Basic Chili (from Maximized Living)

I can't take any credit for this recipe, but I want to pass it along and encourage anyone who is trying to go sugar/gluten free to read "Maximized living nutrition plans" by Dr. B.J. Hardick, Kimberly Roberto, and Dr. Lerner. It's an easy read and has helped me understand better how to avoid sugar and encourage better nutrition in my family.
This chili is awesome and has become a family favorite, especially when topped with some raw white cheddar cheese, yum!

Basic Chili:
(Sugar, gluten, egg, and dairy free)

1 Tbsp Coconut oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped or grated
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 cup Green Pepper, chopped
1 can Kidney Beans or Black Beans
2 Tsp Oregano
2 Tsp Chili Powder
2 Tsp Ground Cumin
1 Tsp Sea Salt
1 8oz Can Organic Crushed Tomatoes
1-1 1/2 lb. Ground Bison, Grass Fed Beef, or ground Turkey

Optional: 1 12 oz jar of Prepared Salsa or Pasta Sauce (check ingredients to avoid added sugar)

In a skillet melt oil and sauté onions, celery, garlic, and peppers until onion is translucent, 3-4 minutes. Add ground meat, oregano, chili powder, and cumin, continue cooking, stirring frequently, for 5-6 minutes. Pour salt, tomatoes, and Salsa, if desired, into pot. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for a minimum of 1 hour for best flavor.
Makes 4-6 servings

Hope you enjoy, especially on a cold night with the family!

This is a great recipe to make ahead of time and freeze for later. I like to make soups to freeze and take camping with us! Just dethaw it in a large pot over the camp fire or camp stove! Little mess, lots of goodness!

Dairy, gluten, egg, and sugar free Chocolate Pudding!

I've been searching for a good recipe for allergy free chocolate pudding and came across a few. The problem with those was they used spoonable stevia and after making a large batch my boys, and myself, couldn't take the strong stevia flavor and aftertaste. (Sadly, I threw out the whole batch) I finally found a good recipe that I added a few touches to and found a pudding that my kids LOVE and is very easy and simple, not to mention super healthy! So here is what I came up with:

Chocolate Pudding:
(dairy, gluten, egg, and sugar free)

1 large avocado-peeled, pitted, and cut into chunks
1 banana-sliced
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 cup baking chocolate shavings
3 Tbsp raw honey
1 tsp lemon juice
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
2 tsp cocoa powder

Put all the ingredients into a blender or food processor and purée until it is smooth. Divide into small containers and store in the refrigerator until set.

I reuse empty baby food or individual apple sauce containers to store the Pudding in, they are great because I can grab them and put them in lunches or hand them out for snacks.

Have fun and enjoy this delicious snack!