🍂 Autumn Stuffed Acorn Squash (Whole30, Paleo) 🍂
Stuffed Squash is one of my favorite meals because the options are literally endless! From dinners to desserts, Squash can be used in so many different ways and filled with either sweet or savory stuffings that can completely change the flavor of the dish itself. These Autumn Stuffed Acorn Squash truly are a Fall flavor festival in your mouth and a perfect match for anyone who enjoys a sweet & savory combination!
The Sweet Apple, Salty Caramelized Onions, Nutty Acorn Squash, & Fresh Thyme & Rosemary all pair PERFECTLY together! I also used Bilinski Sausage “Spinach & Spring Greens Organic Chicken Sausage” which really made this a hearty meal and also added a nice serving of greens in! It’s also fully cooked and casing free so you don’t have to worry about any additional work there! I promise this meal is much easier than it looks, and stores great in the fridge as Meal Preps for up to a week!
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🍏🍹🍎 Spiked Apple Cider 🍎🍹🍏
Move Over Mimosas & Bye Bye Bloody Marys...your favorite Weekend Brunch Cocktail is getting an Autumn Upgrade! This Spiked Apple Cider tastes EXACTLY like liquid Apple Pie so you already know these babies go down nice & easy. Pair it with some Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes or an Apple Cider Donut and you’ve got yourself a delicious (and boozy) start to #SundayFunday! This cocktail is Dairy, Soy, & Gluten Free and if you leave off the whipped cream, it’s Refined Sugar Free as well!
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🌮🥧 Taco Pie w/ Fried Plantain Crust (Whole30, Paleo) 🥧🌮
Everything you love about Tacos, but in sliceable form! This Taco Pie was an instant hit with my family and took #FridayPieday to a new level! The Plantains are so filling, and added the perfect amount of sweetness to compliment the savory Taco Seasoning. I topped mine with Fresh Sliced Avocado and Dairy Free Sour Cream which ended up adding a really nice creaminess to the dish!
I paired it with a side of Chili Lime Butternut Squash, but if I’m being honest, the Pie by itself was absolutely enough, I was STUFFED! I also went with Beef for the filling, but you could totally use Turkey or Chicken if that works better for your dietary needs.
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🦃 Thanksgiving Dinner Cupcakes (Whole30, Paleo) 🦃
Now it can feel like Thanksgiving all through Fall with these super adorable Thanksgiving Dinner Cupcakes! They’re basically Turkey Cupcakes loaded up with Carrots, Celery, Onions, & Cranberries, then topped with a Sweet Potato “Icing” and a Gravy “Glaze”! What’s not to love?!?
Whether you’re looking for a fun new meal prep idea for the week or a way to impress the family this Thanksgiving with minimal effort, THIS IS IT! I’ll be trying different variations over the next few weeks including a Mexican Inspired Dinner Cupcake so be on the lookout for more soon!
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🧀 Cheesesteak Stuffed Acorn Squash 🧀
If you couldn’t tell by now, I REALLY like Cheesesteaks! Over the last few months, I’ve reinterpreted the classic sandwich in a few different Whole30 and/or Paleo Friendly ways including a Sheet Pan Cheesesteak Meal, a Cheesesteak Flax Pizza, Cheesesteak Casserole, and now…Cheesesteak Stuffed Acorn Squash!
It’s the perfect way to combine a classic comfort food with that feeling of Fall If you’ve never worked with Acorn Squash before, its a bit less sweet than Butternut Squash and makes the perfect “bun” to your deconstructed cheesesteak! The Cashew Cheese Whiz on top really takes this meal to the next level, still keeping everything Gluten, Dairy, Soy, & Added Sugar Free!
Also, to those who started the #SeptemberWhole30 with me on the 1st…we’re officially on Day 29! Congratulations to everyone who is still on board to finish out tomorrow regardless of whatever hiccups you may have had on your journey. I’ll be sure to update you with my experiences with this round next week! Anyway, if you’re looking for a fun meal to close out your round of Whole30, I highly recommend giving this one a try. Hopefully you enjoy it as much as I did!
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🍏🍠 Autumn Harvest Breakfast Casserole 🍠🍏
Fall just started and I’ve already found a new Sunday Brunch favorite to “indulge” in during the next few months! This Autumn Harvest Breakfast Casserole is literally the definition of “Breakfast Cake”! Just like cake, it’s sweet & fluffy, tastes sinfully decadent, yet it’s 2 main ingredients are just a Sweet Potato and an Apple! Funny enough, this recipe came together after having a few leftover ingredients on hand, which I’ve noticed are ALWAYS the dishes that taste the most like magic🤤
This would make a great addition to your normal Bacon & Eggs breakfast routine, or you could totally up the serving size to 1/2 a pan and enjoy it on its own! It’s also Dairy, Soy, Refined Sugar & Gluten Free as well as Paleo & Whole30 friendly!
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🔥🍂 Roasted Acorn Squash Seeds (Whole30, Paleo) 🍂🔥
If there's one thing I HATE in the kitchen more than anything, it's wasting food. Whether it be leftover produce, a meal in the refrigerator, or even the remaining seeds from making stuffed Acorn squash, it kills me to throw food away. Since it's the time of year where we all love using squash in recipes and carving jack-o-lanterns, this is just a friendly reminder that those seeds are a perfectly delicious snack just waiting to be roasted up! All you need are some Seeds, Olive Oil, & Salt!
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🍂🍏 Autumn Apple Crumble (Whole30, Paleo) 🍂🍏
Sometimes the best recipes are a result of no planning at all and this was definitely one of those times! We happened to have 7 extra apples on hand so I decided to pair them with some of my favorite Whole30 Friendly toppings and bake them until they were soft and tender. VOILA! Just like that I have a new favorite Fall snack! This Autumn Apple Crumble came together so quickly, and is the perfect way to use up all of those apples that apple picking season are bound to bring in! It's also Vegan as well as Gluten, Soy, & Dairy Free!
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🎃🥩 Pumpkin Chili (Whole30, Paleo) 🥩🎃
You are going to FALL in love with how simple and delicious this Pumpkin Chili recipe is! Pairing a bit of Pumpkin Pie Spice with staple chili flavors such as Smoked Paprika & Chili Powder is the perfect seasonal spin on this classic comfort food. The Pumpkin Puree blends everything together so well and adds a creaminess to this chili unlike any I’ve ever had before! Toss all of your ingredients in the slow cooker and in just a few hours you’ll have meals ready to go for the entire week! I serve mine with a side of Cauliflower Rice to keep this dish Gluten, Dairy, Soy, & Refined Sugar Free.
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🍗🎃🍝 Turkey Pumpkin Fall Balls with Butternut Squash Spaghetti 🍝🎃🍗
This seasonal spin on the classic Italian comfort food, ’Spaghetti & Meatballs’ is just what you need to start feeling festive this Fall! Infused with Fresh Pumpkin and hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, & clove, this dish is a great compliment to all of seasonal baked goods that are slowly making their way into our kitchens!
Now I know some of you may be thinking “Pumpkin…in Meatballs?”, but I promise you, your meatballs aren’t going to suddenly taste like a Pumpkin Spiced Latte The Pumpkin used in the balls simply keeps the meat moist. All of the fresh herbs and spices used are what’s going to flavor your Fall Balls to perfection! The Pumpkin Infused Marinara Sauce really ties this dish together and takes it to the next level. Pair it all with some Butternut Squash Noodles and you’re literally eating Fall on a plate!
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🍐🍁 Autumn Baked Pears (Whole30, Paleo) 🍁🍐
I love going through the fridge on a Sunday Morning and seeing what produce I have left from the prior week. It let’s me get creative and toss together a quick recipe that I may not necessarily have made otherwise. This week, I had 2 extra Pears and a small amount of Walnuts at the bottom of the bag and these Baked Cinnamon Pears were the result!
They’re a Fall festive healthy snack that I’ll definitely be making again soon! The Pears become so soft and juicy, allowing for easy removal of the skin, so there’s no need to peel them prior to putting them in the oven! These took less than 5 minutes to throw together, and the hardest part was waiting for them to cool once they were cooked! Sort through your produce drawer and get creative with your leftovers this week or skip the creativity and whip up these baked cinnamon pears! You’ll be so happy you did!
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🧅🌶🍗 Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (Whole30, Paleo) 🍗🌶🧅
30 Minutes, 5 Ingredients, 3 Steps… and you’ve got Dinner for 2 all week long! This might be the easiest (and one of the tastiest) recipes I’ve ever posted! These Sheet Pan Fajitas are so simple, yet so hearty and flavorful, they’re the perfect healthy twist on a classic dish we all know and love!
This recipe also make a great intro meal for anyone looking to eat cleaner as there’s minimal prep work, and all the ingredients can be found at your local grocery store! The Peppers and Onions get nice and tender in the oven while the Chicken remains juicy and flavored to perfection! I used Siete Taco Seasoning to keep this dish Whole30 compliant as there’s no added sugar, but a homemade Taco Seasoning would also work.
Because I’m cooking for a few people, I made 2 pans worth, but you could also cut this recipe in 1/2 if you’re looking for less servings. Feel free to serve with some Jicama Wraps or simply enjoy it on its own! I served mine with a side of Cauliflower Rice and Sautéed Plantains
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🦃🥚🍲 Unwrapped Turkey Egg Roll Bowl 🍲🥚🦃
Each week, I try to make a recipe that doesn’t involve chopping up meat and vegetables to make my #MealPrepSunday workload a little lighter. I tend to pick a ground meat, then find some frozen veggies and a marinade to create a simple stir-fry meal. This past week I decided to switch it up with these Unwrapped Turkey Egg Roll Bowls and they were a hit with the entire family! Not only were they SUPER filling, but with the exception of cutting up some Green Onion with a pair of scissors, there’s no prep work involved whatsoever! If I’m being honest, you could skip the Green Onion if you’re feeling super lazy, but you’ll definitely be missing out on some added flavor! It look less than 30 minutes to get this meal from pan to plate, and I made sure to double it so I had leftovers for the week! I paired mine with a side of Whole30 Sweet & Sour sauce, but Hot Sauce would also work great if you’re looking for a spicier bowl.
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🍌🍓Srawberry Banana Smoothie (Paleo, Whole30, Vegan)🍓🍌
Every morning after my run, the one thing I look forward to more than anything is my Collagen Peptide Smoothie. It refuels my body, taste delicious, and gives me a chance to do my morning scroll! Everybody loves a Strawberry Banana Smoothie, but making them at home can be discouraging if you don’t know the right ratios, ultimately ending up with a watery smoothie. The key to getting the perfect consistency is freezing your fruit overnight, so be sure to prep ahead if you plan on making this in the morning! It’s naturally sweetened to perfection, but the flavor can be further enhanced with the addition of some freeze dried strawberries!
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🍖🍍BBQ Pineapple Pulled Pork (Whole30, Paleo)🍍🍖
Classic Comfort Food meets Clean Eating with this super simple BBQ Pineapple Pulled Pork Recipe! Toss it in your Slow Cooker when you wake up and have dinner for days by nighttime! This subtly sweet & tangy pulled pork makes a great meal prep for the week and pairs well with any side dish. I served mine with a supersize side of Penny’s Primal Cauliflower Mac & Cheese, but you could totally enjoy it on its own, with a side of broccoli, or over top a salad! Don’t forget your The New Primal’s BBQ Sauce & Seasoning to keep this dish Whole30 compliant! It’s so tasty and one serving is INCREDIBLY filling!
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☕️🎃 Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte (Whole30, Paleo) 🎃☕️
Fall is almost here and it’s my favorite time of the year! I‘m an Autumn baby so I really enjoy the cooler weather, slurping on soups, getting spooky on Halloween, and most of all...Pumpkin Spice Lattes! If we’re being honest, I enjoy just about any latte, but there’s something nostalgic about a PSL that lets you know all things Fall are on their way!
My Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe is super creamy, has the perfect amount of sweetness, and if you use a milk frother, you’ll get some INCREDIBLE sweet foam action! It’s #MealPrepSunday in my kitchen today, so I’ll be getting next week’s food together while sipping on one of these babies all afternoon long! ️🎃
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🧀🥩 Whole30 Sheet Pan Cheesesteak 🥩🧀
I may be from New Jersey, but living just 20 minutes outside of Philadelphia, I’ve definitely had my fair share of Philly Cheesesteaks. Some of them have been delicious, others have been subpar, but none of them have been Whole30 Friendly…until now!
This Whole30 Sheet Pan Cheesesteak was the perfect way to cure my cravings while still keeping it clean! It’s Gluten, Dairy, Soy, & Refined Sugar Free, takes 1/2 an hour from start to finish, and only requires 1 Pan so you don’t have to stress about doing the dishes! If you’re following a Paleo diet, this would also be great as a hearty Paleo Pizza topping!
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🍫🌮 Date Choco-Tacos 🌮🍫
Dates, Chocolate, and Tacos are incredible on their own, but when you pair them all together, Date Choco-Tacos are born! This superfood filled snack can cure your sweet tooth without any of the guilt! The sweetness from the Dates balances out the 100% Cacao perfectly, and the Go Raw Cookie Crisps add such a nice crunch on top! I’m a chocolate lover so I always use their “Choco Crunch” Cookie Crisps, but try using “Ginger Snap” or “Lemon Pie” to add another element of flavor! You could also make these using any nut butter, but I prefer Cashew Butter as it tends to be less oily and stays in the date much better. I’ve got to be honest, it’s easy to over indulge in these delicious treats, so only make as many as you plan on eating in one sitting!
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🥘 Yai's Thai Chicken Stir Fry (Whole30, Paleo) 🥘
Eating clean can be SIMPLE and this 3 Ingredient Stir Fry proves exactly that! It requires just 1 pan, no measuring of any sauces or spices, and takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. Not only is this recipe perfect for when you’re feeling a bit lazy in the kitchen, but it’s also super cost effective, coming it at only $3.24 per serving! I’ve actually been doubling this recipe in 2 skillets and using a different sauce in each. It requires no extra effort, makes for great reheat-able meal preps during the week, and tastes like you’ve prepared 2 completely separate dishes!
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🥩🍌🍲Beef & Plantain Burrito Bowl (Whole30, Paleo) 🍲🍌🥩
If you know me, you know I’m OBSESSED with Plantains and finding different ways to use them in recipes. They’re such a fascinating fruit and can be used for so many different dishes depending on their ripeness. When I first posted this recipe, I used Green Plantains and it turned out great, but I mentioned I would try it again with Ripe Plantains and give you an update. Well, the verdict is…MAKE THIS DISH WITH RIPE PLANTAINS! The subtle sweetness from the Plantains blended with the savory beef & vegetable filling will totally have you ditching your old Burrito Bowl🤤 Pair it with a side of my super simple Citrus Cauliflower Rice to make it a full meal that also stores great as a meal prep for the week! This recipe also only requires 1 pan, no chopping up meat, and all the ingredients can be found easily at your local grocery store.
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