3 Delicious & Healthy Keto Recipes by Dr. Josh Axe

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Keto Fat Bomb RecipeKeto Fat Bomb Recipe with Cinnamon & Almond Butter

Most of us have spent our lives avoiding fat. When eating keto, Making the adjustment to not just eating fat but embracing fat can be tough. And if you’ve ever wondered how to eat more fat on keto, keto fat bombs are key.

What are keto fat bombs? Low-carb and low-protein, keto bombs are high-fat snacks, making them a great way to increase your fat intake on the keto diet, while also controlling hunger. They’re similar to energy balls, but keto bombs skip the oats, grains and sweeteners that make up most of those. Instead, they’re packed with healthy fats like nut butters, grass-fed butter and other tasty, high-fat foods.

Prep Time: 10 minutes, Total Time: 1 hour, Serves: 12

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/2 cup Grass-fed butter (1 stick)
  • 1/2 cup Almond butter (crunchy or smooth)
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:

  1. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter and almond butter. Remove from the heat.
  2. Add in the vanilla and cinnamon, stirring until well-combined.
  3. Line a muffin pan with liners and equally distribute the mixture into the 12 liners.
  4. Freeze for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Keto Avocado Deviled Egg RecipeAvocado Deviled Eggs Recipe (the Ultimate Keto Snack)

Avocado deviled eggs are a delicious option for anyone seeking to snack on healthy keto fats. One egg is about 78 calories and has a whopping 6.3 grams of protein, while one serving of avocado is packed with 113 calories, vitamin K, folate, vitamin C, healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber and protein.

These healthy deviled eggs are vegetarian-friendly, dairy-free and fit into Paleo and ketogenic diets.

Total time: 25 minutes, Serves: 6

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4–6 Eggs
  • 1 Avocado
  • ¼ tsp. Sea salt
  • ¼ tsp. Pepper
  • ¼ tsp. Garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp. Chili powder
  • ¼ tsp. Cumin
  • ¼ tsp. Smoked paprika (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp. Cilantro, for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

  1. In a medium pot, add eggs and cover with water until fully submerged.
  2. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and cover for 12–13 minutes.
  3. Fill a large bowl with ice water and, using a slotted spoon, gently place eggs in the bowl, allowing eggs to chill for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove shell from eggs and slice in half lengthwise, removing the yolk.
  5. In a bowl, combine yolks with the avocado and spices, mixing until well combined.
  6. Add the mixture to the egg halves.
  7. Drizzle with lime juice and top with cilantro.
 

Keto Coffee RecipeKeto Coffee Recipe

Keto coffee is the perfect morning or afternoon beverage for someone following a ketogenic diet. It’s also a way of giving this ketogenic philosophy of eating a try, with a healthy keto drink!

Instead of loading your coffee with carbohydrate-rich milk and sugar, you’ll add in seriously beneficial nutrients like beef gelatin and bone broth collagen, and substitute some vitamin-rich butter for creamer. Replacing sugar with a nice sprinkle of cinnamon satisfies a need for sweet and helps to keep blood sugar from spiking.

Total time: 5 minutes, Serves: 1

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup Organic coffee
  • 1 scoop Collagen powder made from bone broth
  • 1 scoop Beef gelatin (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp. Grass-fed butter
  • 1 Tbsp. Coconut or MCT oil
  • Cinnamon to sprinkle on top

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender, blending until well combined.
Josh Axe

About Josh

Dr. Josh Axe, DNM, DC, CNS, is a doctor of natural medicine, clinical nutritionist and author with a passion to help people get well using food as medicine. Author of the books Eat Dirt, Essential Oils: Ancient Medicine and the upcoming Keto Diet: Your 30-Day Plan to Lose Weight, Balance Hormones and Reserve Disease (February 2019), he also operates the number-one natural health website in the world at DrAxe.com, with over 15 million unique visitors every month. He’s a co-founder of Ancient Nutrition, a health company where the mission is to restore health, strength and vitality by providing history’s healthiest whole food nutrients to the modern world.

Facebook Live: Savor Summer with Stone Fruit

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Savor Summer with Stone Fruit

Your summertime pit stop is here! Explore the summer’s sweetest stone fruit with these mouth-watering recipes by Joanna from Baked by Joanna

Plumcot Sangria Mocktail

A plumcot sangria mocktail that’s refreshing and light. The longer it chills in the fridge, the better it tastes!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 8 Plumcots (2 different varieties), pitted and sliced into wedges
  • 12 oz. Brewed Ginger Beer
  • 1 lg. Sparkling Lemon Mineral Water, plus extra to top off drink
  • 6 springs Mint Leaves, plus extra for garnish
  • Maple syrup (optional)
  • Cherries, pitted (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Fill a large pitcher with the sliced plumcots, ginger beer, sparkling lemon mineral water and mint leaves. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.
  2. When serving, add sweetness by adding a teaspoon of maple syrup (or more, depending on preference) to a glass before pouring in the sangria mocktail and spooning in pieces of the fruit. Top with a splash of sparkling lemon mineral water and garnish with a mint sprig.
  3. To keep the beverage cold, add frozen cherries.

Quick Plumcot Crumble 

This flavorful crumble is prepared on the stove and takes only minutes to complete, leaving you more time to savor!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 8 Plumcots (2 different varieties), peeled, pitted and sliced into wedges.
  • 1/3 cup Maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. Cinnamon, ground
  • Sugar (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp. Butter, unsalted
  • 1 cup Rolled oats
  • 12 gingersnaps, chopped
  • 2/3 cup Pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Pumpkin seeds, raw
  • Whipped cream (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. In a pan on medium heat, add the plumcots (including juices) and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. Cook until the juices come to a slow simmer and then stir in the flour and ground cinnamon. Cook until the sauce thickens. Taste and add sugar, if preferred. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  2. In a nonstick pan, cook the butter on medium-high heat until it browns. Add the oats, toasting until the oats have absorbed the butter and have turned slightly golden. Stir in the gingersnaps, pecans, pumpkin seeds and remainder of the maple syrup. Cook until the syrup looks absorbed and large clusters form. Transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined plate and allow to cool. Be careful not to break the clusters.
  3. Serve the plumcots with the oat crumble. Top with whipped cream.

Stone Fruit Grazing Board

An easy way to snack is to assemble a grazing board. Match stone fruits with nuts, spreads, cheese and crackers to satisfy both sweet and savory cravings.

INGREDIENTS:

  • Variety of stone fruit: plumcots, apricots, nectarines, cherries, etc.
  • Dark chocolate squares
  • Gingersnap or spiced cookies
  • Stone fruit preserves
  • Goat cheese
  • Maple syrup
  • Rosemary
  • Savory and sweet crackers
  • Variety of nuts and seeds
  • Tools: serving tray/board, parchment paper, cupcake liners and small bowls

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Line a serving tray/board with parchment paper.
  2. Add larger stone fruits making sure to spread out the colors on opposite ends.
  3. Tuck in cupcake liners with cookies and chocolate squares.
  4. Place in bowls filled with preserves.
  5. Flatten two cupcake liners to use as the base for the goat cheese. Spread into a circle and top with maple syrup and rosemary.
  6. Tuck in crackers along the edges.
  7. Fill remaining gaps with seeds, nuts, halved/sliced fruit and smaller stone fruits. To create a more organic look, sprinkle the seeds and nuts over other ingredients in close proximity.
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Colorful, Patriotic Eats

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Three Cheers for Cherries!

Get the party started with sweet cherry flavor. Load up on 4th of July must-haves and celebrate with these colorful, patriotic eats from our blogger friends.
Cherry Toast

Toast with Cherry Relish and Cream Cheese 

Edible flowers make the perfect toppers for toast you’ll cherry much enjoy! Recipe provided by our blogger friend, Diana, at Dining with Diana.
Cherry cheesecake popsicles

Cherry Cheesecake Popsicles

Finish this cool summer treat off with a graham cracker topping, then let the freezer do the hard work! Recipe provided by our blogger friend, Holly, from A Baker’s House.
Wild rice with pickled cherries

Wild Rice with Pickled Cherries

Tangy homemade dressing tops wild rice salad, with pops of crunchy pistachios and pickled cherries. Recipe provided by our blogger friend, Lisa, from Garlic & Zest.
Cherry Cheesecake Mousse

Cherry Cheesecake Mousse

Layer creamy, no-bake cheesecake mousse with delicious cherry filling in small Mason jars for a perfect summer treat. Recipe provided by our blogger friend, Glory, at Glorious Treats.
No-bake oat bars

No-Bake Dark Chocolate Cherry Oat Bars

Naturally sweetened oat bars, perfect for packing in lunches or snacking on the go. Recipe provided by our blogger friend, Molly, at Spices in my DNA.

Livin’ on the Veg

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Check out these four yummy veggie lunch recipes made with fresh fruits and veggies, omega-rich nuts, vegan alternatives and so much more. They’re sure to keep you fueled all day long.

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pears and Walnuts

Sweet and savory this delicious and easy-to-make salad is ready in just minutes and gives you that fresh salad crunch everyone loves.

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Colorful Quinoa Veggie Bowl

Bright and colorful, you’ll definitely be eating the rainbow with this fun lunch idea! Made with protein packed chickpeas, omega-rich walnuts, sweet calcium filled oranges and more, you won’t be missing any healthy benefits with this bowl.

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Snappy Summer Salad with
Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette

Ready in a snap! This tasty salad is loaded with fresh herbs, protein-packed chickpeas, and topped with a zest dressing to keep you fueled all day long.
Recipe by Hannah at HANmadeByHG.com

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Summer salad in a bowl

Asian-Inspired Vegan Bowl

Enjoy a fresh, Asian-inspired vegan bowl featuring marinated tempeh, quick-pickled veggies, red quinoa and more! Quick and easy-to-make, thill will be a new weekday favorite.

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Tips for Grilling Steaks

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Tips for Grilling SteaksWhether it’s the ultimate burger or the perfect steak, these tips from our experts in the Butcher Shop, will help ensure you wow friends and family, every time.

Tip 1. Starting

Before you heat up the grill, remove the meat from the fridge 20–60 minutes before cooking, this allows heat to evenly transfer throughout the meat while its cooking. Skipping this step means your meat will cook unevenly.

Tip 2. Seasoning

Naturally, personal tastes differ, but if you’re in doubt, going simple allows the meat to shine. Try seasoning both sides with freshly ground black pepper and coarse-grain Kosher or sea salt. A coarse salt will give you that bright salt crunch and flavor enhancement without too much sodium.

Tip 3. Searing

Searing the meat first—on high-high heat—locks in the flavors. Look for brown caramelization on both sides before. A cast-iron skillet is ideal for this step because it holds high heat and disperses it evenly. 

Tip 4. Temperatures for Grilling Steak

Investing in a meat thermometer will help you cook your steak to perfection! The most important thing to remember about temperature is to pull your meat from the heat when it is 5°F cooler than you want it. For example, if you want a medium steak, pull it from the grill or the pan when it reaches 140°F. This is true for any steak, whether it’s ¾- or 3-inch thick.
  • Rare: 130°F
  • Medium-rare: 135°F
  • Medium: 145°F
  • Medium-well: 150°F
  • Well-done: 160°F

Tip 5. Give It a REST

Tented or not—when you pull your meat from the heat, allow it to rest for at least 5 minutes. This allows the muscles to relax and the juices to flow out—that’s when you know it’s ready. Then for meaty magic, pour those juices over the steak and serve!

What If You Don’t Have a Grill?

Don’t let the lack of a grill stop you from creating steak perfection in your own kitchen. After searing and caramelizing the meat on both sides, you can turn the heat down and continue to cook in the skillet. Or you can put it on a broiling pan and cook it in the oven at 375°F. (If you don’t have a roasting pan, you can use a cooling rack on a cookie sheet to catch the drippings.) Whether pan or oven cooked, you’ll still want to test the doneness with a meat thermometer. Because grass-fed beef is leaner than grain-fed beef, it has less fat and doesn’t retain its juices as much. This results in faster cooking times. Using your meat thermometer earlier than you think you need to can help.

Did you know?

Every Sprouts Butcher Shop has a trained butcher who’s happy to custom cut steaks to your favorite thickness or share their own great grilling tips. After all, they love meat as much as you do. And, if you need a specific cut for a special occasion, they can help with that too!

 

DIY Gift Bundles for Mother’s Day

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Need a last minute Mother’s Day gift? Look no further than these DIY gift baskets your mom will love! Mother’s Day is just around the corner and you may be rushing to find the perfect gift for mom. A gift basket made by you is a thoughtful, practical and personalized gift that any mother in your life will cherish. Check out these easy, DIY gift basket ideas created by our friends at Fresh Mommy Blog; Food, Pleasure & Health; and One Lovely Life!

The Ultimate Pampering Gift Bundle by Fresh Mommy Blog

If anyone needs a little pampering in their lives, it’s the mamas of the world! Give her the gift she may not give herself – everything she needs for an evening of relaxation and pampering.

Supplies:Basket filled with assortment of gifts.

  • Body Wash – Nubian Heritage Patchouli & Buriti
  • Body Lotion – Nubian Heritage Patchouli & Buriti
  • Body Scrub – Nubian Heritage Patchouli & Buriti
  • Pretty Soap – Sappohill Oatmeal Soap Bar
  • Candle – Tru Mélange Harmony Vanilla & Peppermint
  • Bath Bomb
  • Body brush or natural sponge
  • Wine – Gérard Bertrand Coté des Roses
  • Chocolates
  • Flowers
  • Basket
  • Hand towels

Instructions:

  1. Start with a color theme! While browsing the bath and beauty aisles of Sprouts, I landed on the theme of blush and vanilla. The Nubian Heritage bottles were pretty, and the perfect start to our themed basket. The product also smelled fantastic!
  2. Gather any items that would make bath-time a pampering and relaxing experience. In keeping with the vanilla theme, the Tru Mélange candle fit right in. The pumice stone and brush combo matched, and so did the oatmeal soap.
  3. Next, it was time to add a few extra treats. Chocolates are definitely part of a pampering experience, and I picked up a couple containers of various chocolates to put in mason jars to add to the look and feel of the gift basket. You could use goodie bags, add ribbon, tags, etc.
  4. Don’t forget something to drink! Mom’s favorite tea, coffee or wine makes a great pairing for a night of pampering. Rosé is not only a top choice, it’s also a beautiful one! This bottle of Gérard Bertrand Coté des Roses was stunning and I knew the bottle could even be reused later.
  5. Grab a beautiful bouquet to top off the basket, and you’re ready to go!
  6. Using towels, wash cloths or even a robe, begin to build the ultimate pampering basket by layering the items so each is visible and compliments the others.

Loves to Cook Bundle by Food, Pleasure & Health

Each item in this basket is hand-picked for moms who are adventurous cooks and are ready for more finesse in the kitchen.

Supplies:

Supplies:

  1. Gather all of the supplies from your favorite craft store and ingredients from Sprouts.
  2. Lay the basket flat on the floor and put empty cardboard box or riser inside for height.
  3. Cover the riser/cardboard box with tissue paper or fabric.
  4. Arrange the ingredients; think about color combination and height to make it visually appealing.
  5. Cover with cellphone bag, bows or other decorations as desired.

Natural Beauty Bundle by One Lovely Life

This gorgeous basket is full of natural beauty favorites—from makeup to self-care and more. This is the perfect gift for the beauty lover in your life.

Ingredients:Assortment of gifts in a basket.

Instructions:

  1. Assemble all items in your favorite basket or bag.
  2. Give along with fresh flowers.

Traditional Ham with a Twist

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Put together a delicious Easter spread full of uncured and gluten-free centerpiece hams—every bunny will say
the meal is “ham-tastic!”

Baked Ham with Apricot
and Orange Glaze

Flavors from the apricot and orange will surprise your taste buds and have everyone going back for seconds.

Thanks to Alyssa at AlyssaKayle.com for this recipe.

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sliced baked him with orange glaze on a plate

Pomegranate Maple Glazed Ham

Roasted with a sweet and decadent glaze, this ham features flavors of pomegranate, citrus and maple.

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Maple glazed ham on a serving plate

Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham

Take the stress out of Easter with this easy-to-make slow cooker ham covered in a honey glaze with brown sugar and cloves.

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Slow cooker honey glazed ham on a serving platter

Garlic and Pineapple Glazed Ham

This ham has maximum flavor with its pineapple, garlic and dijon glaze with notes of brown sugar and cloves.

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Herb and Citrus Glazed Ham

Serve up a zesty ham smothered in herbs and fresh citrus for a satisfying sweet and herbaceous flavor.

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herb citrus rubbed ham in a baking pan

Dye Your Eggs Naturally

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Easter’s right around the corner, so skip the egg dye kits this year and go natural! Save time and money by making your own all-natural egg dye using ingredients like fresh berries and spinach straight from your very own kitchen! Egg-cellence is guaranteed.

Ingredients:

  • Eggs
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 2 Tbsp. White vinegar
For Yellow/Green Dye:
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped

  • For Blue Dye:
  • 1 cup cabbage, chopped

  • For Dark Blue Dye:
  • 1 cup blueberries

  • For Red Dye:
  • 2 cups Beets, chopped

  • For Purple Dye:
  • 1 cup blackberries

  • How to:

    1. Boil eggs and let cool.
    2. Gather the different produce items you’d like to try as a colorant (example: spinach, etc.).
    3. Measure out at least 1 cup of each produce item.
    4. Add 2 cups of water to a pot, and add at least one cup of produce. You will need a separate pot or pan for each colorant.
    5. Bring mixture to a boil and then turn heat down to a simmer for 15 minutes.
    6. Pour through a sieve into a container.
    7. Add 1 Tbsp. of vinegar and stir. If you’re working with kids, let cool before use.
    8. Rub egg with a bit of vinegar with a cloth or paper towel. Place the egg into the container. The longer you leave the egg in, the deeper the color.
    9. Take eggs out of dye and let dry for several hours or overnight before handling.
    Dyed eggs next to produce of the same color
    For extra vibrancy, create a more concentrated dye with more produce and less liquid.
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    Air-chilled Chicken Recipes

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    We are now proud to carry air-chilled, organic chicken in all stores! With better flavor and texture, our organic air-chilled chicken is tender. The skin is crispy while keeping the chicken incredibly juicy. The air-chilling process is kind to the earth, saving thousands of gallons of water a day.

    Easiest Roasted Chicken

    The Easiest Roasted Chicken 6Roasted over a bed of root vegetables for extra flavor, this recipe couldn’t be simpler or more foolproof. Recipe provided by our blogger friend, Molly, at Spices in my DNA. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 80 minutes Serving size: 4

    INGREDIENTS:

    • 3.5 lb. Organic Sprouts Whole Chicken
    • 2 tsp. Sea salt
    • 1 tsp. Ground black pepper
    • 1 Lemon, halved
    • Several sprigs of fresh thyme
    • 1 cup Red potatoes, cubed
    • 1 cup Sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
    • 1 cup Parsnips, cubed
    • 1 cup Celery root, cubed
    • 1 1/2 tsp. Olive oil
    • 3/4 cup Chicken broth

    INSTRUCTIONS:

    1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Rinse your chicken under cold water and dry very well with paper towels. You want the chicken to be as dry as possible so it develops a crispy crust!
    2. Season the inside of the cavity with a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Rub the outside of the chicken generously with the salt and pepper. Stuff the cavity with the halved lemon and thyme. I like to stuff in half of the lemon, a couple sprigs of thyme, the other half of the lemon, and then the remaining thyme.
    3. Truss the chicken using butcher’s twine. Check out this video on how to truss. Trussing will ensure your chicken cooks evenly.
    4. Place the root vegetables in a heavy, large, oven-safe skillet, like a cast iron. Alternately, you can use a shallow roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. Toss the vegetables in the olive oil and a couple pinches of salt and pepper.
    5. Arrange vegetables in a single, even layer. Place the trussed chicken on top of the vegetables and pour the chicken broth over the vegetables. Bake for 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until outside of the chicken is golden brown and crispy, the meat feels firm when pressed, the juices run clear. If you have a thermometer, the meat near the inner thigh (between the leg and the breast, reads 165°F.
    6. Let chicken rest for 10–15 minutes or so before carving. This ensures a super juicy bird! At this point, I discard the root vegetables. They really serve just as a bed to roast the chicken on, and they provide a lot of flavor to the bird.

    Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken

    Topped with a delicious and easy gravy, this recipe is low-carb and keto-friendly, with Paleo and Whole30® options. Note: You’ll also need aluminum foil, kitchen twine and a pastry brush. Recipe provided by our blogger friend, Cheryl Malik, at 40 Aprons.

    Slow Cooker Garlic Chicken with Gravy Pour

    Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 300 minutes Serving size: 4

    INGREDIENTS:

    • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley
    • 3 Garlic cloves, peeled
    • 4 Tbsp. Unsalted butter, softened
    • 1+ tsp. Salt
    • 1 Garlic head, sliced in half crosswise
    • 3-4 lb. Sprouts Organic Whole Chicken, giblets removed
    • 1 Tbsp. Avocado or olive oil
    • 3 Tbsp. Cassava flour
    • 1/2 cup Chicken stock

    INSTRUCTIONS:

    1. For the garlic butter: In a food processor, combine parsley and garlic. Pulse until chopped. Add softened butter and salt and pulse until well combined. Scrape out of food processor into a bowl
    2. For the chicken: Place chicken on a cutting board and pat dry. Remove giblets if necessary. Loosen skin by inserting fingers between the skin and meat, breaking any membranes connecting the skin to the meat.
    3. Stuff garlic butter mixture evenly under skin. Working with 1–2 tablespoons at a time, stick a little mixture under the skin then spread out by pressing on top of the butter with your fingers under the skin or another hand on top of the skin. Repeat until all mixture is evenly used under skin over breast and legs.
    4. Place one half of the garlic inside the chicken cavity.
    5. Tie chicken legs together. Place a long piece of kitchen twine, about 3-feet long, on a surface. Place chicken in the center of the twine right at the top of the thigh. Take both pieces of twine in your hands and bring them down along the seam between the leg and breast. Loop twine inside the end of the leg and around, bringing both ends together and tying very tightly.
    6. Sprinkle chicken with a bit more salt. Create a foil rack and place in the bottom of the slow cooker. Twist a long piece of foil into a rope then shape into a circle, or ball up 3–4 pieces of foil and place in a triangle or square shape in the bottom of the slow cooker. Place remaining half of garlic head in bottom of slow cooker.
    7. Place chicken breast down on top of foil rack and cover. Cook on low heat 4–5 hours or until internal temperature registers 160°F.
    8. Remove ceramic cooker from heating element. Carefully flip the chicken from breast down to breast up. Brush the 1 tablespoon oil all over chicken skin and preheat broiler. Place ceramic cooker in oven about 10 inches from heating element. Watching carefully, broil until skin is evenly browned, then remove from oven.
    9. Remove chicken from cooker and place on a cutting board. Loosely tent with foil to rest. Replace cooker in slow cooker heating element and turn heat to high.
    10. For the gravy: Remove the garlic head from slow cooker. Sprinkle drippings with cassava flour and whisk well until smooth. Add in stock and cook 10–15 minutes. If the mixture does not thicken to your liking, transfer to a saucepan and cook a couple minutes over medium heat, whisking constantly.
    11. Carve chicken and serve with plenty of gravy.

    Flavorful Instant Pot Whole Chicken

    Instant Pot Chicken on PlatterWe love tasty chicken, and we especially love tasty chicken done in under an hour! Grab your instant pot multicooker and have dinner ready in a flash. *Note: for every pound add 6 minutes, for every half a pound add 3 minutes to total cooking time for whole chickens. Recipe provided by our blogger friend, Kate, from Root Revel. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Serving size: 4

    Putting Chicken into Instant Pot

    INGREDIENTS:

    • 3 lbs. Sprouts Organic Whole Chicken
    • 1 Garlic head
    • 1/2 Sweet onion
    • 1/2 Lemon
    • 1 bunch Thyme
    • 1 bunch Rosemary
    • 1 bunch Sage
    • 2 Bay leaves
    • 6 Tbsp. Butter
    • 1 1/2 cups Chicken broth
    • 2 Tbsp. Salted white-truffle ghee

    INSTRUCTIONS:

    1. Liberally salt and pepper the inside of the chicken. Stuff chicken with 1 head garlic, cut in half crosswise, onion, lemon, thyme, rosemary, sage and bay leaves.
    2. Gently loosen the skin from the chicken breast, lifting it from the meat with your fingers and rub about 3 tablespoons of butter under it. Rub 3 more tablespoons of butter all over the chicken surface and season with salt and pepper.
    3. Add a trivet with handles to the instant pot and add chicken broth. Place the chicken on top of the trivet and cover with the lid, lock it, point valve to sealed, press high pressure and set the timer for 20 minutes.
    4. Let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes, followed by a quick release of the remaining pressure. Remove the chicken and test temp to ensure it’s cooked to 165°F. and place it on a baking sheet, breast side up. Brush 2 tablespoons melted truffle ghee over top of chicken.
    5. Broil for 5–8 minutes, or until skin is golden-brown and crispy. Serve and enjoy!