Chocolate. Golden spiced. Banana bread.

Can you say yummmmmmmm?!

Please tell me that I’m not the only one who finds it incredibly satisfying to transform those sad, sorry looking, manky over-ripe bananas into something so glorious and delicious like banana bread?!

Kind of makes me feel like a bit of a magician!

I mean, how can something so unappetizing and just gross looking be transformed into something so divine?!

Honestly I have no idea how it happens I just know that it does and this latest creation, well let’s just say it’s truly does taste all kinds of magical!

You guys, this glorious little loaf is everything you love about good ol’ fashioned banana bread taken next level with a sprinkling of heart and belly warming spices – think cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamon, ginger & cloves + pinch of turmeric –  because I’m very much obsessed and want to put that glorious golden dust on and in anything and everything I can get my hands on.

The spices alone make this loaf next level delicious – It almost has a gingerbread type taste to it which of course makes my heart (and belly) all kinds of happy because Christmas is my favorite!

But, we don’t stop there!

Next, we add just a touch of cacao, you know, for those all important antioxidants of course and well, why not?!

I’m pretty sure we can all agree that chocolate in any way, shape or form just makes everything better , right?!

The sweetness of those bananas combined with that golden spice blend and the slight richness of the cacao just marries so perfectly together.

It really is a little slice of heaven right here on earth!

I mean, would you just look at that crumb?!

And those toppings!!!!!!

Crispy, crunchy nuts and seeds, toasted coconut flakes and tart, chewy cranberries . . .

Yes, yes, just yes!

Honestly, I don’t know what more there is to say . . .

Made with no refined flours or sugars, using just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on had already and comes together in one bowl (or if you’re lazy like me, your trusty ol’ blender) in less than 5 minutes!

Sugar free – Gluten free – Dairy free – Grain free – Keto – Paleo & Vegan friendly but most importantly it’s next level delicious and you need it in your life because, yummmmmmm

All natural, quick and easy, deliciously nourishing, hearty, healthy, super moist, perfectly spiced, chocolate infused banana bread . . .

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

Chocolate Golden Spiced Banana Bread
{Gluten Free – Grain Free – Refined Sugar Free – Keto & Paleo Friendly}

Ingredients –

2  over ripe bananas
3 eggs – vegan friends sub flax/chia egg or your fave egg placers
4 Tablespoons of cashew butter
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1 Tablespoon of honey or maple syrup
1/2 cup of coconut flour
2 Tablespoons of cacao
1 teaspoon of turmeric
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon each of ginger, nutmeg, cardamom & cloves
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Optional add-ins ;

1 teaspoon of maca – for hormone balance

2 scoops of collagen – for extra protein and gut healing goodness

For the topping –

1/2 cup of paleo hero primal muesli or

2 Tablespoon of cashews

2 Tablespoon of almonds

2 Tablespoon of macadamia nuts

2 Tablespoon of coconut flakes

2 Tablespoon of dried cranberries

Method –

1 – Pre-heat oven to 175’C/350/F

2 – Grease/line a loaf pan and set aside.

3 – Place all ingredients (apart from the toppings) into a food processor or blender and process until smooth and well combined. You could also just mash/stir in a bowl if you prefer

4 – Pour into your prepared loaf pan

5 – Sprinkle with toppings

6 – Bake for 30-40 minutes until a tooth pick has just a few moist crumbs attached when inserted into the centre.

7 – Slice and Devour.

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Happy New Year!!!!

Now that the holidays are over and a brand New Year has arrived raise your hand if you’re looking to get back on track, clean up your diet and start eating a little healthier?!

Yep, me too!

So, I thought I would go through the archives and pick out some of my favorite quick and easy, deliciously simple, seriously flavorful, lightened up meals to help kick start the New Year.

Below is a collection of 78 (!!!)  of my families favorite eats.

You guys, it was so hard to narrow it down to just 78!!!

I honestly could have listed hundreds of recipes but I didn’t want to overwhelm you with options.

But, I wanted to make sure I included a little something for everyone – so 78 it is!

We have – breakfast, mains, sides, snacks, smoothies and shakes as well as a handful of sweets ans treats – because it’s all about balance baby!

Most of the recipes included are made with no refined flours or sugars using just a handful of real food ingredients that I bet you have on hand already and come together in around 30 minutes.

Most of them also happen to be naturally gluten free and paleo friendly and many. if not all, are easily adaptable to fit special dietary needs or be made Whole 30 compliant.

I also made sure to include a little of everything so we have some vegan and vegetarian options as well as recipes using chicken, turkey, beef, salmon, tuna you name it I think we have it covered but most importantly all are insanely delicious and I hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

Breakfast

1 – Apple and Cinnamon Muffins with Maple Vanilla Almond Butter Frosting
Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

2 – Apple and Cranberry Grain Free Granola
Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo Friendly

3 – Banana Fig and Walnut Muffins
Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly

4 – Coconut Raspberry and Dark Chocolate Muffins
Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly

5 –  Cranberry and Coconut “Muesli”
Vegan, Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly

6 – Healthy, Grain Free Black Forest Granola
Vegan, Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly

7 – Jamie’s Spring Fritatta
Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly

8 – Protein Packed, Pumpkin Spiced Overnight Oats

9 – Pumpkin and Cranberry Grain Free Granola
Vegan, Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly

10 – Quick and Easy Carrot and Zucchini Fritters
Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly

11 – Seriously Moorish Strawberry Banana Bread
Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly

12 – Sweet Potato Egg Boats
Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly

13 – Vanilla Spiked Protein Pancakes

14 – Vanilla Spiked Protein Waffles

Mains

15 – Asian Style Turkey Burgers
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

16 – Balsamic Grilled Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Strawberry Salsa
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

17 – BBQ Chicken Green Chili Baked Potatoes
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

18 – BBQ Chicken and Green Chili Meatloaf Muffins
Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly

19 – Best Ever Grilled Steak
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly -Whole 30 Compliant

20 – Chicken Bruschetta
Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly

21 – Healthy, Homemade Asian Style Lettuce Wraps
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Complient

22 – Healthy, Homemade Taco Salad Lettuce Wraps
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Complient

23 – Healthy Homemade Teriyaki Chicken with Pineapple-Jalapeno Salsa
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Complient

24 – Healthy, Homemade Teriyaki Salmon
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly- Whole 30 Compliant

25 – Healthy, Homemade Teriyaki Turkey Burgers
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Complient

Jamie’s Spring Fritatta
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Adaptable

26 – Loaded Mexican Baked Sweet Potatoes
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

27 – Deliciously Simple Garlic and Rosemary Chicken –
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

28 – Raw Rainbow Spicy Peanut Lettuce Wraps
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly & Whole 30 Compliant – switch PB for almond butter or nut butter of choice

29 – Sesame Crusted Smoky Sweet Potato Burgers
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

30 – Spicy Sun-dried Tomato and Chargrilled Red Pepper Tuna Burgers
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

31 – Spicy Tuna and Tomato Burgers
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

32 – Sweet and Saucy Mexican Spiced Slow Cooked Chicken
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

33 – Sweet and Spicy Sesame Zucchini Noodles
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

34 –Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

Sides

35 – Creamy Roasted Garlic Whipped Cauliflower Mash
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

36 – Deliciously Simple, Perfectly Roasted Pumpkin
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

37 – Oven Roasted Vegetables
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

38 – Pan-fried Spinach with Garlic and Lemon
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

39 – Roasted Garlic, Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Mash
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

40 – Spinach and Kale Roasted Garlic Pesto
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

Snacks

41 – All Natural, Healthy, Homemade Almond Butter
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

42 – All Natural Salted Caramel Coconut Bliss Bites
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

43 –Choc Banana Super food Snack Bites
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

44- Cocoa Roasted Almonds
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

45 – Date Chia and Coconut Energy Bites 
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

46 – Deliciously Ugly Lemon Berry Muffins
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

47 – Healthy, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Power Bites
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly (swap PB for almond butter or nut butter of choice)

48 – Healthy, Homemade Tropical Trail Mix
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

49 – Healthy, No-Bake, Sugar Cookie Energy Bites
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

50 – Hummingbird Muffins with Coconut Yogurt Frosting
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

51 – Maple Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

52 – Mango and Passionfruit Muffins with Coconut Yogurt Frosting
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

53 – Oven Roasted Beet Chips
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

54 – Oven Roasted Honey Mustard Cashews
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

55 – Pistachio Choc Fudge Bliss Bites
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

56 – Pumpkin and Pistachio Cashew Cheese Truffles
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

57 – Roasted Garlic Beetroot Hummus
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

58 – Roasted Garlic Cashew Cheese Dip
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

59 – Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

60 – Strawberry and Cream Bliss Bites
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

61 – Sweet and Spicy Savory Nut Mix
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

Smoothies and Shakes

62 – Berry, Oat & Yogurt Super Smoothie
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly (swap oats for cashews or almonds)

63 – Energizing Green Apple Super Smoothie
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

64 – Maple, Almond and Banana Smoothie
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

65 – Mango and Banana Super Smoothie
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

66 – Gorgeous Green Smoothie (That actually tastes good!)
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

67- Tropical Green Super Smoothie
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

68 – Tummy Taming Anti-Inflammatory Tropical Smoothie
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

Sweets and Treats

69 – Chocolate Orange Chia Pudding
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

70 – Classic Choc Chip Cookies
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

71 – Carrot Cake Muffins with Vanilla Spiked Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

72 – Decadent and Rich Raw Chocolate Brownies
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

73 – Double Chocolate Banana Bread
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

74 – Espresso Choc Chip Cookies
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

75 – Small Batch Double Chocolate Cupcakes with Raw Chocolate Frosting
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

76 – Secretly Healthy, Double Chocolate Mini Muffins
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

77 – Strawberry Choc Chip Chia Pudding
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

78 – Whipped Chocolate and Coconut Chia Pudding
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

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Question of the day –

What are some of your fave quick and easy, deliciously simple, lightened up meals?

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 these 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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Last week we looked at your faves, now it’s my turn.

Allow me to present you with, in no particular order, my top 16 – deliciously simple, secretly healthy, recipe of 2016;

1 – Quick and Easy Carrot and Zucchini Fritters
Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

2 – Dark Chocolate Coated Double Stuffed Dates
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

3 – Pumpkin and Cranberry Grain Free Granola
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

4 – Chicken Bruschetta
Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

5 – Coconut Mocha Almond Butter
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

6 – Hummingbird Muffins with Coconut Yogurt Frosting
Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

7 – Salted Caramel Chai Spiced Bliss Bites
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

8 – Sesame Crusted Smoky Sweet Potato Burgers
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

9 – Healthy, Homemade Dark Chocolate Coated Salted Caramels
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

10 – Easy, DIY – Homemade Vanilla Almond Milk
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

11 – Loaded Mexican Baked Sweet Potatoes
Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

12 – Chocolate, Almond and Hazelnut Bliss Bites
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

13 – Balsamic Grilled Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Strawberry Salsa
Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

14 – Small Batch, Double Chocolate Cupcakes
Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

15 –  Chai Spiced Almond Butter
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

16 – BBQ Chicken, Green Chili Baked Potatoes
Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

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Question of the day –

Did your fave recipe make the list this year? If not I’d love to know – what was your fave?

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 these 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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We have made a lot of delicious things together this past year and here we have a nice little collection made up of the top 16, deliciously simple, secretly healthy recipes that you guys most clicked on, re-created and enjoyed over this past year.

1 – Vanilla Spiked Protein Pancakes

2 – Healthy, No-Bake Sugar Cookie Bliss Bites
{Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly}

3 – Strawberry and Cream Cashew Cookie Bliss Bites
{Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly}

4 – Spicy Tuna and Tomato Burgers
{Gluten Free, Low Carb & Paleo Friendly}

5 – Healthy, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Power Bites
{Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly}
Paleo peeps just sub your fave nut butter in place of the PB

6 – Maple Almond Banana Smoothie
{Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly}

7 – Jamie’s Spring Fritatta
{Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly}
Paleo peeps just omit the cheese or sub a little nutritional yeast for that cheesy flavor

8 – Healthy, Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce
{Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly}

9 – Double Chocolate Banana Bread
{Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly}

10 – Date, Chia and Coconut Energy Bites
{Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly}

11 – Blueberry, Apple & Banana Super Smoothie
{Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly}

12 – All Natural, Salted Caramel Bliss Bites
{Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly}

13 – Salted Vanilla Cashew Butter
{Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly}

14 – Coconut, Raspberry & Dark Chocolate Mini Muffins
{Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly}

15 – Chocolate Orange Chia Pudding
{Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly}

16 – Pistachio Choc Fudge Bliss Bites
{Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly}

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To all of you who have re-created, commented on, posted and shared in any of my recipes either here on the blog, the Facebook page or Instagram: Thank you so much for sharing your love and appreciation for my recipes not only with me but with others too.

I honestly LOVE seeing you make and enjoy the recipes I share and it makes my heart all kinds of happy knowing that you’re enjoying a recipe that I created.

Seriously you guys, so much love and I can not thank you enough for all the support and encouragement you have shown me over the years.

Insert all of the feel good, happy, loved up emojis here →

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Question of the day –

Did your fave recipe make the list this year? If not I’d love to know – what was your fave?

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 these 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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I’m talking people like Juli Bauer from PaleOMG, Danielle Walker from Against All Grain, Steph Gaudrea from Stupid Easy Paleo and many more is close to 500 pages long and overflowing with around 190 delicious, nutritious Paleo, Primal and Grain ­free recipes, that the whole family will just love.

In this 475­ page eBook, you’ll find some of the most amazing recipes you’ve ever seen.

With the sheer volume of recipes online, it can be a little overwhelming and hard to know which ones are good or where to even start so Bill and Hayley take the guess work out of it and asked a bunch of their closest friends and colleagues (myself included) to contribute their BEST recipes of the year that was into a one easy ­to­ navigate eBook.

With recipes for appetizers, beverages, breakfasts, main dishes, sauces and spreads, soups and salads, treats and desserts, there really is something for everyone!

Another really cool thing about this eBook, is that it’s a totally portable format and mobile­ friendly so you can download a copy to your phone, your tablet, and your home computer.

Need a dinner idea in a hurry? Browse the table of contents to view all of the recipes quickly and easily. Because it’s an interactive PDF document, getting around the eBook is just like getting around a website. A couple clicks takes you where you want to go in the eBook.

Here’s is quick (53 second) video to show you how it works –

This year’s eBook is VERY special. You won’t find another resource like it and I just found out that Bill and Hayley are offering a 4 day flash sale where you can grab the ebook for 20% off!

The sale will begin at 10:0o am EST (USA) on Thursday, March 31st and run until 11:59pm PST (USA) on Sunday, April 3rd – so it runs just over a four full days!

So whether you’re currently following the Paleo lifestyle, looking to transition into the paleo lifestyle or simply wanting add some new, delicious, nutritious recipes into your life then you need this book (and these cupcakes) in your life.

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I’m talking people like Juli Bauer from PaleOMG, Danielle Walker from Against All Grain, Steph Gaudrea from Stupid Easy Paleo and many more is close to 500 pages long and overflowing with around 190 delicious, nutritious Paleo, Primal and Grain ­free recipes, that the whole family will just love.

In this 475­ page eBook, you’ll find some of the most amazing recipes you’ve ever seen.

With the sheer volume of recipes online, it can be a little overwhelming and hard to know which ones are good or where to even start so Bill and Hayley take the guess work out of it and asked a bunch of their closest friends and colleagues (myself included) to contribute their BEST recipes of the year that was into a one easy ­to­ navigate eBook.

With recipes for appetizers, beverages, breakfasts, main dishes, sauces and spreads, soups and salads, treats and desserts, there really is something for everyone!

Another really cool thing about this eBook, is that it’s a totally portable format and mobile­ friendly so you can download a copy to your phone, your tablet, and your home computer.

Need a dinner idea in a hurry? Browse the table of contents to view all of the recipes quickly and easily. Because it’s an interactive PDF document, getting around the eBook is just like getting around a website. A couple clicks takes you where you want to go in the eBook.

Here’s is quick (53 second) video to show you how it works –

This year’s eBook is VERY special. You won’t find another resource like it and I just found out that Bill and Hayley are offering a 4 day flash sale where you can grab the ebook for 20% off!

The sale will begin at 12:01 am EST (USA) on Friday, January 29th and run until 11:59pm PST (USA) on Monday, Feburary 1st – so it runs just over a four full days!

So whether you’re currently following the Paleo lifestyle, looking to transition into the paleo lifestyle or simply wanting add some new, delicious, nutritious recipes into your life then you need this book (and these cupcakes) in your life.

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Oh my word you guys . . . I have big news!

Huge news and I can not wait to tell you . . .

My good friends Bill and Hayley over at Primal Palate have just released a new ecookbook.

The best Paleo recipes of 2015.

This book is pretty much a collaboration of my fave Paleo food bloggers sharing their favorite recipes of 2015 along with some brand new, unseen, unpublished bonus recipes!

You guys know how much I love my cookbooks so seeing friends release such incredible work is always super exciting to me but this year it’s even more exciting because;

Not only have they put together one incredible resource of healthy, delicious Paleo friendly recipes for us all to use in our day to day lives but, they asked me to be a part of it!

Can you believe it?!

Me?! ( ← Insert super dorky happy dancing here)

The book itself is incredibly beautiful, the recipes are straight forward and easy to follow and the food photography  . . . wow!

Honestly, Bill and Hayley have seriously outdone themselves with this years publication and I’m not just saying that because they asked me to be apart of it but (*squeal*) I still can’t quite believe it?!

The book is huge – 476 beautiful pages and includes everything from an overview of ancestral/paleo style eating (including what foods to include and what to avoid), as well as basic shopping guide and sooooo many recipes . . . 192 deliciously healthy, family friendly recipes, each with their own photo, that also happen to be gluten, dairy and refined sugar free.

If you are new to the  Paleo / Primal / Grain-free way of eating, this book is a great resource to help get you started

The recipes have been created and shared by 32 seriously talented health, fitness and wellness experts, food bloggers and authors such as –

Alexis Kornblum from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen, Danielle Walker from Against All Grain, Hayley and Bill from Primal Palate, Joshua Weissman from Slim Palate, Julie Bauer from PaleoOMG, Steph Gaudreau from Stupid Easy Paleo and Vanessa Barajas from Clean Eating with a Dirty Mind just to name a few!

Like I said it there are 192 recipes that are divided into the following categories – appetizers, beverages, main dishes, sauces and spreads, side dishes, soups and salads and of course some incredible looking treats and desserts.

Whether your following the paleo style “diet” or not this book really would make an invaulable addition to your cookbook collection.

There really is something for everyone.

So whether you’re currently following the Paleo lifestyle, looking to transition into the paleo lifestyle or simply wanting add some new, delicious, nutritious recipes into your life then you need this book in your life.

For just $29.95 (USD) you get instant access to 192 delicious, nutritious recipes that are refined sugar free, dairy free, grain free and of course Paleo friendly.

Another really cool thing about this eBook , is that it’s totally a portable format and mobile-friendly. Download a copy to your phone, a copy to your tablet, and a copy to your home computer. Need a dinner idea in a hurry?

Browse the table of contents to view all of the recipes quickly and easily. Because it’s an interactive PDF document, getting around the eBook is just like getting around a website. A couple clicks takes you where you want to go in the eBook.

So much to love, you won’t find another resource like it! What are you waiting for?!

Let me know if you have any questions, if not – grab your copy today

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Please, please, please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make any of the recipes from this incredible book (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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Ok Paleo peeps, your turn – allow me to present you with your top 10 Paleo Recipes of 2015 –

1 – All Natural, Salted Caramel Coconut Bliss Bites – Vegan, Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly

2 – Cranberry Coco-nutty “Granola” – Vegan, Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly

3 – Whipped Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding – Vegan, Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly

4 – Banana and Walnut Loaf – Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly

5 – Secretly Healthy, Double Chocolate Cupcakes – Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly

6 – Apple and Cinnamon Muffins with Maple-Vanilla Almond Butter Frosting – Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly

7 – Healthy, Homemade Strawberry Milk – Vegan, Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly

8 – Spicy Tuna and Tomato Burgers – Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly

9 – Roasted Garlic and Beetroot Hummus – Vegan, Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly

10 – Healthy, No-Bake, Berry-Nice Brownies – Vegan, Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly

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Question of the day –

What was your favorite recipe of 2015?

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 any of these “best of” recipes (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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Walks were enjoyed . . .

Summer sunsets were all kinds of amazing . . .

Healthy, homemade choc chip studded Banana bread was baked . . .

Assessments were worked on . . .

Recipes were featured in real life print magazines (← much dorky happy dancing was done in celebration) . . .

New addictions were revealed . . .

Spicy Mediterranean Lettuce Wraps were enjoyed . . .

Favourite things were shared . . .

Torture sessions were endured . . .

And coffee was enjoyed on the go . . .

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Question of the day –

What was the highlight of your week?

Feel free to follow along with my instalife you know, if you’re into that kinda thing

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And so, the battle against the manky over-ripe banana continues . . .

But this time I was ready!

You see, I was stuffing my face with politely enjoying my millionth another slice of this divine little loaf of banana bread, and it hit me . . .

Chocolate!!!!!!

Well I wasn’t literally hit by chocolate, that would be totally random and kind of painful. Although, if you are going to randomly get hit with something, I guess I’d be ok with it being chocolate. At least I could eat it?!

Sorry, speaking of random . . . so I was saying . . . there I was eating my banana bread and I got this delicious little idea to make a new batch, but this time with chocolate.

Genius right?!

Why did I not think of this before?!

There I was giving myself a nice little pat on the back for hitting the banana bread recipe jackpot with the original recipe we made just a few shorts weeks ago and then it hit me . . .

Chocolate . . .

Because come on now, we all know chocolate makes everything better. No point arguing, it’s a fact.

And this delicious little loaf of maple-vanilla choc chip banana bread just confirms that fact. 100% – without question.

Subtly sweet, secretly healthy, melt in your mouth banana bread that is studded with deliciously dreamy chunks of antioxidant rich, dark chocolate chips and, it also happens to be low carb, grain free and paleo friendly . . . you guys . . . I can’t even . . .

Just let it happen . . . you know you want to . . . I mean why wouldn’t you?!

Not only is this divine little loaf of banana bread all kinds of delicious yet secretly healthy, it also happen to be all natural made with no refined flours or sugars. Sweetened naturally with our manky, over-ripe bananas, a splash of vanilla, a drizzle of maple syrup and a pinch of belly warming cinnamon.

I am so in love with that genius combination of almond and coconut flour. It gives our banana bread an amazingly light and delicious texture that has a hint of subtly sweet, buttery, nuttiness that is just divine!

You guys are going to love, love, love this banana bread. I’m talking big time love.

Especially those gnarly looking choc chip studded tops with their sticky maple glaze . . .

And, you know what makes this banana bread even better, although to be honest I’m not sure that’s even possible at this point but, the fact that it comes together in just one bowl and is ready in well under an hour.

The perfect little indulgence for breakfast, snack or anytime you feel the need.

All natural, quick and easy, hearty, healthy, heavenly, light, subtly sweet, melt in the mouth, choc chip studded, maple-vanilla infused banana bread that also happens to be secretly healthy, low carb. grain free and paleo friendly!

Snack time winning baby!

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

Maple-Vanilla Choc Chip Banana Bread
{Low Carb, Grain Free & Paleo Friendly}
Makes 4 x seriously healthy, super cute, subtly sweet, cinnamon spiked, melt in the mouth, paleo friendly mini loaves of insanely delicious banana bread studded with dark and delicious dark chocolate chips . Or 1 large loaf

Ingredients –

2 manky over-ripe bananas, mashed

3 eggs

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

2 Tablespoons of maple syrup – plus a little extra for brushing over the top once your bread is baked.

1/3 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled

4 Tablespoons of warm water

6 Tablespoons of almond meal

6 Tablespoons of coconut flour

1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon of baking soda

a pinch of salt

2 Tablespoons of dark chocolate chips, roughly chopped

Method –

1 – Preheat your oven to 160’C (320’F) – line your mini loaf pans with baking/parchment paper and set aside.

2 – Place your mashed bananas into a large bowl and add your eggs, coconut oil, vanilla, water and maple syrup into a large bowl and whisk until well combined.

3 – Add your almond meal, coconut flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt and stir to combine.

4 – Add your chocolate chips and stir until just combined.

5 – Spoon your batter evenly between your prepared loaf pans and use the back of a spoon to smooth down the tops.

6 – Bake for 10 minutes and then cover with foil and bake for a further 15-20 mins.
until the tops spring back when lightly pressed and a skewer or toothpick has just a few moist crumbs attached then inserted into the centre. If your banana bread is browning more than you’d like but is not quite cooked just pop the foil back on to prevent those precious tops from burning

7 – Once cooked, removed from the oven and allow to cool in the loaf pans for 10 mins before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

8 – Once cooled and ready to serve, brush the tops of each loaf with a little extra maple syrup.

9 – Slice and savour the magical deliciousness

Enjoy xoxo
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