Paleo Snickerdoodle Cookies

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Try making these paleo snickerdoodle cookies for your next dessert option! Coconut flour has many health benefits including promoting healthy blood sugar levels, improving digestion, and supporting heart health. Maple syrup is the sweetener of choice for this recipe as it contains plenty of amino acids and helps aid the immune system. Not only will cinnamon enhance the flavor of these cookies, but it will also provide you with a beneficial amount of antioxidants. Serve these cookies with a cozy cup of coffee or tea and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp coconut flour

  • 1 ¼ cup almond flour

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ¼ cup maple syrup

  • ¼ cup coconut oil

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2) In a large bowl, mix the coconut flour, almond flour, salt, and baking powder.

3) In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well.

4) In another small bowl, combine the coconut sugar and cinnamon.

5) Grab about two tbsp of the dough mixture and roll together to form a ball. Do this until the dough runs out. Coat the balls of dough with the cinnamon sugar mixture.

6) Place the dough balls on the lined baking sheet and bake in the oven for about 10-12 minutes or until golden.

Blueberry Muffins

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Try making these gluten and dairy-free blueberry muffins for your next breakfast or snack option! Gluten-free flour serves as an excellent alternative to traditional flours for those with a gluten allergy or sensitivity. Coconut sugar is a natural, unrefined sweetener that offers a beneficial amount of potassium and iron. Blueberries are known to have one of the largest antioxidant levels and help balance blood pressure levels. Enjoy these muffins on-the-go for breakfast or as a snack!

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup coconut sugar

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp sea salt

  • ½ tsp dried lemon peel

  • 2 eggs

  • ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup coconut milk

  • 1 cup frozen blueberries

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with baking cups.

2) In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, sea salt, and dried lemon peel. Mix ingredients together well.

3) In a small sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and coconut milk. Add to the flour mixture and mix well. Toss in the blueberries and fold into the batter.

4) Scoop an even amount of batter into each cup of the muffin pan. Bake for about 30 minutes. Allow muffins to cool before eating and enjoy!

Dairy-Free Coffee Ice Cream

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Try making this dairy-free coffee ice cream for your next dessert option! This recipe is a great alternative to traditional ice cream, as it is free of refined sugar and unhealthy fats. Bananas are the base of this recipe and provide plenty of fiber to keep your gut in good health. They are also a great source of potassium, which promotes heart health. Adding maple syrup to this recipe will not only help sweeten the ice cream, but it will provide you with a beneficial amount of antioxidants. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 4 frozen bananas, sliced

  • ¼ cup cold brew coffee

  • 1 tsp maple syrup

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1) In a food processor, add the sliced banana, coffee, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.

2) Transfer to the freezer and freeze for up to 3 hours. Enjoy!

Rice Crispy Treats

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Try making these delicious gluten and dairy-free rice crispy treats for your next dessert option! Brown rice crisp cereal is a healthier alternative to traditional cereal because it is loaded with fiber and contains less sugar. Maple syrup is the preferred sweetener for this recipe as it contains plenty of amino acids and helps aid the immune system! Nut butters are full of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats which help to increase HDL or “good” cholesterol. Drizzle with dairy-free chocolate if desired and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups gluten-free brown rice crisp cereal

  • ⅓ cup maple syrup

  • ⅓ cup nut butter of choice 

  • Dairy-free chocolate chips, optional

Instructions:

1) Line an 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.

2) In a small saucepan, add in nut butter and maple syrup and heat on the stove over low-medium heat. Stir occasionally until the mixture begins to bubble.

3) Pour the cereal into a large bowl. Add in the nut butter and maple syrup mixture and stir well until cereal is well coated.

4) Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Melt dairy-free chocolate chips and pour on top of rice crispy treats if desired. Chill in the freezer for up to one hour and enjoy!