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Kale and Chicken Stew with Almond Butter(whole30, paleo)

Chicken and Kale Almond Butter Stew Chicken and Kale Almond Butter Stew

It’s frigid outside right now. F-R-I-G-I-D.

I don’t dislike winter, I swear, but right about now I could use a good dose of vitamin D and some sunshine. And since I’m not planning any trips down south a big hearty stew will have to do.  Creamy, flavourful and whole30 friendly this kale and chicken stew with almond butter is THE BEST to help you warm up while the temperature continues to dip.

Are you ready to give it a go?

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Thumbprint Cookies (paleo, vegan)

thumbprint cookies (paleo, vegan)thumbprint cookies (paleo, vegan)

Have you ever had a cookie that tastes like an almond butter and jam sandwich? Because this cookie is just that.

This is a paleo and vegan thumbprint cookie made with almond butter and raspberry chia jam and it is deee-lish-ous.

They are doughy (if you have come for a crunchy cookie move along please) and not too sweet.  Filled with a tart raspberry jam and drizzled with just the right amount of chocolate and I cannot stop eating them.  *quietly sneaks into the kitchen for another cookie, or six*

And guess what? They are perfect for your holiday cookie swap or as a gift!  Let’s give them a go!

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Thai Almond Butter Sauce (paleo, whole30, vegan)

Whole 30 Thai Almond Butter SauceWhole 30 Thai Almond Butter Sauce

Whole 30 friends where are you at? 

If you are missing all of the treats and desserts during your whole30 stint like I am (I am missing this and this and this and this and this) then maybe creamy sauces and dips are your answer.  So stop scrolling through Instagram and Pinterest looking at all the desserts you could be eating and make this Thai Almond Butter Sauce.  It’s good.  And I mean REALLY good. Creamy, tangy, a little spicy and takes 10 minutes to make. 

Are you ready to give it a go?

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Roasted Banana Popsicles with Almond Butter(vegan and paleo)

roasted banana popsicles #vegan #paleoroasted banana popsicles #vegan #paleo

Happy Long weekend and Happy Canada Day to all of my Canadian internet friends!  I am just popping on here quickly with literally the tastiest popsicle recipe EVER so that you too can enjoy these while the temperature climbs up and up and up. I’m not complaining though- I remember those cold short days in the dead of winter.  So my solution to 40 degree heat is eating all the popsicles I can handle.  These popsicles are acceptable at any and all of the following times:

  1. breakfast
  2. post breakfast snack
  3. pre lunch snack
  4. lunch
  5. mid afternoon snack
  6. pre dinner snack
  7. dinner (have two for dinner cause obviously you need to fill up)
  8. dessert
  9. midnight snack

Are you ready to give these heat savers a go?

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Almond, Miso, Cilantro Dressing

almond miso cilantro dressing #vegan almond miso cilantro dressing #vegan

I am a firm believer that the dressing makes the salad.  You can have great ingredients but if the dressing is only meh… then the salad is only meh. This doesn’t mean the dressing has to be fancy, au contraire, my friend. I’m not into fancy at all and in fact, the less time it takes to make a dressing, the better.  TBH, my usual go-to is olive oil, balsamic, salt and pepper because I’m lazy like that.  But really, a dressing like this is totally worth those extra five minutes.  Yup, five minutes and you will have a creamy, dreamy sauce to pour on everything.

I do have a slight obsession with this dressing right now. I am busy putting it on all the things.  Snacky? Dressing and veggies. Dinner? Dressing and tacos. Lunch? Dressing and salad. You get the idea.

With so many of my favourite ingredients in it how can I not be obsessed. Things like creamy almond butter, light and flavourful miso paste, cilantro (team cilantro for always and ever here), lime juice and a few others to bring it all together.  I was originally going to post this with a bowl recipe coming up but thought it needed a post all it’s own.  Are you ready for it?

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