Snacks and Appetizers

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bonbons

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chocolate chip cookie dough larabar balls

chocolate chip cookie dough larabar ballsThe Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Larabar is one of my youngest son’s favorite treats. As you may know, Larabars are not cheap. In spite of the price, I have been buying them occasionally because I want to make my Sweet Pea happy. I am often incapable of resisting his charms. (Could you resist this face?)In order to save some money I finally decided to try making them for myself. I’m happy to report it turned out great. You may have already seen my post on Homemade Coconut Cream Pie Larabar which is another one of our favorites. This recipe is similarly simple. It contains only 3-4 ingredients and is very quick, easy and delicious. These bonbons are great as a snack or treat and make a sophisticated dessert offering for a party.

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Applegate Farms Uncured Hot Dogs for a Paleo Diet

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Trying to follow the Paleo diet as closely as possible is definitely worthwhile. But going strict Paleo is not easy in the beginning and it can be confusing and frustrating. If you are responsible for feeding a family and they are not as motivated for change it is truly challenging. Rather than getting discouraged and giving up or having a mutiny on your hands it is important to find ways to optimize your diet while keeping everyone onboard as much as possible.

I always appreciate blog posts that have hints and tips for staying focused and not getting overwhelmed when making radical changes. In that vein I would like to discuss a product that has been a big help for our family. Applegate Farms Uncured Hot Dogs*.

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Applegate Organic Uncured Beef Hot Dog

Now I know what you are thinking – there is NO WAY a hotdog is healthful.

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Chocolate Paleo Snack Cake

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Chocolate Paleo Snack Cake:: PaleoSpirit.comChocolate Paleo Snack Cake is fast becoming my boys’ favorite snack during our after school “tea time”. Before moving on to homework or other activities after school we take a few minutes for tea and a snack and share with each other about our day. I have overheard my sons proudly telling their neighborhood friends they can’t come out to play until after tea time. It’s become something we all look forward to even when the snacks are very simple.

On the afternoon of the first day of school, per Sweet Pea’s request, I got a little fancy and decked out the table for a more formal tea time. He was TOTALLY into it as you can see.

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Homemade Coconut Cream Pie Larabar Recipe

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Paleo homemade larabar recipe

Larabars are one thing that can bring Paleo dieters and raw vegans together.  Impossible you say!  Well, strangely enough this is one delicious product that has the power to do the inconceivable.  Raw vegans appreciate the fact there are no animal products and the ingredients are uncooked.  Paleo adherents clamor for Larabars because they are … Read more