Paleo Berry Crisp

This is good.

Just so you know.

Did I have a couple of kids turn their noses up at it?

Sure.

Why?

One kiddo doesn't like nuts...... of any kind.  (She ate it when I took the nuts off, though.)

One kiddo doesn't like chia seeds....... it's a texture/mind thing. (Although, she will eat raspberries and blackberries just fine. Go figure.)

That being said, this dessert is just bursting with flavor and will actually have you feeling good about eating something that satisfies that sweet tooth!

Ready to start?  Here's what you need....

1. Put cleaned berries {I chose raspberries, blackberries and blueberries} in a 9x9 dish.  Sprinkle with chia seeds.

2. Combine coconut oil, coconut palm sugar, almond meal flour, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper (optional).  "Cut" with a fork to make a crumble.

3. Sprinkle crumble over berries.

4. Add chopped nuts to the top. (Optional)

5. Bake in a 375* oven for 25 - 30 minutes.

6. Serve warm.  Or warm leftovers up in the microwave ..... if there are any.

You can even add some frozen yogurt on the side, if you eat that kind of thing! (We do.)

The chopped nuts on top add such amazing texture.  The chia seeds help thicken the fruit juices to create a warm, gooey goodness to savor.

 
Every little (or big) bite was savored.

There were even a couple of requests for seconds.  (Which always makes my little heart happy!)

I'd love to hear about how you like the recipe, if you make it.  Make sure to give me feedback - I would appreciate it so much!

Keep loving Life!

Sweet Potato Hash Recipe

Here it is!  I know you have been anxiously awaiting this announcement. {Yep, my sarcasm is still firmly in place for the new year.  You've been warned... er.... made aware.}

Kevin and I through this together one day for lunch when we were stranded at home due to flood waters.  This was the best tasting creation we've made so far.  Since I actually remembered to write down the ingredients we used, I can pass the recipe on to all of you.

I'm not sure that this is a true hash, but it's much easier to say 'Sweet Potato Hash' when talking about it than 'that sweet potato dish with onions and sausage and seasoning and maybe some eggs'.  So, I've dubbed it 'Hash'.  Because I can.  Um... okay... on with the show.

Sweet Potato Hash

2 medium sweet potatoes diced
1 small onion diced
1/2 lb ground sausage (fully cooked)(optional)
1 Tbsp coconut oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp season salt
2 scrambled eggs (optional)

~Microwave diced sweet potato for about 3 minutes in 1 minute intervals until soft.*

~Melt coconut oil in skillet.

~Add diced onion and sauté until onion is almost clear in appearance.

~Add minced garlic.

~Add diced sweet potato to skillet and sprinkle with 1 tsp season salt.

~Sauté until there is nice color on the potato pieces and they are completely cooked through.

~Now would be the time to add cooked sausage and/or scrambled eggs if you choose.

~Heat through and serve {maybe with a side of pancakes with yummy, warm banana syrup}.

Microwaving the diced sweet potatoes is a KEY step!  Don't skip this!  By essentially pre-cooking them, you have less chance of burning them in the skillet - which is really easy to do.

Hope you all enjoy this recipe!  Make sure to give me some feedback on Facebook.

Keep enjoying life!