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Here is a delicious Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino Recipe, using cocoa powder instead of chocolate syrup and almond milk instead of cow’s milk.

Since there is now a new (beautiful, shiny) Starbucks only two blocks from my house. It has a drive-thru, and a fire pit, and just about everything you could desire out of a coffee shop. The only problem is, just because they moved into MY neighborhood, they are still charging me for all of those drinks!

 

mocha frappucino

Anyway, I was breaking the bank, and my coffee envelope. With the convenience of this new Starbucks locale. And I had to do something. So, I set out to figure out how to make my own. And while I was at it I wanted it to have some likeness of paleo, dairy free and sugar free was the goal.

The result was a delicious frappuccino that tastes just like the real deal, or possibly better. You be the judge.

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Serves: 2
 

A delicious paleo frap (don’t tell the crossfit people, I’m calling it that!)
Ingredients
  • ¾ c. cold coffee brewed double strength
  • 1 c. almond milk
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • 2 packets stevia
  • 2 c. ice

Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in a blender, blend, pour into two glasses, enjoy!This makes 2 frapps!

 

coconut flour biscuits

kellycain —  April 18, 2013 — Leave a comment

coconut flour biscuits

 

These coconut flour biscuits have helped me in the moments where I have craved something biscuit-or-bread-like. In living the paleo life, you really just occasionally want to pair a meal with something like a biscuit, but NOT a biscuit, because you know how it would make you feel afterwards! It all started the night I made roasted tomato & basil soup, which is SO good. But, the craving for a grilled cheese sandwich to pair with it, was slightly overwhelming, so I set out to make something that would stand in it’s place… and these coconut flour biscuits did the trick!

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paleo apple streusel egg muffins

I made these delicious paleo apple streusel egg muffins for brunch on Saturday morning. packed-with-protein (they have 9 eggs, 9!!). I love that they are grain free, dairy free, gluten free, sugar free, and all-around paleo approved!

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Sometimes I find that we often write about our successes and not-so-often our failures in the land of social media/blog world. This week I had two failed paleo meals and I’m here to tell you all about them!

This week I am attempting emeals paleo plan that I got for a mega deal from Groupon. ($5 for an entire year – due to some groupon bucks I had! score for a deal!)

I have so much fun posting pictures as I learn to cook and eat differently. We’ve (my fam and me) have been eating Paleo for about a month now and needed some fresh ideas for meals and emeals really supplied that with their paleo plan (grocery list included, score!) Sometimes, I found, branching out means failed meal attempts…

This week there were two of those. 

Lemony Tuna Salad – which was just not my speed – Jer ate it and was fine with it!

Curried Pulled Pork – was ick. I really don’t like pork and I think that was my issue, not the recipe

BUT — I tried! So, two failed recipes that won’t be featured in my kitchen ever again. I’ll get back on track posting pictures and recipes as soon as I pick one that I love and want to share with you!

If you need some ideas for meal planning, check out emeals, they have all kinds of plans and some of them include budgets, and specific stores with prices! It just doesn’t get easier!

If you’re wondering what paleo is check out this post: what is paleo? 

Yesterday I posted some very basics on the how to of a paleo meal plan on $75 a week. Today I want to post what my actual meal plan was… which is to be followed by how two of them didn’t turn out so hot… but in the name of trying something new {all of this is brand spankin’ new to me y’all} it’s worth it!

paleo meal plan on $75 a week

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I wanted to write out and share how it is possible to paleo meal plan on $75 a week while eating paleo/REAL foods!

paleo meal plan on $75 a week

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what is paleo?

kellycain —  April 3, 2013 — 2 Comments

I am not any kind of paleo expert, but I can tell you this…

I started changing the way I eat.

Remember my 7 journey I started in January? If you don’t I’ll give you the short version -the goal was to eat only 7 foods for one month. It challenged me to my core, it ripped my little cheez-it & diet coke loving heart to shreds, why? well because it helped me to start thinking about food differently. Not only that, but when whole-wheat bread was one of my foods and my stomach was in knots every night… I knew something was off. As soon as I elimanated the whole wheat bread/gluten I felt much better. Way better.

There are so many food buzz words these days

clean eating, gluten free, paleo, low-carb, low-fat. All of these can be a confusing mix when you are just trying to figure out how to eat healthy. Which is where I found myself 3 months ago.

Once my diet was gluten free – I was still noticing the reality that I needed to go a step further to feel even better. That was when I moved into Paleo.

Paleo is this:

Veggies

Meats

Oils, Nuts & Seeds

Some Fruits (Berries)

Avoiding:

Dairy

Sugar

Wheat/Grain

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There is a much more detailed description here  But these are the main points if you’re thinking about hopping on board. My paleo pinterest board is full of lots of great recipes & infographics.

If you have more questions – please ask, as I’m learning too!

roasted cabbage

kellycain —  March 27, 2013 — 2 Comments

Never did I ever think roasted cabbage would be on my favorite foods list. But boy was I closed minded. Roasted cabbage is delicious as a snack or a side to any meal.

One of the great things about eating paleo is that I’m rediscovering foods in a new way. Before, I probably never would have thought of roasting cabbage, but now I am forced to think differently about the foods that I am consuming.

We enjoyed our roasted cabbage as an alternative to the corned beef and cabbage combo on St. Patrick’s day!

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carrot fries!

kellycain —  March 25, 2013 — Leave a comment

Carrot fries are a delicious side dish for any meal. They taste strikingly similar to sweet potato fries but less starchy.

These bad boys are super easy to make, which makes them taste better I think!

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homemade kale chips

kellycain —  March 17, 2013 — Leave a comment

These homemade kale chips are actually really good and simple to make! They are crunchy AND healthy. Who doesn’t love a snack with a good crunch? Oh, and they’re green! Happy St. Patty’s Day!

I love that they are made with three ingredients. Kale, Olive Oil, and Sea Salt.

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