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Recipes: Raw Chocolate Coconut Macaroons
Let’s face it; sometimes, we all crave a bit of chocolate. Even we Paleo folk have our weaknesses. Fortunately though, our chocolate fixes don’t have to be laden with sugar and dairy. In moderation, raw cacao is extremely healthy, bursting with antioxidants and beneficial phytochemicals. There are loads of different ways you can enjoy it, and for me it's much more delicious than the cheap and nasty stuff people buy stacks of in the supermarket. What better way to enjoy it than as part of some delicious, no bake, easy to make, mini macaroons?
Makes 12
Chocolate Coconut Macaroons Ingredients:
- 1 banana
- ¼ cup Almond Butter
- ¼ cup Coconut oil
- 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
- 5 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Chocolate Coconut Macaroons How To:
Cover a flat baking tray with some baking parchment.
Mash the banana in a large bowl. Whisk in the almond butter, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla if using to form a paste.
Add the cacao powder to the mix, one spoonful at a time, stirring well.
Stir in the coconut, making sure all the mixture is well combined (I used my hands for this part!). Form the mixture into 12 mini ‘macaroon’ shapes, and place on top of the baking parchment.
Leave in the fridge for at least an hour to fully set. If you can’t wait that long, 10 minutes in the freezer is just as good!
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The Top Ten Paleo Diet Foods
What do you think are the top ten Paleo foods, and why? Here is my list…
1. Grass fed beef
Good quality grass-fed beef is a great source of protein, omega 3 and many other nutrients. It’s also extremely versatile; grill it, barbeque it, make it into jerky or grind it into mince beef to use in lots of different meals –using the leftover bones to make a nourishing bone broth.
2. Pastured Chicken
Pastured chicken is delicious as the centre of a roast dinner – and the leftovers make beautiful chicken stock. A great protein source, left over chicken is great to snack on, or turn into curries and soup.
3. Bacon
What list of Paleo foods is complete without bacon? You can even use the remaining fat to cook with.
4. Coconut Oil
As well as being a great oil to cook pretty much anything in, this saturated fat is great on it’s own by the spoonful! Coconut oil is also believed to be a great help with dementia and can even be used on your skin.
5. Avocado
Avocado is a perfect fat source and goes with almost anything. You can even cook it, or use it to make a dessert!
6. Eggs
Not only are eggs a great protein source, they are great for making paleo egg fried rice, filling for breakfast – and easy to hardboil in advance to keep peeled in the fridge as a ready snack.
7. Berries
Berries are relatively low in fructose and a great source of antioxidants.
8. Kale
Kale is a true superfood, as it is packed with magnesium, calcium, vitamins A, C and K, lutein, iron and antioxidants. You can even turn it into kale chips!
9. Onions
Onions are a sulphur rich vegetable (which Dr. Terry Walhs considers important enough to eat three cupful’s worth a day) – and just so incredibly versatile. Whether you’re making a stew – or even an omelette, onions will be a great addition.
10. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a great base for lots of meals – such as beanless chilli – as they lend themselves so readily to sauce.
Do you agree with my list? What would be on your top ten list of Paleo foods?
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