Southern Scraps

It's back to school here for the kids in my town this week, and I'm sure it is or will be soon for many of you. That means you may have a little less time for getting healthy breakfasts, so here are seven healthy breakfast cookies recipes that you can make ahead. And it should certainly appeal to the kids- who wouldn't want cookies for breakfast? You don't have to tell them they are healthy. This round up features a variety of paleo, gluten free, egg free and low sugar recipes. Pumpkin breakfast cookies     Cranberry almond breakfast cookies     Banana Oatmeal breakfast cookies     Lemon blackberry breakfast cookies     Blueberry oatmeal cookies     Chia oatmeal breakfast cookies       Peanut butter banana oat cookies Sharing here: Think Pink Sundays * Under the Table and Dreaming * Sundae Scoop * Suburb’s Mama Sunday link * DIY Sunday Showcase * The D...

  On Monday I shared ten paleo lemon treats ( cookies, cakes, and bars) and today I wanted to share one more that has quicky become my favorite. I found this recipe for Paleo lemon brownies through pinterest. I modified it a little to make it dairy free because my husband doesn't tolerate butter. Below are the ingredients I used: Ingredients 1/4 cup almond flour 1/4 cup tapioca flour 1/4 cup coconut flour 1/3 cup honey 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup coconut oil melted 2 eggs 2 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest 2 Tablespoons lemon juice (juice of half a lemon) For the glaze 2 Tablespoons coconut oil 2 Tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest Pinch of salt I followed the directions in the original recipe with the exception of one thing: I did not use my food processor or electric mixer. I stirred everything by hand. They still came out great! (I find it easier to wash a spoon than the mixers or blades to the processor and I could use the exerc...

Even though lemons can be in season year round, something about spring and summer makes me want lemon flavored goodies this time of year. Before our diet change, one of my favorite candies was Lemon heads. Now I try not to consume sugar and artificial flavors and colors, so I've rounded up ten lemon treats that are gluten and/or grain free and dairy free. Paleo lemon bars     Paleo blueberry lemon bars     Paleo lemon bread     Paleo cardamom cupcakes with lemon frosting     Grain free Italian lemon cake     Paleo lemon mousse     Lemon cookie sandwiches     Lemon frosting   Paleo lemon cookie cupcakes     Grain free lemon zinger cookies Sharing here: Think Pink Sundays * Under the Table and Dreaming * Sundae Scoop * Suburb’s Mama Sunday link * DIY Sunday Showcase * Craftomaniac Monday * Make the Scene Monday * The...

  Today I'm sharing another yummy Paleo treat we enjoy- apricot power bars. These are so easy to make, I sometimes make two pans at once and freeze a batch.   These are from Elana's Pantry . I can take no credit for these at all. Hop over there for the recipe .   You may be interested in these muffins as well- gluten/grain and dairy free.   Paleo Spice Muffins   Linking up here: Think Pink Sundays * Under the Table and Dreaming * Sundae Scoop * Suburb’s Mama Sunday link * DIY Sunday Showcase * Craftomaniac Monday * Make the Scene Monday * The DIY’ers * Masterpiece Monday * Motivate Me Monday * Market Yourself Mondays at Sumo’s Sweet Stuff * Pink Hippo Party * More The Merrier Monday * Mop It Up Monday * Monday Funday * Give me the Goods * The Scoop * Project Inspired * Take a Look Tuesday * Handmade Tuesdays *   Tuesday Talent Show * My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia * Tip Junkie * Get Your Craft On * Pretty Things * From Dream to ...

photo source What do you give your sweetie for Valentine's Day when you've both gone mostly Paleo? Corn syrup, sugar laden chocolate won't do. That's when you make your own treats. I've rounded up ten gluten free, grain free, and/or dairy free treats that are easy to make.

This post contains affiliate links. Last year my husband and I completed a Whole30 program and it made drastic and significant health changes for us. So much that we continue to eat this way about 80-90% of the time. We have a few off plan items now and then and occasionally eat gluten free grains like oatmeal and rice, but for the most part we follow the Whole30/ paleo protocol.   While on Whole30 you don’t make paleo substitutes for old foods, like muffins, but now that we are not on the strict version of the diet, we have paleo compliant muffins, waffles, pancakes, etc. One of my favorite go-to muffins as a breakfast or snack is this Post Workout Spice Muffin from Awkward Girl Gets Fit . We love them and our non-paleo friends and coworkers give them rave reviews. Post Work-Out Spice Muffins makes 10 3/4 cup butternut squash puree 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup 3 eggs 1 Tablespoon clarified butter or coconut oil, melted 1.5 cup blanched almond flour 1/3 teaspoon sea sa...