Paleo Cookbook For Dummies by Kellyann Petrucci

Author:Kellyann Petrucci
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2013-07-09T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Snacking Paleo-Style

In This Chapter

Keeping quick snacks handy

Staying satiated with delicious Paleo snacks

Recipes in This Chapter

Roasted Rosemary Almonds

Paleo Trail Mix

Caramelized Coconut Chips

Sweet Potato Chips

Fried Sage Leaves

Seaweed with a Kick

Avocado Cups

Spicy Deviled Eggs

Grilled Spiced Peaches

Meatball Poppers

If three square meals a day just don’t provide the fuel you need to keep going throughout your day, Paleo snacks are your answer. Paleo snacking is light-years ahead of traditional snacking. Those 100-calorie snack packs of sugary carbohydrates in attractive, crinkly packages are only masquerading as good snack choices. They aren’t fuel; they’re junk.

Paleo snacks fuel you with nutrient-dense foods that stabilize your blood sugar and give you lots of energy minus the bloating or fatigue other snacks can cause. Whether you're looking for the salty-sweet taste of Caramelized Coconut Chips, the protein power of quick and easy Meatball Poppers, or maybe even the simple crunch from some Roasted Rosemary Almonds, this chapter has you covered! Head to www.dummies.com/extras/paleocookbook for a recipe for Black Olive Tapenade Lettuce Rolls and other Paleo recipes that are sure to please.

There’s no such thing as junk food. You either choose junk or choose food. You have to decide what it’s going to be.

Getting the Most from One-Minute Snacks

This chapter provides you with snack recipes that are both nutritious and easy to prepare. But if you’re looking for something that’s a touch more grab-and-go in nature, here are some snacks that you can throw together in 60 seconds or less:

Beef jerky and fruit

Berries and coconut milk

Canned fish and raw veggies

Celery sticks and almond butter

Leftover meat with mustard (or the Olive Oil Mayo from Chapter 9)

Leftover protein with raw veggies or a piece of fruit

Mashed avocado and veggies

Olives and raw veggies

Paleo-approved deli meat with avocado rolled up inside

Pre-made hard-boiled eggs

Sliced apple with nut butter

Steve's PaleoGoods snacks, such as PaleoKits and PaleoKrunch (www.stevespaleogoods.com)

The best way to trip into a poor snack choice is to be starving with nothing at the ready. Be sure you have nonperishable snack items, such as nuts, sugar-free jerky, or coconut chips, available to you at all times.

Roasted Rosemary Almonds

Prep time: 5 min • Cook time: 8–12 min • Yield: 2 cups

Ingredients

1 tablespoon ghee

2 cups whole, raw, skin-on almonds

2 tablespoons dried rosemary

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1 Melt the ghee in a large skillet over medium-low heat.

2 Add the almonds and stir until they’re coated with ghee. Mix in the rosemary, salt, and pepper, and then shake the pan to arrange the almonds in a single layer.

3 Toast the almonds, stirring often, until they’re slightly darkened and aromatic (about 8 to 12 minutes).

4 Transfer to a plate and cool to room temperature. Serve right away or store in an airtight container for up to one week.

Per serving (1/4 cup): Calories 210 (From Fat 162); Fat 18g (Saturated 1.5 g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 493 mg; Carbohydrate 8g (Dietary Fiber 5g); Protein 8.

Note: You can find a recipe for ghee in Chapter 9.

Tip: You can substitute fresh rosemary for a stronger, earthier flavor; adjust the quantity according to your preference.

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