Paleo Snacks A Paleo Snack Cookbook Full of Healthy Paleo Snack Foods

72 Pages·2013·0.65 MB·English

by  Rockridge University Press

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CONTENTS
Introduction
Section One: Paleo Snack Recipes
Chapter 1: Paleo Snack Bars
No-Bake Fruit and Nut Bars
Moist and Chewy Sweet Potato Bars
Coconut Key Lime Bars
Banana Walnut Bars
Banana-Cocoa Swirl Bars
Pumpkin Spice Bars
Chapter 2: Paleo Protein Snacks
Spicy-Sweet Chicken on a Stick
Marinated Zucchini-Salmon Bites
Hawaiian-Style Beef Jerky
Savory Venison Jerky
Chicken-Cherry Wraps with Paleo Mayo
Paleo-Happy Deviled Eggs
Spicy Cucumber-Tuna Bites
Broiled Sardines
Chapter 3: Paleo Kids’ Snacks
Nutty Carob Apple Slices
Frozen Coco-Nut Banana Pops
Lunch Box Granola Mix
Chicken Fingers with Paleo Ranch Dip
Grilled Fruit Kebobs
Oven-Fried Sweet Potato Chips
Chapter 4: Paleo Smoothies
Paleo Piña Colada
Nutty Cocoa-Banana Smoothie
Summertime Peach Smoothie
Orange Dream Smoothie
Cocoa-Hazelnut Smoothie
Berry Good Smoothie
Creamy Pumpkin Smoothie
Chapter 5: Paleo Sweet Snacks
Chunky Trail Mix
Frozen Pineapple Granita
Chewy Almond Cookies
Creamy Strawberry Ice Cream
Flourless Cocoa-Mint Cookies
Spiced Apple Dip
Zucchini Bread
Chapter 6: Low-Calorie Paleo Snacks
Spiced Kale Chips
Avocado-Mushroom Bites
Pineapple Salsa
Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Spicy Grilled Summer Fruit
Section Two: The Basics of the Paleo Diet
Chapter 7: What Is the Paleo Diet?
Chapter 8: The Benefits of Paleo
Chapter 9: The Trouble with Gluten
Chapter 10: Paleo Food Guide
Conclusion
INTRODUCTION
W
ith its focus on whole, organic, and seasonal ingredients, the Paleo diet
is not only one of the most popular diets, it’s also one of the healthiest.
When it comes to Paleo meal planning, however, there is a tendency to
focus entirely on entrées. But people don’t live on main dishes alone. There’s
an entire day between breakfast and dinner and no better way to enjoy it than
with healthful, delicious Paleo-friendly snacks.
With such a huge selection of tasty foods to choose from on the Paleo
diet, the snacks that you can prepare are varied and satisfying. Newcomers to
the Paleo diet may be surprised to learn that there are even decadently sweet
treats that are perfectly in line with Paleo guidelines.
In this cookbook, you’ll find something to please anyone on the Paleo diet,
from sweets for the kids to meat snacks for the enthusiastic carnivore and
smoothies for the hungry person on the go. There are delicious low-calorie
nibbles for those trying to lose weight and snack bars to pack in school or
work lunches.
During busy weekdays, it’s all too easy to reach for an unhealthful snack or
meal because there’s no time to cook. One of the best things you can do to
ensure that plenty of Paleo-friendly foods are on hand when you need them is
to prepare them ahead of time. Just as spending a few hours on the weekend
baking chicken breasts, roasting vegetables, or chopping a salad is time well
spent, you can ensure a healthful week by preparing an array of Paleo-friendly
snacks in advance.
Many of the recipes in this cookbook keep for a week or more, and many
of them also freeze well. You might consider making double batches of
favorite recipes so you have plenty of snacks ready to go during those
especially busy weeks.
Most important, have fun trying out new recipes and Paleo-friendly
versions of old favorites. The Paleo diet offers an array of delectable
ingredients to choose from, so there’s no reason for your diet to be boring or
repetitive. With these Paleo-friendly snacks to enjoy, every day can be
delicious!
SECTION ONE
Paleo Snack Recipes
Chapter 1: Paleo Snack Bars
Chapter 2: Paleo Protein Snacks
Chapter 3: Paleo Kids’ Snacks
Chapter 4: Paleo Smoothies
Chapter 5: Paleo Sweet Snacks
Chapter 6: Low-Calorie Paleo Snacks
PALEO SNACK BARS
No-Bake Fruit and Nut Bars
There are few snacks as beloved as chewy snack bars. These ones hit all the right
notes, with a combination of nuts, coconut, honey, and dried fruit. As a bonus, you
don’t even have to bake to enjoy these treats! The bars keep well, so make several
batches at once.
• 2 cups raw pecan halves or pieces • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded
• 2 cups raw walnut halves or pieces coconut
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt • 1/2 cup unsweetened dried
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon cranberries, chopped • 1/2 cup
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg unsweetened dried cherries,
• 3 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon chopped • 1/2 cup raw honey
coconut oil, melted
In a food processor or blender, grind the pecans and walnuts together until
they are similar to breadcrumbs in consistency. Work in batches and be
careful not to grind them too long or you will end up with pecan-walnut butter!
Pour the ground nuts into a large mixing bowl and add salt, cinnamon, and
nutmeg, mixing well with your hands or a large spoon. Pour 3 tablespoons
coconut oil over the mixture and blend well.
Stir in the shredded coconut, cranberries, and cherries until well mixed, then
add the honey.