Kick Those Cravings- Paleo-Style!

I would like to emphasize that being paleo does NOT mean that desserts are limited to fresh berries and a handful of nuts. That all-American craving for tastey breads is not something that you're going to have to overcome.

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My boyfriend has become accustomed to my methods of meal-planning and cooking. Typical conversation heard at A.J's house:

A.J. "What are you making, babe?"
Me "I'm experimenting. I really wanted a *insert paleo-unfriendly food*, and am trying something new."

There have been some experiments gone awry that met an untimely end in the garbage. But, lately, things have been working out well.

Key ingredients:
-Almond Meal (or any other nut meal)
-Eggs

I have discovered that many "cravings" can be addressed by making some great tasting treats from the almond meal / egg base. Here are my most recent experiements. *Note, most measurements are a SWAG, you may need to alter slightly*



PAN-COOKED PALEO FOCACCIA
-1c. almond meal
-2 eggs
-1c. chopped fresh spinach
-Himalayan salt
-any fun seasoning you want (I used garlic and cayenne pepper)

Mix all ingredients in a bowl, should be pastey. Heat pan on medium heat. If you need oil, go with what flavor you want; use EVOI, Coconut oil, or organic butter. Cook like a pancake. Remove and enjoy! (You may want to put a little more oil or butter on it after)

I put a local Texas Hot Sauerkraut on mine, and it was perfect!




APPLE PIE
-1c. almond meal
-2 eggs
-1 TBS softened Organic butter (this is non-negotiable)
-1 TBS Agave nectar (or whatever sweetener of the week is the least toxic)
-pinch of Himalayan salt
-Vietnamese cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, or any other fun flavor of choice
-1 large apple (I used an Organic Jonagold)

Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Slice apple and layer bottom of a 9"x9" glass pan. Sprinkle cinnamon on the apple. Mix all ingredients into a bowl and pour over the apple. Bake 25-35 minutes, or until well-browned. Remove from oven and spread a thin coat of organic butter on top. (Next time I make this, I'm going to try a cinnamon glaze with cinnamon, butter, and palm sugar.) If you want to do the ala mode thing, I recommend coconut-milk based ice cream.

I would also like to share that I have an INCREDIBLE titanium pan that requires no oil and cooks evenly everytime. They are not available in stores. If you are interested in purchasing one, let me know. I can hook you up.

Happy experimenting! Post new ideas and questions for comment!