Chocolate Collagen Smoothie

Try making this Chocolate Collagen Smoothie for your next quick and delicious breakfast option! Cacao serves as a rich source of polyphenols, which help to reduce inflammation in the body and improve blood pressure levels. Bananas offer a variety of health benefits including boosting energy levels, improving digestion, promoting muscle function, and serving as a great source of both fiber and antioxidants! Collagen is a type of protein that offers many health benefits such as relieving joint pain, improving skin and hair health, preventing bone loss, and boosting muscle mass. As we age, it becomes more difficult for our bodies to make collagen. Collagen supplements serve as an excellent option for incorporating collagen into your diet. Make this smoothie for a quick on-the-go breakfast option and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 frozen banana

• 1 tbsp almond butter

• 2 cups almond milk

• ¼ cup cacao powder

• 2 scoops collagen peptides

Instructions:

1) Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.

2) Top with extra cacao powder and enjoy! 

Peanut Butter Quinoa Bars

Try making these Peanut Butter Quinoa Bars for your next breakfast or snack option! Quinoa serves as a powerful source of antioxidants and offers a variety of health benefits including reducing inflammation, reducing the chance of cancer, and boosting metabolic health. Oats help promote weight loss and maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Chia seeds serve as an excellent source of fiber and help to improve heart health. Peanut butter is packed with protein and is a great source of healthy fats. Make these bars for breakfast or for a quick healthy snack and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• ½ cup uncooked quinoa

• 1 cup gluten-free oats

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• ½ cup organic peanut butter

• ½ cup chopped walnuts

• ¼ cup maple syrup

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp sea salt

• 1 tsp coconut oil

• ¼ cup dairy-free chocolate chips

Instructions:

1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8 x 6 baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.

2) Evenly spread out the quinoa and oats on a baking sheet. Transfer to the oven for 10 minutes. Once the 10 minutes are up, add the quinoa and oats to a large bowl. Mix in the chia seeds.

3) In a saucepan, add the peanut butter, walnuts, maple syrup, vanilla extract, sea salt, and coconut oil. Heat over low-medium heat and continue to stir until creamy.

4) Once cooled, transfer the peanut butter mixture to the oat and quinoa mixture and combine well. Add the chocolate chips to the mixture.

5) Transfer the mixture to the lined baking pan. Chill in the refrigerator for up to 20 minutes.

6) Cut into 8 separate bars and enjoy!

Baked Oatmeal Cups

Try making these Baked Oatmeal Cups for your next breakfast option! Oats are incredibly nutritious as they contain a rich amount of fiber, protein, and antioxidants. Bananas are a healthy source of potassium and help to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Cinnamon offers many health benefits including reducing inflammation, lowering blood sugar levels, and protecting against heart disease. Enjoy these Baked Oatmeal Cups as a quick, simple breakfast and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 2 bananas, fully mashed

• ¼ cup maple syrup

• 2 eggs

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• 2 cups gluten-free oats

• ¼ tsp sea salt

• 1 tbsp cinnamon

• ⅔ cup almond milk

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12-cup muffin dish with coconut oil and set aside.

2) In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Add in the maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract and combine well.

3) Toss in the oats, sea salt, and cinnamon. Pour in the almond milk and stir all together.

4) Transfer the batter to the muffin dish. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until the top of muffins are golden.

5) Allow to cool before serving and enjoy!

Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

Try making these Lemon Poppyseed Muffins for your next paleo breakfast option! Poppy seeds are loaded with fiber and benefit both heart and skin health. Lemons are known to be a great source of phytonutrients, which play a significant role in preventing disease and inflammation. Almond flour is rich in magnesium and an excellent gluten-free flour alternative. Olive oil is rich in antioxidants and has many anti-inflammatory effects. Serve these muffins at any time of the day and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 2 ¾ cup almond flour, finely ground

• ⅓ cup tapioca flour

• ¼ tsp baking powder

• ¾ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp sea salt

• 2 tbsp poppy seeds

• Zest of two lemons

• 3 eggs

• ⅓ cup maple syrup

• ⅓ cup olive oil

• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 12-cup muffin dish with coconut oil.

2) In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, tapioca flour, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, poppy seeds, and lemon zest.

3) In a separate medium sized bowl, mix the eggs, maple syrup, olive oil, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.

4) Combine the wet mixture with the dry mixture and mix well.

5) Evenly divide the batter in the muffin cups. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the top of muffins become golden. Allow to cool before serving. Enjoy!