Can we talk about New Girl right now!? If you haven’t watched the latest episode, shame on you, but look away RIGHT NOW!!
OMG Nick and Jess are finally getting together!! The last episode was fantastic. Mostly because Schmidt got stung on his face by a jellyfish while trying to catch a lionfish with a lacrosse stick. BUT the Jess and Nick thing was awesome. He’s so in love with her. I never thought my favorite show could get better, but once they threw love into the mix, I pledge to never EVER miss another episode. How many times have I said episode in this blog so far? Answer: too many times.
New subject.
I went to the dermatologist yesterday. Instantly started crying. Poor derm lady. She had no idea what that appointment was about to bring in. Well it brought a mess of a grown woman, desperate for answers. I even wrote down a list of everything I’ve tried to help fix my skin. I just can’t take it anymore. I can’t look in the mirror anymore, my face constantly hurts, and I cry probably every two days out of frustration. No one should have to live their life like this. Time to take control.
On a lighter note, I’m going to get my nails AND toenails done next week. Yes, yes I am. I seriously haven’t gotten my nails or toenails done since high school. I never saw the point. The polish just came off, looked gross, then made your nails worse. BUT, since I will be doing a cooking presentation next week at PaleoFX, I thought I should try to make myself look more like a lady. I think I might even wear an apron, like one of those skirt aprons. Those things are adorable. And I want to try to fool people into thinking that I’m adorable. Little do they know. Can’t wait to see some of your there. What in the hell else am I going to wear other than an apron!? I just got instantly stressed.
OMG. I have found a new blog I love. And it’s a paleo blog! I usually only fall in love with non paleo blogs because they have way better food porn, but this one is awesome. And naughty. And I love me some naughty paleo food. I actually found her off of instagram while sitting at the dermatologist. The things you can find while bored. And I am so lucky to. Check out Clean Eating with a Dirty Mind. She’s pretty new so she doesn’t have a ton of recipes yet, but every single one she has looks stupid good. I’m kind of in love with her. Go check out her blog and give her some love on instagram @vanessabarajas. You’ll be happy you did.
Oh PS, who here is doing the 21 Day Sugar Detox? I swear, you can do it if I can. Especially if you have these cute little things stored in your fridge. It has a slight sweetness to it and the fat from the coconut oil and coconut butter keeps you full and satisfied. For real, make these.
21DSD Green Apple and Coconut 2-Bite Treats
Ingredients
- 1 green apple, cored and diced
- ½ cup coconut butter
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon (or more, if you’d like)
- pinch of salt
- 2 extra tablespoons coconut oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil to the pan. Once hot, add diced apples and begin to cook down, making sure they do not burn.
- Once apples are soft, add the cinnamon and a bit of salt.
- Now you need to get the coconut oil and coconut butter soft, so place both in a bowl and into the microwave for about 30 seconds, then mix with a spoon.
- Then add the sautéed apples to the bowl with coconut butter and coconut oil and mix well, adding a bit more cinnamon.
- Now use a spoon to scoop out 1-2 tablespoons of your chunky mixture into a silicone liner in a muffin tin. Repeat until mixture is gone. If you do not have silicone liners, use paper (they may just stick a little).
- Place in fridge for at least 20 minutes before eating. Also store in the fridge because they may want to melt!
- Makes about 9 discs.
- Enjoy the 21 Day Sugar Detox!
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More Sugar Detox recipes:
21DSD Creamy Green Apple Smoothie
Sugar Detox Cinnamon Sweet Potato Ice Cream with Toasted Walnuts
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Are these whole 30 approved? only 4 days in and craving treats so this may be the cure!
i’m not sure about whole 30 approved. i haven’t looked at their guidelines in a long time, but i think so!
Even if the ingredients are whole 30 compliant, they go against the spirit of it, as in replacing candy with something else. Sorry for sounding like the whole 30 police. 🙂
Oh, these definitely qualify as SWYPO, Kayleigh. In fact, I think just LOOKING at them qualifies as SWYPO!
I too am currently am doing a Whole30 (more like a Whole45) and have another week to go still. But I am so pinning these and planning to make them as soon as I’m done. Wow do they ever look yummy! 🙂
Oh, and hang in there. The Whole30 really is a life changing experience and it feels amazingly good!
1st, I love your blog. You are my spirit animal.
2nd, my skin has made me cry too. I don’t know what your skin issues are but I have cystic acne. It got so painful that it would wake me up duding the night. I had to suck it up and pay for laser treatments. It was worth every penny and I just thought I would mention it in case it is something you’re considering. Skin problems SUCK and are my cross to bear, apparently.
OMG these look amazing. I’m just four days into a 45 day paleo challenge, and I’m totally craving sweets. This looks like the perfect little nom nom for me and it keeps with the challenge. Perfect timing! Gonna’ make them this weekend.
Oh, and I hear you on the face thing. I can’t seem to tame the beast on my face either. I hope the derm gave you some good advice!! Regardless, I think you look great!! BAZINGA!!
Acne SUCKS. I’m afraid to go off the pill for fear of getting it again. In the meantime, MAC Pro Longwear Concealer. Do it. It doesn’t sweat off during WODs. Tiny bottle, lasts forever. Bit of an annoying pump dispenser and it takes a little while to master the application but…It. Just. Works.
Those look so tasty! Also, I had to skip part of your post because I haven’t seen the last episode. Blerg!
I did the 21 Day Sugar Detox in January. You go this, girl!!!
These do look so good but i’m on the whole30 for 80 days now. I have not gotten in to the nut or coconut butters just shredded unsweetened coconut. I’m afraid The sugar demon will come back!!! At 58 next week I still would have breakouts I was put on Spironolact 50 MG and it worked beautifully. I no longer take any medication for Acne since giving up dairy, grains, sugar…i do use Tazorac (gel works best)topically..i wish you the best as I feel and know that pain. xo
Let me first start by saying that I very likely could not have transitioned to Paleo without your recipes. I’ve made several things from your site and LOVED them all! Can’t freakin wait for your cookbook. AND (bonus) your blogs literally make me lol. Usually when I’m supposed to be doing something else, like working…busted.
I’m starting the 21DSD Monday! I’m nervous but super excited! Even more excited that I’ll have some of your recipes to help me along. I have a beach trip planned in one month, so it’s kind of perfect timing.
Have fun in ATX!! I highly recommend SoCo area if you have some downtime.
Oh god, I understand your acne pain . . . I myself recently gave in and went back to the dermatologist. I couldn’t stand waking up every day and looking at my face in the mirror; sometimes it itched and hurt so bad at night that it woke me up. He gave me an antibiotic, which is working, but I can’t stay on it forever . . . trying the 21 DSD to see if that helps me manage it when I get off the meds.
I do know how you feel about your skin. I was soooo incredibly frustrated last summer. Who wants to be battling the onset of wrinkles with acne??? On the plus side, the lady at the cosmetic counter said people with skin like that usually DON’T get bad wrinkles. 🙂 Fortunately for me, ProActiv works pretty good. I still have issues, but nowhere near what I did.
Hi Juli!
I am doing the 21DSD with you! You inspired me to do it. Just thought I would tell you since you asked. 🙂
These look delicious and I am going to make them this weekend!
Thank you for always making my day at work entertaining.