Homemade Almond Butter

Try making this homemade almond butter for your next snack option! Almonds are packed with fiber, protein, Vitamin E, antioxidants, and healthy monounsaturated fats. They offer a variety of health benefits including blood sugar control, reducing hunger, and lowering cholesterol levels. Sea salt serves as a great source of electrolytes and healthy minerals. Serve this almond butter with fruit or layer on top of your granola and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 3 cups raw unsalted almonds

• ¼ tsp sea salt

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2) Spread the almonds over a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove the almonds from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.

3) Transfer the almonds to a food processor. Blend until creamy, taking breaks to scrape down the sides when necessary.

4) Once the almond butter becomes creamy, add in the sea salt and blend until well mixed.

5) Transfer the almond butter to a tightly sealed jar and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Enjoy!

Paleo Snickerdoodle Cookies

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.

Paleo Margherita Pizza

Try making this paleo margherita pizza for your next lunch or dinner option! Vegan cheese is an excellent alternative to dairy-based cheese, as it is nut-based and provides plenty of healthy monounsaturated fats. Tomatoes are loaded with antioxidants and help promote both heart and brain health. Not only will basil add flavor to this recipe, but it will also help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in the body. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 gluten-free pizza crust

• ⅓ cup marinara sauce

• ½ cup vegan mozzarella cheese (for Alexa-approved dairy-free cheese, please click here): Miss Alexa-Approved Dairy-Free Products

• 2 medium-sized tomatoes, sliced

• One handful of basil leaves, chopped

• Dried oregano for topping

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2) Evenly spread the marinara sauce on the crust.

3) Coat the crust with the vegan cheese and arrange the tomato slices on top.

4) Drizzle the chopped basil leaves and dried oregano on top.

5) Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until crispy and enjoy!

Blueberry Muffins

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!