It’s that time again! The next Tea Talk is coming!
I can’t believe it’s time for Tea Talk: Food As Medicine #4. The last three were so much fun – tea, food, friends and learning. If you haven’t been to one of them, go back in the blog so you can get a little taste of what they were like. But to really experience the Talk, you have to be there. So now’s your chance! The link to get your ticket will be at the bottom of this post.
In honor of the Tea Talks, I usually post recipes in the theme of the talk in the weeks leading up to the event. This one is a little harder though, because the theme isn’t easy to link to a type of recipe. For example, the first talk was general: Intro to Food As Medicine. The second was on Plant Based Living, so the recipes were mostly vegan. The third talk was on Extreme Eating, so I posted keto, paleo, and vegan recipes. But this one…
Can I go off on a tangent? Does anyone else have a food that as hard as you try, you just can’t make fit into a healthy whole food lifestyle? There’s usually one that trips you up. Cotton candy, soda, chips, ice cream, cake. I can think of some healthy substitutes for some of these: kombucha for soda, veggie chips for potato, keto ice cream (maybe). But there’s one I just can’t make work.
French fries.
I know, you can have sweet potato fries. And I like them, but they’re just not the same. When I go out to a restaurant and order a burger (grass fed, bison, all that), I usually get a veggie side. I don’t miss the bun, but I definitely miss the fries. If my husband gets fries, I’m going to “help” him eat them, and I almost always eat more than I planned. They’re my kryptonite!
This recipe isn’t really a french fry substitute. I’m not sure there is one. But I love avocados, and I love fries, so it’s a good idea. They’re also gluten free, ketogenic/paleo, and delicious! They’re just not nut free, so I’m sorry if you’re allergic. This recipe just isn’t for you. The best news is (other than being yummy!), they’re easy to make! So let’s jump in!
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
Gather your ingredients – there’s just four! Choose almost ripe avocados so they stay a little firm.
Almond flour, avocados, milk (I used almond), and spice blend (mine had salt, so I didn’t add more. You will have to if your spice is salt free). Add about 1 tsp of spice to 3 tbsp of almond flour. Taste it to see if it’s spicy enough for you!
Half and slice your avocados.
Dip the slices in the milk, then cover them with the flour mixture.
Lay them on parchment paper and roast for 15-18 minutes.
Serve and eat immediately! I ate mine with a sriracha mayo – mmmm good!
Oh, I didn’t tell you what the this Talk is about? On September 30th, we will get together for afternoon tea and talk about Eating For Weight Loss! So while you’re munching on your avocado fries, come on over and get your ticket. Space is limited, so don’t miss out! I can’t wait to see you there!