Banana Cashew Yogurt

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Try making this Banana Cashew Yogurt for your next breakfast option! Bananas are packed with fiber and help to improve both digestion and blood sugar levels. Cashews serve as an excellent source of magnesium, copper, fiber, and antioxidants. They also benefit heart health as they have been proven to lower blood pressure levels. Coconut water promotes hydration and helps improve kidney health. Top with banana slices if preferred and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 2 bananas

  • 1 cup cashews

  • 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice

  • ½ cup coconut water

  • ½ tsp sea salt

Instructions:

1) Soak cashews in a bowl of warm water for at least two hours.

2) Once the two hours are up, drain the bowl of cashews. Combine all ingredients, except the coconut water, in a food processor and pulse only a few times.

3) Add in the coconut water intermittently and process until a smooth mixture is formed.

4) Store in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to two days.

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

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Try making this paleo Chocolate Zucchini Cake for your next dessert option! Zucchini is packed with many nutrients including iron, zinc, calcium, and Vitamin A. Zucchini is also rich in antioxidants and aids in healthy digestion. Almond flour is naturally gluten-free and very high in protein. Cocoa powder is packed with flavonoids, which are compounds found naturally in plants that help reduce the risk of heart disease. Make this paleo chocolate cake for your next birthday celebration or as a healthy dessert option and enjoy!

Ingredients:

Cake:

  • 2 cups almond flour

  • ½ cup tapioca flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ cup cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • 1 cup shredded zucchini

  • ½ cup applesauce

  • 2 eggs, whisked

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted

  • ⅓ cup coconut sugar

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Ganache:

  • 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips

  • ½ cup coconut milk

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9 x 5 loaf pan with melted coconut oil and set aside.

2) Combine almond flour, tapioca flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl and mix well.

3) Then, add in the shredded zucchini, applesauce, whisked eggs, melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix all ingredients together.

4) Transfer the mixture to the greased loaf pan and place in the oven for 40 minutes or until the top is deep golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool.

5) While the cake is cooling, prepare the chocolate ganache by first heating the coconut milk over the stove stop until boiling.

6) Place the chocolate chips in a medium sized bowl. Pour the warmed coconut milk over the chocolate chips and allow to sit for five minutes.

7) Stir the mixture until a smooth consistency is formed. Top off the cake with the chocolate ganache and enjoy!

Paleo Cookie Dough

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Try making this simple but delicious Paleo Cookie Dough for your next dessert option! Blanched almond flour is packed with protein and low in carbs. Tapioca flour is grain-free and gluten-free, so it is an excellent flour alternative for individuals with a gluten allergy/sensitivity. Coconut oil improves immunity, boosts heart health, and aids in weight loss. Maple syrup provides healthy minerals to combat oxidative stress including zinc, calcium, and magnesium. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup blanched almond flour

  • ¼ cup tapioca flour

  • 5 tbsp coconut oil

  • 3 tsp maple syrup

  • ¾ tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips

  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions:

1) Combine all ingredients in a blender (besides the chocolate chips) and blend until smooth.

2) Stir in the chocolate chips and enjoy!

Avocado Key Lime Cheesecake

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Try making this delicious Avocado Key Lime Cheesecake for your next dessert option! Key limes help to boost immunity and are excellent for kidney and liver health. Avocados are great for eye health as they provide antioxidant prevention to help minimize damage from UV light. Pecans are packed with protein and help to reduce the risk of heart disease. Dates are high in fiber and contain a variety of disease-fighting antioxidants. Serve with your favorite dairy-free whipped cream on top and enjoy!

Ingredients:

Crust:

  • 1 cup raw almonds, soaked for at least 8 hrs

  • 1 cup raw pecans, soaked for at least 2 hrs

  • 10 dates

  • ¼ cup coconut oil

  • ¼ tsp sea salt

Filling:

  • 5 ripe avocados, pitted

  • ¼ cup key lime juice (about 10 key limes)

  • 1 tbsp lime zest

  • ½ cup coconut oil, melted

  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup

  • ¼ tsp sea salt

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

 Instructions:

1) Begin to prepare the crust by combining crust ingredients in a food processor. Process until the mixture is crumbly. Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch springform pan and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.

2) Add all the filling ingredients to the food processor and process until a smooth mixture is formed.

3) Remove the crust from the fridge and transfer the filling mixture to the crust.

4) Chill the dish in the fridge for an additional 30 minutes. Top with dairy-free whipped cream and enjoy!