The Paleo diet is one of the most successful and important diets of recent decades as it returns people to the clean and healthy eating which assists in losing weight. Returning to the basic eating habits of humans during the Stone Age period of human history means eating meat and poultry, seafood, non-starchy vegetables, seeds, and healthy oils. Using the recipes of expert D. Scott Caruthers, who has a long history in the restaurant and food critic arenas and recently released his first cookbook and creating Paleo diet recipes is a must for success with this lifestyle change.
Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet With Bacon
A wonderful mix of sweet and salty makes this recipe a great choice for breakfast which doubles as a healthy evening meal filled with protein and healthy ingredients. The creation of four healthy servings requires 12 ounces of bacon, healthy oils, five cups of diced sweet potatoes, four cups of diced zucchini, and one cup of chopped onion. One large red bell pepper, six eggs, and seasonings to taste are also included.
This simple recipe begins with the bacon being cooked over medium heat until crispy before being removed from the pan. The fat from the bacon is used to cook the sweet potato before adding the zucchini, onion, and red peppers until all are cooked. Remove the pan from the heat and crack six eggs into the mixture; bake the mixture in an oven preheated to 375F for nine to 14 minutes.
Paleo Pancakes
When first attempting to transition to the Paleo diet many people look to eat almond flour and find themselves struggling to find different options to create new recipes for breakfast not including this ingredient. To make Paleo pancakes combine 1/2 cup of coconut flour, 1/2 cup of tapioca flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Next, add four beaten eggs, one tablespoon of honey, one teaspoon of white wine vinegar, and one tablespoon of vanilla. Finally, slowly add one can of full-fat coconut milk and mix until the batter is smooth and thick. Heat a skillet with coconut oil to avoid sticking and add a large spoonful of batter to the pan cooking for three to four minute before flipping and cooking for one minute on the second side. Remove from the heat and serve with berries for added sweetness.
Raspberry Sherbet Chia
Smoothies make a perfect start to any day for Paleo diet followers looking for a healthy and sweet start to any day. In a blender mix six pitted dates, one can of coconut milk, and one tablespoon of vanilla extract until smooth; add 20 ounces of thawed raspberries to the blender and mix before adding eight tablespoons of chia seeds with a spatula. This breakfast can be prepared the night before being consumed to allow it to set and be topped with fruits.
Eggs In Hash Brown Nests
Potatoes do not form part of the Paleo diet but can be substituted for sweet potatoes shredded into a greased muffin pan until the base is covered and bake for five to eight minutes. A large egg is next cracked onto the shredded sweet potato and placed into an oven at 400F for around ten minutes, or until the egg is cooked, cooked bacon can be added for extra taste.
No-Bake Protein Bars
The rise of dairy-free milk, butter, and chocolate have made it far easier to take part in a Paleo Diet or lifestyle with these no-bake protein bars a good option for a healthy start to any day. Combine one cup of coconut flour with four scoops of protein powder before adding half a cup of nut butter and mixing well’ add one-half cup of dairy-free milk and mix into a batter. Place the batter on a greased, lined baking tray, slice into bars and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Avocado Egg Toast
Slice the ends of sweet potato and slice again into 1/4 inch slices, toast the slices on both sides. While the sweet potato is toasting mash an avocado with a fork, spread the avocado on the sweet potato and top with an egg fried sunny side up. A simple yet effective and healthy breakfast using only the most natural ingredients.
Almond Butter Banana Toast
Almond butter has made a major change to the way many Paleo Diet followers eat in a lifestyle not allowing bread to be consumed. After removing the ends of sweet potato and slicing into 1/4 inch slices place in a toaster. Once toasted spread almond butter on the sweet potato and add slices of banana and cinnamon before serving.