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Superfood Spiked Paleo Blueberry Ginger Granola (vegan)

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There are endless benefits to making your own snacks. And granola is definitely one that’s worth putting in some extra time in the kitchen to make. Granolas tend to be packed with some less than ideal ingredients like processed sugars, gluten, and sometimes preservatives. Additionally, granolas that are paleo or low-carb can often be very expensive. Making your own at home can save money and provide the freedom to use ingredients that are right for you and skip others that you prefer not to use. Plus it seriously does make your house smell wonderful.

This is so far the best loved granola flavor that’s come out of my kitchen. While ginger itself has TONS of health benefits, I decided to add in another superfood into the mix. Lucuma powder is a naturally sweetener and also packs in a wealth of nutrients and antioxidants. If you don’t want to though, feel free to leave it out! 

gluten free, grain free, paleo, low carb, high fat, vegan, dairy free, soy free, naturally sweetened

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Paleo Blueberry Ginger Granola

Paleo friendly, gluten free, grain free, and vegan granola is the perfect snack or addition to smoothies, yogurt bowls or straight out of the container. There's also an extra superfood powder hiding in there to up the health benefits of this tasty treat. PLUS it's lower in sugar, naturally sweetened, and has no weird ingredients. Wins all around!

gluten free, grain free, paleo, low carb, vegan, dairy free, naturally sweetened

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups walnuts raw, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup almonds raw, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup coconut shreds
  • 1/2 cup flaxseed meal
  • 1/2 cup lucuma powder optional, but encouraged
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 5 tbsp coconut oil melted
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger (or 2 tsp powdered)
  • 1/2 tsp pink sea salt
  • 3/4 cup dried blueberries

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 325 F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or baking mat.

  2. In a large bowl, mix together the melted coconut oil and maple syrup

  3. Then add the chopped nuts, coconut shreds, ginger, and sea salt to the large bowl. Mix dry with wet ingredients until all is well combined. 

  4. Once well combined, fold in the blueberries until evenly distributed.

  5. Pour granola mixture onto baking sheet and press down with a plastic spatula to ensure that it is tight and spread evenly. 

  6. Bake for 20 minutes, the turn the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for another 15-20 minutes or until just golden brown. Remove from the oven. 

  7. Let cool completely on baking sheet. No touching. 

  8. Once it has rested break up the granola into chunks. 

  9. Enjoy on top of smoothies, yogurt, in milk, or straight up!  Store in airtight container. 

Recipe Notes

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Zesty Herby Turmeric Salad Dressing (paleo, keto, vegan)

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A long long time ago, before I was as health conscious as I am now, I did not like salad. There was something about all the cold leaves and heavy creamy/oily dressings that I just could not enjoy. And if you asked me about lettuces back then I would have replied that they were simply a waste a space. Get-that-shredded-iceberg-nonsense-out-of-my-otherwise-delicious-burrito type of situation. It was only when I finally had my own kitchen my sophomore year of college and was able to shop and cook for myself that everything changed.

I could concoct my own salads and my own dressings and from there my love of fresh green salads. I would load up salad bowls with all the vegetables I could get my hands on, and top it off with a simple, light dressing. Usually just some lemon, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper and I was a happy young adult.

As my salad skills has evolved and I overcome my “fat-phobia” (i.e. years of everything without oils or other fats) my dressings have become much more vibrant and well rounded. I am still not one for anything too thick or heavy but this dressing is a fine balance of light yet still creamy and satisfying. All the fresh herbs, turmeric, and ginger truly complement and not overwhelm the vegetables in the salad. As if eating salad wasn’t healthy enough the fresh turmeric and ginger are insanely good for you loaded with vitamins and are natural anti-inflammatory. So wins all around for this dressing!

gluten free/ dairy free/keto/vegetarian/vegan/low carb/grain free/paleo/soy free

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Zesty Herby Turmeric Salad Dressing

A wonderful salad dressing that's perfect for amping up any salad and added health benefits from the fresh turmeric and ginger. 

gluten free/ dairy free/keto/vegetarian/vegan/low carb/grain free/paleo/soy free

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup mustard
  • 1/4 cup oil of choice avocado oil, olive, MCT will do
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp apple cider or rice vinegar
  • small knob peeled ginger or 1 tbsp dried
  • larger knob peeled turmeric or 2 tbsp dried
  • 1/4 tsp sweet paprika
  • handful of fresh cilantro
  • handful of fresh tyme
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • sweetener of choice if necessary

Instructions

Blend everything together in a blender or with a stick blender.

  1. Taste and add additional salt and pepper as necessary

  2. Dress your salads and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Some may be used to salad dressings having some sweetness to it. If so, add 1-2 tsp (or more if needed) of honey, maple syrup, stevia drops, etc until it tastes well balanced to you.