Kung Pao Chicken

INGREDIENTS For the stir fry 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided use 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces 1 1/2 tablespoons corn starch 1 red bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces 1 green bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces 1/2 cup yellow onion cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 4-6 dried red chilies seeded and cut in half (you can use more or … Read more

Lemon-Coconut Breakfast Bars

Ingredients 1 1/2tablespoons chia seeds 3tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 cup oat flour* 1/2teaspoon baking powder pinch of sea salt 3/4cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded dried coconut, divided 2tablespoons fresh lemon zest 2tablespoons coconut oil, melted 2tablespoons applesauce 1/4cup maple syrup or agave nectar 1/2cup soft Medjool dates (about 5 or 6), pits removed Instructions Preheat the oven to 300˚ F. Lightly grease an 8 × … Read more

Berry and Almond Breakfast Parfait

Ingredients 1/2cup heavy cream 1 1/2teaspoons granular sugar substitute, divided 1/4teaspoon coconut or pure vanilla extract 1/2cup plain unsweetened whole-milk Greek yogurt 1cup raspberries 1cup blueberries or sliced strawberries 8tablespoons sweet and salty almonds 1/2cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted (see tip) Instructions Combine cream, ½ teaspoon sugar substitute, and coconut extract in a medium bowl; whip with an electric mixer on medium speed … Read more

Cherry Tarragon Breakfast Sausages

Ingredients 1/2 cup dried cherries 2 tablespoons diced onion 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 pound ground pork 2 tablespoons coconut oil for frying Instructions Place the cherries in a bowl of hot water for about 10 minutes to slightly reconstitute them. Combine the onion, parsley, tarragon, salt and pepper in a … Read more

Avocado Toast

Ingredients 1 ripe avocado, halved and pitted 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more to taste Sea salt and coarsely ground black pepper 1 thick-cut slice seeded multigrain bread, toasted ½ teaspoon pepitas ½ teaspoon sesame seeds ¼ teaspoon red-pepper flakes Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Instructions 1. In a medium bowl, combine the … Read more