Paleo "Rocky Road" Coconut Ice Cream

Paleo "Rocky Road" Coconut Ice Cream

This is my first of probably a gazillion coconut ice cream recipes. This rocky road ice cream fake out is likely my gateway into complete coconut ice cream addiction. I get that sweets are a "gray area" on the Paleo diet but you should definitely indulge in this when you do have a craving. I recommend putting this into two separate "His & Her" containers in the freezer if you have a territorial food relationship with your significant other.

Compatible with Following Diets: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo

Serving Size: 8

What you Need:

• Ice Cream Maker (Pre-Freeze container for 24 hours) .... Arguably the most important part of the recipe
• 1 33.8 oz carton (1000 mL) of 100% Coconut Cream (Full Fat Coconut Milk)
• 1/3 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup Agave Nectar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• Additional ideas to include - Dark Chocolate Chips, Marshmallows (if you're really having a craving)

1. Whisk together coconut cream, cocoa powder, agave nectar, vanilla, sea salt. Make sure there are no cocoa clumps remaining.
2. Assemble ice cream maker (including pre-frozen container). I recommend the Cuisinart ice cream maker for those who are looking for a fool proof one. 
3. Add coconut milk mixture to ice cream maker and turn on.
4. Toast shredded coconut and almonds in toaster oven for ~3-5 minutes (or until toasted). Baby sit them so they don't burn (It happens quickly!)
5. Run ice cream maker for ~20-25 minutes or until coconut ice cream has consistency of soft serve. 
6. Add toasted coconut & almonds to the ice cream while it is mixing. 
7. Remove from ice cream maker and place in quart sized plastic containers (The disposable kind from the grocery store work great). Freeze until hard.

Sauteed Sausage, Onions and Zucchini Noodles

 Sauteed Sausage, Onions and Zucchini Noodles

Zucchini noodles are the ultimate fake out food. When I'm craving pasta this is the only thing that will work. If you've tried spaghetti noodles and just can't get into it, try this out. I guarantee that you will be hooked. 

Compatible with Following Diets: Gluten Free, Sugar Free, Dairy Free, Paleo, Low carb

Serving Size: 1 

What You Need:

• Julienne Peeler (Found on Amazon - Of course...)
• 1 zucchini squash (or yellow squash)
• 1/2 medium onion
• 1 sausage link (Recommended: Aidell's Chicken and Apple Sausage (No Nitrates/You can buy at Kroger/Publix)
• Salt/Pepper to Taste
• Olive oil for misting (Recommended: Misto Olive Oil Mister)
• Medium Saute Pan

1. Heat saute pan to medium heat. 
2. Lightly spray olive oil on pan. 
3. Thinly slice the onion and add to pan.
4. Slice sausage on a diagonal and add to onions in pan. 
5. Use the julienne peeler to thinly slice the zucchini. The end result should look like noodles (!). Add noodles to pan.
6. Saute mixture for ~5 minutes or until sausage is browned. Add salt/pepper to taste.