Since going Paleo my family has fallen even more in love with our grill. Paleo and grilling just work well together. The past couple of years I've even been stepping outside my grilling comfort zone more and more. Grilling things I'd never thought to have grilled before and trying new flavor combinations. I have to say I'm pretty thrilled with the results of most of my flavor experiments. In the past I'd never have thought to grill fruit, but it's amazing. Grilling fruit and adding it to traditionally savory dishes? Brilliant. Oh yes, and? New rule: every burger recipe for the rest of forever must contain grilled pineapple. OK, maybe more of a guideline. It's a seriously delicious combination though. This Smoky Grilled Pineapple Burger is always a crowd-pleaser at my house. It's not only Paleo, but Whole30, glutenfree, lower carb, and clean eating friendly. I promise you won't miss the bun! paleo, grilled pineapple burger, smoky...
I get asked a lot about what kind of snacks I eat on paleo. Especially easy grab and go paleo snacks. One of my family's favorite paleo-friendly snacks is trail mix. It's just so easy and so portable! I make this up and throw some in my purse, in the car, and have it at eye-level in the refrigerator. For myself (because I'm still trying to lose weight) I like to pre-portion it in 1/3 cup portions in a snack sized Ziploc.
Easy Paleo Trail Mix
1 cup almonds
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Mix. Done.
This is my basic recipe. It's also good with other dried fruit like dried blueberries. Or, if I have some, I add 1/2 cup shelled pistachios. Sometimes as a treat I'll include 1/4 cup of dark chocolate chips (I don't keep it in the car if I add those, it'll melt) and use less raisins. You get the idea. It's a very flexible, filling, easy, never get bored with it snack!
What would you add?
Easy Paleo Trail Mix
1 cup almonds
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Mix. Done.
This is my basic recipe. It's also good with other dried fruit like dried blueberries. Or, if I have some, I add 1/2 cup shelled pistachios. Sometimes as a treat I'll include 1/4 cup of dark chocolate chips (I don't keep it in the car if I add those, it'll melt) and use less raisins. You get the idea. It's a very flexible, filling, easy, never get bored with it snack!
What would you add?