If you’re looking for a fun, festive homemade gift to share with family, foodie friends or even just your fine self, or you simply want to save a few $$ not buying expensive, fancy lattes this Christmas then look no further friend, I have you covered!

All natural, quick and easy, healthy, homemade Chai spice mix for everyone!!!!

Made with just a handful of pantry staples that I bet you have on hand already and comes together in one bowl (or jar or even just a ziplock bag) in a matter of seconds!

So simple but the end result is nothing short of divine!

This healthy, homemade chai spice mix brings together all those heart and belly warming tastes and smells that come to mind when I think of the holidays.

No matter the time of year, the smell alone is enough to transport me to another time and another place where the air is crisp, the mountains are capped with snow and everything just seems to sparkle.

Don’t you just love the way food, both taste and smell, has the ability to magically transport you to another time and another place and bring back the most incredible memories and feelings that are just so strong, it’s as though you could reach out and hug them?!

Well that’s what this spice mix does for me?!

I don’t know what it is about this combination of spices (think cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg and cloves ) just makes my heart and soul all kinds of happy.

The smell alone has me feeling all of those warm, fuzzy feels!

It’s deep and earthy, subtly sweet and perfectly spiced!

It’s like a little jar of happiness!

One taste and I know you will be as in love with it as I am.

Trust me, once you have your deliciously simple, perfectly spiced, magical jar of chai ready,  your kitchen smells like heaven and you’re feeling all of those warm and fuzzy feels you’re going to want to sprinkle that stuff on alll of the things!!!!

And so you should!

Use it as you would any store-bought chai blend, mix with milk or water to make yourself a fancy little latte (hot or iced) add it to a smoothies, spice up your fave cookies, or pancakes, or waffles, or banana bread . . . honestly the ways you can use it a limited only by your imagination so dream big my friend . . . epic, un-parralled deliciousness await!

Sugar-Free Caffeine Free Dairy free Gluten Free Vegan Keto & Paleo Friendly

6 ingredients, 2 minutes in the making . . .

From my heart to yours, let the festive fun begin!

Make it. Eat it. Love, love, love it!

Healthy, Homemade Chai Spice Mix {Sugar Free – Caffeine Free – Dairy Free}

Makes approx 1/2 cup of heaven scented, purely magical, healthy, homemade chai spice mix

Ingredients –

4 Tablespoons of ground cinnamon

3 Tablespoons of ground ginger

4 teaspoons of Cardamom

1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon of ground cloves

1/4-1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper (depending on how spicy you like it)

Method –

1 – Place all ingredients into a small bowl or glass jar (or even just a zip lock bag would work)  and stir (or shake) to combine.

2 – Store in a sealed, air tight container (or ziplock bag). Should keep well for up to 3 months.

Enjoy xo

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Question of the day –

What’s your favorite, warm and fuzzy food related, holiday flavor, scent or memory?

Feel free to share recipes, or links recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your healthy, homemade chai spice mix (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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{Date Free} Chai Spiced Nut Butter Fudge Bites!!!

Um, you guys…. these date free, chai spiced nut butter fudge bites!are life and you need them in yours, asap!

Not even kidding, these babies are so unbelievably delicious it’s kind of insane, especially considering how easy they are to throw together!

Honestly, as far as recipes go it doesn’t get much easier than this  . . .

1 – First we toast our nuts – which is actually optional but highly recommended – I’ve made these fudge bites with both toasted and un-toasted and either way they are super yummy but , toasting the nuts first makes them next level delicious, if you ask me it’s worth the extra 5-10 minutes, but you do you!

2 – Throw em’ into your food processor or blender with some nut butter, coconut oil, vanilla and spices

3 – Scoop or roll into delicious little bite size pieces

4 – Chill

5 – Drizzle with chocolate and sprinkle with sea salt,  if you want.

6 – Devour!

Done and done!

Ahhhh you guys, I am so excited to finally share this recipe with you. I know you have been asking for date free snack recipes for the longest time and at last, at last they are here at last!

I appreciate your patience friends and believe me when I say, these fudge bites, 100% worth the wait!

I am seriously obsessed with these delicious little morsels and I can not wait for you to try them for yourself because I know you are going to absolutely love them just as much as I do!

Sugar Free – Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Grain Free – DATE FREE – Vegan – Keto – Paleo friendly but most importantly they really do taste like an absolute dream!

They are the perfect balance of salty and sweet infused with just a hint of vanilla that heart and belly warming hum of chai inspired spices . . .

And don’t even get me started on the texture!

Silky smooth, melt in the mouth and deliciously buttery with just the right amount of crunch  . . .

And then we have that chocolate drizzle  . . . which, in the interest of full disclosure I added mainly to try to make them look a little prettier . . . without that drizzle although delicious they’re just so . . . beige . . .

Pretty sure we have all previously agreed that a drizzle of chocolate (or chocolate in any way, shape of form) really does just make everything better . . .

Add a pinch of flaky sea salt . . .

Yep, dead!

All natural, quick and easy, subtly sweet, deliciously buttery, perfectly spiced, date free nut butter fudge bites . . .

6 ingredients, 10 minutes in the making . . .

Make them. Eat them. Love, love, love them.

Date Free Chai Spiced Nut Butter Fudge Bites
{Sugar Free – Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Low Carb – Vegan – Keto – Paleo }

Makes approx 16 subtly sweet, deliciously buttery, perfectly spiced fudge bites

Ingredients –

1 1/4 Cups of mixed nuts – I used a mix of cashews, almonds, pecans, hazelnuts, walnuts & Brazil nuts.

3 Tablespoons of your fave nut/seed butter

2 Tablespoons of coconut butter/oil

2 teaspoons of vanilla

2 teaspoons of chai spice mix or;

1 Tablespoon of coconut flour

Optional add-ins ;

1 teaspoon of maca – for hormone balance

1-2 scoops of Vital proteins unflavored collagen peptides – for an extra boost of protein and gut healing goodness
1 scp protein powder – for extra protein (vanilla or unflavored would work best in this recipe) – I use Proganics Vanilla whey – you can use EMS10 to get 10% off

Up to 1 Tablespoon of MCT oil – brain boosting energy

Optional for serving –

Good quality dark chocolate

Flaky sea salt

Method –

1 – Optional step – toast nuts for 5-10mins 175’C/350’F – or throw them into a dry frypan/skillet and shake frequently for 5-10 mins until fragrant

2 – Place all ingredients into your food processor and blend until it comes together to form a dough ( keep an eye on it, if you blend for to long you’ll end up with nut butter which, will still be delicious but, is not what we want to make these amaze-balls)

* Note – if you feel like your batter is a little dry add a splash or two of almond, 1 teaspoon at a time to reach desired/rollable consistency.

You may also want to pop them in the fridge to chill for 5 minutes before rolling, this makes them a little easier to shape.

3 – Roll into balls (I got 16 using 1 Tbsp for each) and freeze for 30-45 mins until firm

4 – Once set, drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with a flaky sea salt, if using

5 – Devour!

These bad boys are need to be kept refrigerated – I actually keep (and eat) mine in the freezer – they will keep well in an airtight container or stasher bag for 3-6 months, if not longer!

Enjoy xo

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A deliciously wonderful, magical, marvelous, did I mention, delicious thing?!

I made a {small batch} of flourless brownies that may just be the best brownies that I have ever tasted!

Ever!

And . . .

Wait for it  . . .

Wait for it . . .

They are made with just 5 ingredients that I bet you have on hand already and come together in 1 bowl in a matter of minutes!

And, and, they also happen to be secretly healthy!

Although, no one would ever guess!

These brownies are on. the. money! Believe me when I say they are not for the faint of heart, they truly are, a chocolate lovers dream!

They are decadent, rich, deliciously indulgent, subtly sweet, super fudgey (as a good brownie should be), seriously chocolaty and well just all kinds of incredible!

Initially I made them small batch because i was just testing the recipe and ain’t no body got time for wasting ingredients (and time) on recipe fails – plus when it comes to brownies portion control can be a bit of a tricky thing to navigate so, making a small batch helps in that department but, you guys, these brownies  . . . I know I keep saying that but, YOU GUYSSSSSSSS . . .

THESE BROWNIESSSSS!!!!!!

We have taken to referring to them as crack brownies because, well . . . they are seriously addictive.

Or is it addicting?!

I never get that right . . . either way they are seriously yum and you need them in your life because, BROWNIES!!!!!

I know I keep saying that these brownies are yum but to be honest, saying they are yum doesn’t even come close to doing them the justice they deserve.

They are so much more than yum!

They are next level yum! I’d even go as far as saying that they are exquisite!

Seriously, obsessed!

So obsessed that I may or may not have (← read, I totally did) make them 3 times in one week because, well . . . I had to keep testing, testing (and re-testing) to make sure they were as delicious as I thought they were the first time around, you know, for quality control, as you do. I gotta make sure things are juuuusssttttt right before I share with my internet BFF (FYI – that’s you) But, you guys . . . sure enough, it was no fluke, these brownies are as delicious as I initially thought and , if it’s even possible, I fall a little more in love with them every time I make them!

They’re just so good!

Sugar free – Dairy free – Gluten free – Grain free – Low carb – Keto – Paleo & Vegan Friendly . . .

I mean, would you just look at them . . .

Insert all the heart eyed emojis, here!!

1 bowl – 5 ingredients – 10 minutes  . . .

You’re welcome

Super Fudey, 5 Ingredient {Small Batch} Flourless Chocolate Brownies
{Sugar Free – Dairy Free – Low Carb – Keto – Paleo}

Makes 4-8 decadent, rich, deliciously indulgent, seriously chocolaty, super fudgey, secretly healthy, chocolate brownies.

Ingredients –

1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp Cacao*
1/4 cup of almond meal
1 egg – vegan friends sub a flax/chia egg or your fave egg replacer
3 Tablespoons cashew or almond butter (or nut/seed butter of choice)
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1 teaspoon of instant espresso – optional this really helps enhance the richness of the chocolate
A pinch of flaky sea salt + extra for serving
2 scoops of  Vital proteins unflavored collagen peptides – Optional for gut healing goodness
1-2 Tablespoons of dark chocolate, chopped – optional

Note – if you prefer a sweeter brownie you might want to add a Tablespoon or 2 of your fave sweetener – maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar, stevia or monk fruit.

* I’ve also made these VERY successfully using 1/2 cup of Perfect Keto Choc MCT oil powder in place of the cacao

Method –

1 – Pre-heat oven to 175’C/350’F

2 – Grease/line a mini loaf pan with coconut oil/ghee or baking/parchment paper and set aside.

3 – Place all ingredients into a bowl and stir to combine. If your batter is a little thick, add a splash or two of almond milk (or milk of choice) 1 Tbsp at a time to reach a smoother consistency.

4 – Pour into your prepared loaf pan and bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set and a toothpick has just a few moist crumbs attached when inserted into the centre.

5 – Cool – slice – devour!

Enjoy xo

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Question of the day –

What’s your favorite treat?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your brownies (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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Decadent, rich, subtly sweet, deliciously indulgent, perfectly spiced, light, fluffy, velvety smooth chocolate pudding that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!?

Sign me up!

This, right here, is a little jar of heaven and you neeeeeeeeeeeed!

It’s seriously (and I mean S E R I O U S L Y) chocolatey with a gently heart and belly warming hum of cinnamon and cheeky kick of heat.

Seriously you guys this Mexican spiced chocolate chia pudding is life and you need it in yours, asap!

Not only does it taste like an absolute dream but, it also packs a serious nutritional punch!

It’s rich in antioxidants, packed with protein, high in calcium, fiber, magnesium and those all important omega 3’s!

Thanks to that sprinkling of cinnamon and that pinch cayenne it will also help to boost your  metabolism and regulate blood sugar!

Seriously how cool is that?!

I mean, if you were looking for an excuse to eat more chocolate then rest assured friend, I got you covered!

As always, our creamy, dreamy pudding cup is made with no refined flours or sugars, using just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand already and it also happens to be 100% vegan, gluten free, dairy free, keto and paleo friendly!

This chocolate pudding would make the perfect little, deliciously indulgent yet secretly healthy late night dessert but, it’s also light enough to enjoy for breakfast!

Serve it with an extra dollop of coconut yogurt, a sprinkling of this glorious, gluten/grain free – black forest granola , maybe add some sliced banana and a giant vat cup of coffee, of course.

Chocolate pudding for breakfast = deliciously winning on so many levels!

And would you just look at it?!

Insert all the heart eyes emoji’s here!

So thick, so creamy, so, SO delicious!

I don’t know about you but I kinda just want to dive head first into the jar and eat my way out!

Now, for those of you who are wondering, no it’s not overly hot or spicy. Not at all. We are only adding a tiny pinch of cayenne, just enough to tantalize those taste with a teeny, tiny tingle when you’re done.

Trust me. Do it. Have I ever steered you wrong?!

I wouldn’t do such a thing.

Only the best of the best for you, baby!

And this, right here is 100%, without a doubt, the best of the best!

Seriously OB-SESSED!

One taste and I know you will be too!

Those of you who have been following along for a while now may recall that I have some weird, texture issues with straight up chia pudding. Same goes for porridge/oatmeal.  As much as I want to, I just can’t do it which is why I always end up blending it. That way it gets thick, creamy, velvety smooth and all kinds of delicious! Texture issues be gone baby!

So, if you don’t have the same texture issues that I do you can go ahead and skip the blending stage. It’s totally up to you, 100% your call. Blending it doesn’t change the flavor of our pretty little pudding cup just the texture – it makes it light as air kind of like chocolate mousse which I absolutely adore and, of course, highly recommend but, do what you feel, just promise me you’ll make it, and soon, OK?!

All natural, quick and easy, decadent, rich, subtly sweet, deliciously indulgent, seriously chocolaty, perfectly spiced, silky smooth chocolate pudding . . .

Make it. Eat it. Love, love, love it!

Mexican Spiced Chocolate  Chia Pudding
{Vegan, Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly
Makes approx 2 serves of all natural, thick and creamy, decadent, rich, velvety smooth,  seriously chocolatey, secretly healthy, perfectly spiced chia pudding

Ingredients –

1/4 cup of coconut yogurt (or Greek style yogurt)

1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or milk of choice)

3 Tablespoons of  chia seeds

1 Tablespoon of cacao

1 Tablespoon of coconut butter

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or 4-6 drops of  Vanilla Cream Stevia – I use Sweet Leaf Stevia

1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

A pinch of cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon of espresso – optional but recommended

1 teaspoon of maca – optional for hormone balance

1 teaspoon of Tremella powder – optional to aide digestion and support lover function

1-2 scoops of Vital proteins unflavored collagen peptides – optional for protein and gut healing goodness

A pinch of salt

Optional but recommended for serving;

1 teaspoon of shredded dark chocolate  (or cacao nibs)

Coconut yogurt (or yogurt of choice)

Chia seeds

Chili Flakes

Method –

1 – Place all pudding ingredients into a small bowl or jug and stir to combine.

2 – Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, (or overnight). Make sure you go and give it a little stir every now and again to remove any lumps and just to make sure those cheeky little chia seeds haven’t settled at the bottom of the bowl.

3 – Once your pudding is nice and thick, place the mixture into your food processor or blender and process until smooth and creamy. If you don’t have texture issues like me you can skip this step and simply stir and serve as is.

Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary, you could add a little maple syrup, honey or some extra stevia/vanilla if you like your pudding on the sweeter side.

4 – Pour your pudding mixture into cute little cups or bowls and place it back in the fridge for at least 30 minutes chill and re-set before serving (it gets a little warm and the consistency thins out with the friction created while blending).

6 – To serve, top with coconut yogurt (or yogurt of choice),if using, sprinkle with chocolate (or cacao nibs) and some extra cheeky chia seeds and chili flakes if desired.

Enjoy xoxo

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Question of the day –

Are you a fellow chia pudding lover? What’s your favorite flavor combination?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your creamy, dreamy, chocolate pudding (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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Can you even believe it?!

August . . .

Already?!

Um, how?!

I feel like this year is just flying by in record time!

Seriously, August . . . already?!

I really can’t believe it.

But, as shocked as I am that it’s August already I’m also super excited about it because August = birthday month baby!!!!

I’m thinking there is no better way to kick off birthday month (Oh, yes – I really do like the sound of that) than by sharing with my new fave treat with my fave peeps (FYI – that’s you)

Healthy, homemade, salted dark chocolate peanut butter tahini fudge bites for everyone!!!

Try saying that 10 times fast?!

Actually, let’s not worry about saying, let’s just make and eat it shall we?!

So about this whole quick and easy, DIY – healthy homemade chocolate thing . . . I can’t stop . . .

Well that’s not entirely true, I probably could if I wanted but, ummmmmm  . . . just between you and me, I really don’t.

Not even a little bit.

And, when it’s so easy to make with just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes to stir it all together (Yes, it really is that easy!) . . . why would I want to?!

Yep . . . cant stop, not sorry

And, this latest creation has taken my chocolate + nut butter loving obsession to a whole new level . . .

It’s 2 of my greatest loves combined into one decadent, rich, deliciously indulgent (yet secretly healthy) divine little mouthful! #worthit

Please don’t let the fact that I’m asking you to make your own chocolate intimidate or put you off making this recipe . . . I promise you there is reason to be scared or intimidated in the slightest – it really is as simple as – melt, stir, set, eat – you can (and should!!) do this! 

Like now!

Healthy, homemade chocolate peanut butter fudge . . .

What more do I need to tell you?!

I mean, would you just look at them?!

Just sitting there in all their lightly salted, dark, delicious, seriously fudge-y, peanut butter stuffed glory

Get. In. My. Belly

Just in case you need a leetle more convincing . . . not only are these insanely delicious,  secretly healthy, decadent and rich, peanut butter stuffed fudge bites super quick and easy to prepare, made with no refined flours or sugars, using just 6 real food ingredients, that I bet you have on hand already and come together in well under 10 minutes but, they also happen to be dairy free, sugar free, gluten free, vegan, keto and paleo friendly.

Paleo friends simply use in your fave almond (or nut butter of choice) in place of the PB and any of you folks with nut allergies you can easily make them nut free – sunbutter (or your fave nut free spread) would work perfectly here too! Don’t you worry your pretty little head, I got you covered

Now, one more thing before I go and let you get your chocolate making on,these deliciously simple, secretly healthy dark chocolate peanut butter fudge bites we’re making . . . they aren’t for the faint of heart.

They are decadent and rich, deliciously indulgent and seriously, and I mean
S E R I O U S L Y chocolaty.

For those of you who prefer your chocolate on the sweeter side feel free to bump up the amount of vanilla you use, or you could go ahead and add in a drizzle of maple syrup or honey if you prefer – the trick is to taste as you go and customize as needed.

That’s another thing I love about making your own homemade treats – not only is it a lot better for you ( our fudge is made with no refined flours, sugars, weird fillers or unpronounceable ingredients)  and it’s 100% customizable.

Play around, have some fun and make it just the way you like it just do me a favor and promise me that you will make this, asap!

I’m talking like, today!

Seriously, stop what you’re doing . . .this needs to happen, now!

Ok, I’ll stop now because honestly, I could talk about these beauties all. day. long.

And, you don’t need to listen to me go on and on (and on and on and on and on) about how insanely delicious and in love with them I am, you need to go make and taste them for yourself . . .  one taste and I know you’ll agree . . .

All natural, quick and easy, deliciously simple, secretly healthy, decadent, rich, lightly salted, peanut butter stuffed dark chocolate tahini fudge bites . . .

A little piece of heaven in your hot little hand.

Make them. Eat them. Love, love, love them!

Salted Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Tahini Fudge Bites
{Dairy Free – Sugar Free – Gluten Free –
Vegan – Keto & Paleo Friendly}

Makes approx 16 deliciously indulgent, decadent and rich, seriously chocolaty, tiny but mighty, peanut butter stuffed dark chocolate tahini fudge bites.

Ingredients –

1/4 cup cacao butter

1/4 cup cacao

1/4 cup tahini

2 teaspoons of vanilla extract (or 10-12 drops of vanilla cream stevia – I like to use Sweet Leaf Stevia )

1/4 teaspoon instant espresso – optional but recommended

1 pinch of salt + extra for serving

4 Tablespoons of peanut butter – I use Byron Bay Peanut butter – It’s made with just peanuts and mineral salt and is so, SO good! Highly, HIGHLY recommend! Get yours here  (Paleo friends just sub almond butter or nut butter of choice or to make them nut free use your fave sunbutter)

 

1 teaspoons maca – optional for hormone balance

1-2 scoops of  Vital proteins unflavored collagen peptides – optional for an extra dose of protein and gut healing goodness

Method –

1 – Place cacao butter into a medium size bowl and melt by your preferred method. I like to do mine on the stove top, double boiler style, by placing the bowl on top of saucepan filled with just a few inches of water.

2 – Once your cacao butter has melted, add remaining ingredients and stir until smooth and well combined.

3 – Pour (or spoon) 3/4 of your melted fudge mixture into a chocolate mould tray (or you could just place some paper cupcake cases on to a baking sheet, or use a mini muffin tray instead)

4 – Place into the fridge or freezer to set.

5 – Once set, top each fudge bite with a teaspoon of nut butter (use the back of the spoon to flatten and smooth it out to the edges, then cover your nut butter with a drizzle of the left over chocolate fudge (again use your spoon to cover your nut butter and spread it to out to the edges).

6 – Sprinkle with a little sea salt then place them back into the fridge or freezer for 5 minutes to set and voila’

Enjoy xo

Note – These beauties are best stored in the fridge (or freezer) as they tend to soften in warmer temperatures

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Question of the day –

Are you a fellow fudge lover? What’s your favorite flava flave?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your decadent and rich, salted, dark chocolate peanut butter tahini fudge bites (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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One taste I think, no wait, I know, you’ll agree.

!00%, without question!

I know traditionally egg salad is made with eggs and mayonnaise and as much as I love a good mayonnaise (especially if we’re talking about Sir Kensington’s or Primal Kitchen  –  yummmmmmm  ) I find it tends to be a little overpowering and when used solely to dress a salad you know?!

Which is why I decided to sub avocado in place of the traditional mayo. That way we get to keep that deliciously creamy texture without overpowering the whole dish.

Genius right?!

Although, you can’t really go wrong putting egg and avocado together can you?!

Eggs and avocado are combined with a leeeeetle bit of mayo (which is totally optional but highly recommended because I personally think it adds a slight richness that, when combined with the avocado, is what takes this egg salad to the next level!), a sprinkling of garlic powder, a touch of salt and pepper and a cheeky squeeze of lemon juice. So simple to throw together but you guys . . . it’s so, so good!

A deliciously simple, seriously epic, match made in heaven.

And you guys, this egg salad . . . is 100% heaven sent!

It’s luscious, creamy and full of flavor and I know you are going to absolutely love it.

I mean who doesn’t love a good egg salad?!

To be honest I have been making this egg salad for a loooonnnngggggg time now I just haven’t really told you about it because well . . . it’s not the prettiest of dishes is it?!

But, I decided it was time.

I mean, it’s just to delicious to keep to all to myself and I assure you, what it lacks in looks it totally makes up for in flavor.

It really is an absolute taste sensation and seriously epic in more ways than one!

It’s super quick and easy to prepare made with just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand already and comes together in just 5 minutes!

It also happens to be naturally gluten free, dairy free and paleo friendly as well as 100% Whole30 compliant but, most importantly, it’s insanely delicious, seriously nutritious and something the whole family will absolutely adore!

It’s packed with protein and heart healthy fats which means that not only is it all kinds of delicious but, it’s guaranteed to keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours on end.

It’s the perfect anytime dish!

I love to serve mine in lettuce cups because;

1 – I’m kind of obsessed with them (see  here,  here,  here and   here)

2 – I adore the contrast in texture and that cool, crisp freshness that the lettuce leaves bring to the table and,

3 – That way I can eat them straight off my chopping board which means I have less dishes to wash which = winning at life because, washing dishes, doing laundry and ironing, like burpees, are the devil. The less of that stuff I have to deal with the better, can I get an Amen?!

Sorry, I got a little carried away there . . .

Where was I . . .

Serving my epic avocado egg salad in lettuce cups, right.

I love the serve them in lettuce cups along with some pickled radish, because I just cant stop, and some fresh dill because it just seemed like a good idea at the time and you know what?! It really was so I strongly suggest you do the same.

And always with a dash (or two) of hot sauce.

Always!

Serve them with a couple of slices of crispy bacon or smoked salmon along with some crisp and crunchy, deliciously simple, perfectly roasted baby potatoes and have yourself a killer breakfast.

Or, you could eat it with some of your favorite crackers, roll it up in a tortilla or even on toast or as a sandwich for a quick and easy yet seriously satisfying lunch.

Or, you could enjoy it with some steak, sausage or protein of choice along with some perfectly roasted pumpkin for an absolutely amazing dinner.

However you choose to eat it you really can’t go wrong!

All natural, quick and easy. light, fresh, luscious, creamy, deliciously simple, seriously epic avocado egg salad lettuce cups that are jam packed full of flavor . . .

Make them. Eat them. Love, love, love them.

 

Epic Avocado Egg Salad Lettuce Cups
{Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Paleo Friendly}

Makes 1 – all natural, quick and easy. light, fresh, luscious, creamy epic avocado egg salad lettuce cup that is jam packed full of flavor

Ingredients –

3 hard boiled eggs, peeled

1/4 avocado

1/2-1 teaspoon of garlic powder

1 teaspoon of mayo – optional but makes them extra lush! I use Gevity rx great guts mayo its sugar free, dairy free, gluten free (egg free) & made with good quality EVOO & is boosted with bone broth which is great for hair, skin, nails & gut healing goodness. EMS10 = 10% off if you want to try it (you really do!) – I guarentee it will change your life! Not even exaggerating.

A squeeze of lemon juice (about 1/2 teaspoon)

Salt and pepper to taste

For serving –

Baby coz or butter lettuce leaves, washed and dried

Avocado

Pickled Radish

Fresh Dill

Hot sauce

Method –

1 – Place your peeled, hard boiled eggs into a bowl a use a fork to mash them up. You can also just use a grater or roughly chop them for a heartier egg salad.

2 – Add avocado, mayo (if using) garlic powder, lemon juice along with your salt then pepper and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

3 – Place a few slices of avocado into your prepared lettuce cups, top with your epic avocado egg salad, add some pickled radish, a sprig or 2 of fresh dill and finish with a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce!

Enjoy xo

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