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Stuffing In A Bundt Pan

Happy Thanksgiving week all! Sorry this post is so late. I had full intentions of posting this recipe last week and things just got crazy. Tis the season!

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Even if you have already gotten your ingredients for Thanksgiving stuffing, no worries,  you can still make this recipe and bake it in a bundt pan. Any stuffing recipe will work I would just add an additional 3 eggs to your recipe to ensure the stuffing stays moist. Continue reading Stuffing In A Bundt Pan

Cranberry Apple Stuffing Muffins

Stuffing is my absolute favorite side dish for Thanksgiving! I got this stuffing muffin recipe idea from a guest on the Rachael Ray show. I loved the idea, but did like the stick of butter in the recipe. I lightened up the recipe and added fresh apples and dried cranberries.

Cranberry Apple Stuffing Muffins

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Paleo Pumpkin Pie

When I think of Thanksgiving dessert I immediately think Pumpkin Pie. So of course I had to find a healthier way to enjoy a Thanksgiving favorite.

Luckily, my mother in law had given me some fresh pumpkin that she roasted and pureed herself. While I think that tastes the best, canned pumpkin will taste just fine in this recipe if you don’t have the fresh stuff.

Paleo Pumpkin Pie

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Roasted Cranberry Walnut Brussels Sprouts

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It’s the calm before the storm, time spent with family, and best of all the food. Turkey is ok in my book, I am more of a sides kinda girl. Stuffing, potatoes, veggies… Yum!

Roasted Cranberry Walnut Brussels Sprouts

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Get your Thanksgiving started right with sweet chocolate chip and pumpkin pancakes.  The Chia seeds gives is a nice crunch and adds nutritional value.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour or spelt flour
  • 1/4 cup ground chia seeds (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • pinch of ground cloves
  • 1 and 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions

  1. In a large bowl mix together all the dry ingredients.
  2. In a separate bowl, stir together milk, pumpkin puree, oil, and egg.
  3. Fold wet mixture into dry ingredients. Add chocolate chips.
  4. Heat skillet over medium, pour  about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake. Cook pancakes about 3 minutes per side.
  5. Serve with maple syrup.

Happy Thanksgiving!