Author: Kimberly Roberto

Wife, Mom, Daughter, Business Owner with a Passion for Cooking and Eating Healthy Food and Helping Others to do the Same!

Loaded Cauliflower Chicken Bake

This recipe was inspired to give people a healthy dish to enjoy at their Super Bowl parties.  It was so simple to make and was a hit with the family.  It somewhat resembles a loaded baked potato but uses cauliflower instead of potatoes.  It would be great to bring to any potluck or family event.  If you are trying to avoid dairy, you can add nutritional yeast to the top instead of cheese.

Loaded Cauliflower Chicken Bake
• 1 head organic cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 tablespoon high quality paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (check ingredients)
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 package turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
• 1-2 cups organic, grass fed cheddar cheese, grated OR 1 cup nutritional yeast
•1-2 green onions, chopped

Mix the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce together in a large bowl.  Add cauliflower and chicken and mix until everything is covered with the spice mixture.  Put into a large glass baking dish and cook at 425 degrees for about 40 minutes.  Top with grated cheese and bacon and place back in the oven until the cheese is melted.  Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

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Strawberry Cheesecake Fat Bombs

This is a great frozen treat made from organic butter and cream cheese  They are a great alternative to ice cream.

IMG_0368•1/2 cup organic strawberries (preferably fresh)

•8 oz (1 brick) organic cream cheese, softened

•1/4 cup organic butter, softened and cut into chunks

•2 tablespoons erythritol OR 10 drops liquid stevia

•1 tablespoon vanilla extract

The butter and cream cheese should come to room temperature (do not let it melt, they need to be firm).  Cut the leaves off of the strawberries and put in a blender with the erythritol and vanilla and mix until smooth.  Add the strawberry mixture to the cream cheese and butter and mix with a hand mixer or in a food processor.  Spoon into a silicone muffin tray or candy molds.  Freeze for 1-2 hours then pop out and store in the freezer.

Note:  this recipe was adapted from the original on http://www.ketodietapp.com

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Advanced Plan Fudge

This is a great, sweet treat to have on hand.  It is loaded with good fats so it needs to be refrigerated.  Add peppermint essential oil for a chocolate mint version.

fudge•1 cup raw cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
•½ cup coconut oil, softened
•½ cup coconut butter, softened
•½ cup almond butter or cashew nut butter
•¾ cup erythritol or pure stevia to taste
•1 tablespoon vanilla extract
•¼ teaspoon sea salt

optional:  2-3 drops peppermint essential oil

Mix all ingredients with a hand mixer until blended well.  Put into a parchment lined glass dish and freeze for 1-2 hours until firm.  Cut into squares and enjoy.

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Core Plan Stuffing

Here is a stuffing recipe that is Core Plan approved.  It replaces the traditional white bread with sprouted grain or spelt bread.  It tastes remarkably like the traditional stuffing everyone is used to so it will be a crowd pleaser for your holiday table.

gluten free stuffing2 packages organic chicken sausage, squeezed out of the casing, crumbled and cooked

1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onions
1 tbsp celery seed
1 tbsp poultry seasoning
1 loaf sprouted grain or spelt bread, toasted and cut into crouton sized chunks
sea salt and pepper to taste
4-5 organic eggs, beaten
½ cup organic, free range chicken broth

Mix all ingredients and put into a casserole dish and bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes or until browned.

 

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Healthy Cranberry Sauce

This is a holiday favorite but unfortunately, store bought versions are loaded with sugar and are sickeningly sweet!  Cranberries are tart and this recipe highlights their tartness but is lightly sweetened with stevia and oranges.  Remember…it will not taste as sweet as what you are used to.  Embrace the tartness 🙂

cranberry sauce• 2 bags of fresh cranberries (usually 12 ounce bags)
• ¾ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
• ½ cup of organic applesauce (no sugar added)
• ½ cup of water
• juice and zest of one organic orange
• ½ – 2 teaspoons pure stevia extract (to taste)
• dash cinnamon (optional)
• dash ground cloves (optional)

 

 

Put cranberries, orange  juice, applesauce and water in a saucepan and and bring to a boil.

Keep on medium heat, stirring constantly until the cranberries start to explode (about 10-15 minutes).

Reduce to a simmer and mix the additional orange juice, zest, and stevia in to the  cranberry mixture. Simmer about 10 minutes longer.

Cool completely and refrigerate before serving.

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Max Fitterade

This is a great way to replenish electrolytes lost during a workout since it uses coconut water.  It is super-hydrating and has the added benefit of high-antioxidant berries.

Max Fitterade8 ounces coconut water (preferably raw – most commercial brands are processed)
handful frozen berries
juice of ½ – 1 lemon (to taste)
dash of liquid stevia, if desired

Blend everything in  a high-powered blender or Vitamix.

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