A Clean Bake

10 Surprising Healthy Foods That Freeze Well

I think my all-time record for not grocery shopping was 5 weeks. I wasn't out of town, I wasn't eating out very much, and I did stop at the store to pick up odds and ends, mostly eggs for breakfast and baby greens to keep myself in salads.  Other than that, how did we survive? Hold on to your hats, folks, because I'm about to tell you the not-so-secret secret to healthy eating: The Freezer. Freezing means you can make healthy food ahead of time and eat it when you're ready. It means you can ... Read More about 10 Surprising Healthy Foods That Freeze Well

Cranberry White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Blondies (Gluten Free and Paleo)

I can't explain exactly why, but I have been fixated on blondies for Valentine's Day lately. But I just couldn't bring myself to cut these into heart shapes (feel free to, though, or go for these instead), nor infuse them with beet juice until they were festively pink. I just wanted a really killer blondie, so that's what we have here. See that touch of red in there? That means they're totally perfect for Valentine's Day (don't overthink it). But they're not so syrupy sweet - literally or ... Read More about Cranberry White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Blondies (Gluten Free and Paleo)

Sugar Free White Chocolate (Gluten Free, Paleo, and Vegan)

This one has been on the agenda for a long, long time, but I could never quite get it right. For the longest time, I tried to make it like the homemade (sugar free) dark chocolate - which is to say, dairy free, made with coconut oil, sweetener and a flavor, but the absorbent, bonding quality that cocoa powder served as in the dark chocolate was more important than I anticipated. When it came time to figure out sugar free white chocolate, I tried to combine coconut oil and cocoa butter as ... Read More about Sugar Free White Chocolate (Gluten Free, Paleo, and Vegan)

Strawberry White Chocolate Snacking Cake (Gluten Free and Paleo)

Let's all pretend for a second that I intended to make this cake all along, not that I set out to make strawberry almond butter, but the heat of the blender motor and the friction from the  blade caramelized the sugars in the dried strawberries, resulting on a large gummy wad of gummy muck that went straight into the trash. Let's assume I didn't have to go back to the drawing board to figure out how I could salvage the idea of the sunny, sweet flavor of strawberries in every bite, but ... Read More about Strawberry White Chocolate Snacking Cake (Gluten Free and Paleo)

Paleo & Vegan Chocolate Mousse (With a Surprise Secret Ingredient!)

Paleo and vegan chocolate mousse that tastes SO decadent, but is actually good for you! You'll *never* guess the secret ingredient! (gluten free & dairy free) We fought over this one, my husband and I. This dark chocolate mousse was so good - addictively, insanely, trade your firstborn good - that it nearly came between us. The irony of a Valentine's Day dessert causing a divorce is not, by the way, lost on me. Luckily, we had more avocados, so I just made more and we'll live to see ... Read More about Paleo & Vegan Chocolate Mousse (With a Surprise Secret Ingredient!)

How To Make Perfect Seared Salmon: It’s Easy Enough For Weeknights! (Gluten Free, Paleo, and Whole30)

If you’re confused about how to pan sear salmon, or intimidated by the process, this recipe is for you! This restaurant-quality, pan seared salmon recipe is so simple to make that it is perfect for busy weeknights. You’ll need a good piece of fish, a sturdy pan, and a little patience — but that’s it! Wait until you discover just how easy it is to make crispy, perfectly seared salmon at home. This dish may not be a looker, but boy is she a … taster? Yeah, that went off the rails quickly, ... Read More about How To Make Perfect Seared Salmon: It’s Easy Enough For Weeknights! (Gluten Free, Paleo, and Whole30)

31 Days Worth Of Healthy Paleo Breakfast Ideas (And They’re Not All Eggs)

I've been in a breakfast rut lately, but I am determined to bust out of it. Although I find meal planning for breakfast to be kind of extreme - one of the best/only reasons to get out of best in the dead of winter is breakfast - it never hurts to have a list of potential breakfast candidates on hand so that you don't end up eating scrambled eggs every.single.morning. How do you think I got myself into this rut to begin with? ... Read More about 31 Days Worth Of Healthy Paleo Breakfast Ideas (And They’re Not All Eggs)

Three-Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bites (Gluten Free and Paleo)

It's time to get back in the swing of things like chocolate. January, the month of purifying oneself from the holidays sins (tongue in cheek!) is almost over and although that doesn't mean that I will stop sharing dinner recipes, let's turn our attention briefly to handfuls of raw cookie dough. If it helps, they taste and sound so much more disastrous to your waistline than they actually are. To be clear, if you make these protein bites, you will not be gnawing on actual raw cookie dough - it ... Read More about Three-Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bites (Gluten Free and Paleo)

Crockpot Carnitas with Pineapple Salsa (Gluten Free and Paleo)

So many of you have requested more crockpot recipes and now that I have recovered from the crockpot overkill of the kitchen renovation period, I am more than happy to oblige. It's not hard, this time of year, when cold weather makes everyone want to move a little slower, a little less, than they do in the summer, so a dinner prepped mostly by a machine is a welcome reprieve. Not to mention that most crockpot-made food falls, inherently, into the realm of comfort food - and there's nothing like a ... Read More about Crockpot Carnitas with Pineapple Salsa (Gluten Free and Paleo)

Paella AKA The One Pan Wonder Dinner (Gluten Free and Paleo)

30 Minutes & one pan is all it takes to make paella for dinner tonight! You don't even need a special pan. It's gluten free, too! To whomever looked at rice, tomatoes, peas, shrimp and chicken and thought "Eureka! Throw it all in a pan, put the top on and cook it all at once! It'll be killer!", I tip my hat to you sir-or-ma'am. I mean, who would have thought that you could make such a perfect, nutritious, substantial, leftover-friendly meal by literally throwing stuff together in a ... Read More about Paella AKA The One Pan Wonder Dinner (Gluten Free and Paleo)