Paleo Porridge
Makes 10 servings. Prep time: 20 hours. Ingredients 1 cup pumpkin kernels 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup chia seeds 1/2 pound pitted dates 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Directions Place the seeds, dates, sea salt and vanilla in a food processor and...
Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Paleo)
Makes 4 servings. Prep time: 1 hour and 10 minutes. Ingredients 4 each sweet potatoes 2 1/2 teaspoons coconut oil 4 each chipotle peppers, minced 3 each garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 1 1/4 teaspoons sea salt 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2...
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