Almond Flour Brownies

Try making these gooey and delicious almond flour brownies! Almond flour is known to be high in protein, helps decrease blood pressure, and is naturally gluten-free. Eggs promote brain health, are a great source of protein, and support healthy skin and nail growth. Cocoa powder helps lower LDL cholesterol levels, maintain a healthy circulatory system, and improves insulin resistance and glucose metabolism. Using coconut sugar over refined sugar will provide you with a healthy amount of amino acids, B vitamins, potassium, and iron. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 ⅓ cup blanched almond flour

• 3 large eggs

• ¾ cup chocolate chips

• ¾ cup cocoa powder

• ¾ cup + 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted

• 1 ½ cups coconut sugar

• ¼ tsp sea salt

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

 Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 350F and line 8x8 pan with parchment paper.

2) In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, and sea salt.

3) In a separate bowl, combine coconut oil, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract. Once well-combined, add in eggs and stir well.

4) Combine dry mixture with wet mixture and fold in chocolate chips.

5) Pour batter into pan and bake for 23-25 minutes.

6) Once done, remove from oven and set aside to cool.

7) Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy!

Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad

Make this filling, fresh, and flavorful grilled chicken Cobb salad for lunch or dinner! Romaine lettuce is known to have antimicrobial properties, prevent inflammation throughout the body, and helps improve body metabolism. Avocado improves digestion, is great for your liver, and has antioxidant properties. Adding in chicken to this recipe will provide you with a great source of lean protein and Vitamin B12. Cherry tomatoes are known to be great for your skin, reduce high blood pressure, and are an excellent source of Vitamins K and C. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

Dressing:

• 2.5 tbsp honey

• ¼ cup Dijon mustard

• 2 tbsp white vinegar

• ¼ cup olive oil

• ¼ tsp sea salt

Salad:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

• 1 large avocado, chopped

• 7 slices bacon cooked until crisp, chopped

• 6 hard boiled eggs, diced

• 8 cups romaine lettuce

• ¾ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ½ red onion, sliced

• 1 tbsp coconut oil for pan

• 1 tsp sea salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

1) For your dressing, combine all ingredients and whisk until well combined. Once done, set aside in the fridge.

2) In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder and season chicken breasts.

3) Heat a pan to medium-high heat and add in coconut oil. Once the pan is sizzling hot, add chicken breasts and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165F. Once cooked, place on a cutting board and dice into pieces.

4) In a large bowl, layer romaine lettuce, diced chicken, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, chopped bacon, and hard boiled eggs.

5) Take out dressing from the fridge and drizzle it over the top of the salad. Enjoy!

Cauliflower Pizza Bites

Try making these cauliflower pizza bites for your next get together with friends! Cauliflower is known to help detoxify the body, promote cardiovascular health, and stimulate iron absorption. Tomatoes help with boosting immunity, promoting healthy skin, and preventing macular degeneration. Using pepperoni for this recipe will help in the absorption of iron and provide you with a good amount of protein and selenium. Garlic is known to strengthen the immune system, improve bone health, and is rich in antioxidants. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets

• 1 cup marinara sauce

• 1 cup cheese (for Miss Alexa-approved dairy and dairy-free products, click here: https://www.missalexanutrition.com/fermented-foods)

• ½ cup tomatoes, sliced

• ¼ cup pepperoni, sliced

• 1 egg, whisked

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning

• Sea salt and pepper for taste

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 400F. Put cauliflower florets in blender or food processor and blend until it reaches a rice-like consistency. Transfer onto a pan and add a tbsp of water. Next, season cauliflower mixture with salt and pepper.

2) Cook for 7-8 minutes until soft. Once done, remove from oven and place the cauliflower onto a towel and wring out the excess moisture.

3) In a bowl, mix garlic, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and cauliflower until well combined.

4) Line baking sheet with parchment paper and shape cauliflower dough into bite-size patties and place on sheet.

5) Bake for 10-12 minutes and remove from oven. Place marinara, tomatoes, pepperoni, and cheese on each mini pizza. Cook for another 10-12 minutes or until cheese is completely melted. Remove from oven and serve warm. Enjoy!

Mini Breakfast Quiches

Try adding these quick and filling breakfast quiches to your morning routine! Eggs help in the development of the brain and facilitate cell repair and growth throughout the body. Bell peppers help boost the immune system, are good for heart health, and help regulate blood pressure. Onions are known to prevent inflammation throughout the body, lower blood sugar levels, and improve digestion. Adding fresh herbs such as rosemary and thyme to this recipe will provide you with extra antioxidants. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 10 eggs

• 1 cup yellow bell pepper, diced

• 1 cup onion, diced

• ½ cup paleo-friendly cheese

• 3 tbsp fresh herbs

• Pinch of sea salt and pepper

Instructions:

1) Preheat the oven to 400F and grease 12 muffin cups with coconut oil.

2) Add in 2 tbsp of diced veggies to each cup, filling about ½ full.

3) Whisk together eggs, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.

4) Pour egg mixture over veggies in each cup until at least ¾ full.

5) Top each cup with paleo-friendly cheese.

6) Place in oven and bake for 18-20 minutes.

7) Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes in the pan before removing and placing quiches onto a platter. Top with fresh herbs and enjoy!