Imperfectly Paleo

These are just simple snack bars that everyone in the family can grab and take to work/ play/ school. They take a few minutes to whizz up in the food processor and contain a LOT less sugar (unrefined of course) than the store-bought equivalent and also work out a lot cheaper. I wrap them individually and store in a sealed container in the fridge Raw Nut-Free Naked Brownie Bars Raw Nut-Free Naked Brownie Bars  Grain-free, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Refined Sugar-free, Nut-free Makes 9 Ingredients : 1 cup (150g) raw unsalted sunflower seeds 1 cup (100g) milled flax/chia seed blend 1 cup (150g) soft,unsweetened pitted dates (pre-soak briefly if hard and drain) 1/4 cup (50g) unsweetened raisins (soaked briefly and drained) 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder big pinch sea salt 1 tbsp cinnamon powder 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp coconut oil a few tbsp hot water as needed optional stir-through add-ins: if not nut-intolerant 1/4 cup roughly chopped almonds; cacao nibs; go

Chicory is a great salad ingredient full of character - firm in texture, retains its crunch well, slightly bitter. Apparently this common type is specifically 'Witlook' Chicory, or Belgian Endive. I've found it to be a very useful receptacle for dips of all sorts too! Chicory (aka Endive) Pomegranate Avocado Salad Chicory (aka Endive) Pomegranate Avocado Salad Grain-free, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Refined Sugar-free Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 head of chicory, trimmed and leaves separated 100g baby spinach and rocket 1/2 medium, ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, chopped or sliced 4-5 radishes, trimmed and finely sliced 50g (1/4 cup) unsalted walnuts, toasted or untoasted as preferred approx 50g (1/4 large pomegranate) pomegranate arils Dressing: 4 tbsp EVOO 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp dijon mustard 2 tsp pomegranate molasses 1/4 tsp zaatar sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste Instructions: 1. Add all dressing ingredients to a clean glass

Super simple. Universally loved by old and young - these never last long around our house!   Raw Apple Pie Energy Bars