Some of my favorite Whole30 finds (Part 1)

I have a few Whole30 staples that I cannot live without.  This first list of Whole30 favorites includes those that I always make sure to have on hand for daily or almost daily use.  As a general rule, I try to stay away from a lot of premade foods.  Eating fresh, real ingredients has always appealed to me more.  While I make exceptions year round, I've also got a few prepared Whole30 foods I'll incorporate. 

Trader Joe's Mixed Nut Butter

This mixed nut butter is amazing!!  It's got literally every single nut in it except for peanuts (which, I know, is technically not a nut)....and salt.  Cashews, peanuts, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts....the list goes on!  I like the texture better than regular almond butter, and I can eat it directly off the spoon (almond butter is a little to dry for me to do that).  I've gotten everyone I know -- even people who don't do Whole30 -- obsessed with it.  

Enjoy it on celery sticks for an extra protein punch, or on that occasional apple or banana, too!

Cashew milk

When I did my first Whole30, the thing I missed the most was milk in my coffee.  I don't like almond milk -- so while I found Whole30 acceptable almond milk (which is, honestly, not bad in a bind -- check our New Barn Unsweetened Almond Milk in the green container).  Someone recommended cashew milk to me, and I have to say it was a game changer.  So much so that I use cashew milk in my coffee year round!  Until I get my vitamix to make my own, I've been digging MALK unsweetened cashew milk.  

Riced cauliflower

This is no secret.  Riced cauliflower is a nice option for a rice replacement.  No, it doesn't taste like rice, let's get that out of the way.  I tend to prefer it raw over cooked, since sometimes it gets a little soggy.  Riced broccoli is also available, and also yummy, but it tastes like...broccoli.  Try it in these Chipotle Shrimp Taco Bowls.

Tessemae's Whole30 line

Last Whole30, I tried Tessemae's creamy Caesar dressing.  I don't love salad dressing, but I thought this would be a delicious dip for my veggie obsession.  It did not disappoint!  This time around, I ordered from them online, and got the Caesar dressing, and also a creamy ranch and a buffalo sauce.  I can't wait to try them.  Just be aware, not all varieties are Whole30 compliant.  Their website has a Whole30 section, which you can find here.

Seltzer 

At one point in my life I drank a lot of Diet Coke.  Like, a lot a lot.  Even before Whole30 #1 I had pretty much weaned myself off of it, but at times I did miss the carbonation, and so I switched to seltzer.  There are so many varieties out there, but I tend to be partial to black cherry or grapefruit flavored ones.  I absolutely love this grapefruit one but it's SO hard to find.  If you have any leads....let me know!  :-)