToads $2.23 Happy Meal. Not reading all the directions and looking at my half avocado on the counter, I started making my eggs.  Really - I did not follow the directions at all... WHOOPS... But came out to be alright! Kids were happy and I was happy!!!

The Ingredients:
Farm Fresh LOCAL eggs
1/2 avocado
1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

Primal toad added cinnamon but I did not.

The Directions:
I tossed everything into my vitamix and mixed on a low setting. I added the whipped mixture into a hot pan with coconut oil and made scrambled eggs. 3 year old love that he was eating green eggs and baby didn't care about the color, just gobbled down!

ENJOY!!!!

Might I add -- I eat eggs and avocado together often. I usually cook my eggs over-medium and the pick up all the extra yolk with avocado pieces.

Spinach Egg Casserole

Jamie Oliver and FOOD REVOLUTION is back!!!! Last night, we watched the first episode of season two. This year, Jamie is taking on LA. 

Fast forward to 2:24. He breaks down the meat that school use... You will not believe it... 

I am looking forward to this season!!! WELCOME BACK JAMIE OLIVER!!!! 

Two quick ideas for you!!!! 

6 eggs, 1 cup spinach, chicken and apple sausage

Bake at 375 for 30 - 45 minutes.

Simple Dinner

Lemon, Thyme and Onion Chicken with mixed vegetables

Bake chicken at 350 for 20 - 30 minutes.