A Month of Whole 30 Meals

In light of my August Whole 30, I have decided to plan ahead my meals this time. There will be breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for each of the 30 days. When it comes down to it, some days might have to be swapped for others, but nonetheless, this is what I will be eating. I do a lot of repeats for breakfast and a lot of leftovers for lunch. I will note these here, but also try to change some things up from time to time. I hope this helps some of you meal plan if you're considering completing a Whole 30 as well.

Flour-less Chocolate Cake with Coconut Whipped Cream and Blackberries

A few weeks ago, my husband and I went to a restaurant and ordered a flour-less chocolate cake for dessert. It was amazing. He is a chocolate lover, so I decided to try and recreate this dessert at home for Father's Day. After researching typical flour-less chocolate cakes, I understood that the fluffiness comes from the whipped egg whites more than anything else. I felt that taking the liberty to mess around with the type of sweeteners, chocolate, butter, etc. would still give the same creamy, rich taste I was looking for. I was right. This cake was a hit. Kyle asked if this cake can happen for every special occasion. I don't see why not. I love the way the blackberries cut the sweetness of the chocolate. I recommend using them. If you're not a blackberry fan, then perhaps add in your favorite berry instead.

Grain-Free Granola/Cereal

Grain-Free Granola/ Cereal

1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup honey, warmed
1 tbs vanilla extract
1 cup sliced raw almonds
1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 cup almond meal
1 cup raisins
8 chopped pitted dates
1 tbs cinnamon

Grain-Free Mexican Lasagna

Grain-Free Mexican Lasagna
(Serves 9)

1 tbs coconut or olive oil (plus more for greasing dish)
2 pounds grass-fed beef
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 jalepenos, seeded and diced
2 tbs chili powder
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp coriander
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
8 medium coconut flour tortillas (I made these while meat, veggies, and spices cooked.)
1 cup Grass-Fed or Raw Cheddar
1 cup Grass-Fed or Raw Pepper Jack

Herb and Citrus Shrimp and Vegetables over Squash Noodles

I love shrimp. I love herbs. I love veggies. I love bacon. There's really not much more to say except that I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed creating and eating it. :)

Chicken, Berries, and Apples over Spinach with Homemade Lemon Ricotta, Poached Egg, and a Honey-Lime Vinaigrette

I went to a local restaurant about a year ago and ordered a fantastic salad. It had berries and a whipped lemon ricotta with a poached egg and a honey vinaigrette dressing. It seems odd that all of this would go together, but once mixed, it was perfect. The next time I went to this restaurant, the menu had changed and this salad was no longer on there. I decided to recreate this salad at home and add in some of my own extras. I hope you give it a try.  :)

Coastal and Berry Grain/Dairy-Free Cups

I have been baking with grain and dairy-free ingredients for long enough that I understand how they work. I might not know the exact science behind the combination of ingredients, but I get that coconut and almond milk can be used as a 1:1 substitute for cow's milk. I understand that when choosing one milk over the other, the coconut milk has a creamier consistency versus the almond milk. I understand that grain-free flours (almond, coconut, etc.) cannot be used as a 1:1 flour substitute (not even for each other).