Everyday Paleo (41 page)

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Spoon even amounts onto each peach half and bake for 25 minutes.

Paleo Apple Muffins

I woke up early one Saturday morning, rolled over bleary eyed, woke up my husband, and told him, “I really want muffins.” John laughed at me and said, “Good luck, babe; that sounds impossible.” The challenge was on! I nearly sprinted to the kitchen, gulped down my espresso in order to clear my head, and I made these darn good muffins—just to prove that I could! I dedicate these muffins to my precious, beautiful, amazing little niece Shaela, who was one of the first little people to try and enjoy my Apple Muffins. I love you sweet Shaela!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

• 2¼ cups almond meal
  
• 4 eggs
  
• 1 organic apple, finely diced
  
• 1 very ripe banana
  
• ¼ cup coconut oil
  
• 1/3 cup water
  
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
  
• 1 heaping tablespoon cinnamon
  

1.
Preheat oven to 350°F.

2.
Using a fork, mash the banana in the bottom of a large mixing bowl.

3.
Add all other ingredients and mix by hand. The batter will not be super thick, but more like a cake batter.

4.
Using a bit more coconut oil, grease a muffin tin. Fill the tins about ¾ full. Bake for 15–20 minutes. You will know they are done when you can insert a toothpick into the middle of a muffin and it comes out clean.

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Serve hot out of the oven with some organic butter melted on top, accompanied by eggs over-easy and hot black coffee. Makes approximately 16 muffins.

Berry Good Cobbler

Another crowd pleaser. I have made Berry Good Cobbler many times for paleo and non-paleo eaters alike, always with excellent reviews! Try this same recipe with peaches, apples, or even blueberries.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Serves: 6

• 3 cups fresh or frozen blackberries (or other berry of your choice)
  
• 1 egg
  
• 1½ cups almond meal
  
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  
• Drizzle of raw organic honey
  
• “So Delicious” brand unsweetened coconut milk
  

1.
Preheat oven to 350°F.

2.
Pour the blackberries into a pie pan.

3.
In a small bowl, mix together the egg, almond meal, and coconut oil, and shake in the cinnamon. Stir well until the mixture starts to crumble. If you wish, drizzle a bit of raw organic honey on top of the blackberries.

4.
By hand, evenly crumble the almond meal mixture on top of the blackberries and bake in your preheated oven for 35 minutes.

5.
Serve in bowls with cold “So Delicious” brand coconut milk poured over the top.

Great Balls of Dates

These “date candies” are another fun treat for the holidays, and they are easy for little hands to make and eat. Try wrapping these up in little tins, topping with a ribbon, and giving out as gifts!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

• 20 medjool dates, seeds removed
  
• ½ cup almond butter
  
• ¼ cup coconut flour
  
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  
• Finely shredded coconut flakes