Creamy Avocado Smoothie

Try making this Creamy Avocado Smoothie for your next breakfast or snack option! Avocados are a good source of fiber, magnesium, potassium, and Vitamins E and C. They help to support digestion and are excellent for heart health. Bananas are rich in potassium, making them an excellent food for maintaining healthy electrolyte levels. One can never go wrong when including spinach in any recipe, since this superfood offers many health benefits including preventing cancer, aiding in weight loss, reducing hypertension, and improving skin complexion. Dates will add a touch of sweetness to this smoothie and provide you with a variety of antioxidants. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 avocado

• 1 banana, frozen

• 1 cup spinach

• 1 cup almond milk

• 2 dates, pitted

• Cinnamon, optional

Instructions:

1) Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender.

2) Blend until smooth. Dash a little cinnamon on top if desired and enjoy!

Gluten and Dairy-Free Meatballs

These gluten and dairy-free meatballs serve as the perfect option for an appetizer, lunch, or dinner! Ground pork and beef both serve as excellent sources of protein. Due to its high amount of antioxidants, garlic helps to boost immunity and protect against oxidative damage. Parsley offers many health benefits including improving bone health, reducing blood pressure, and reducing the risk of cancer. Basil adds a kick of flavor to these meatballs and its high antioxidant content helps reduce inflammation. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground pork

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 cup gluten-free panko breadcrumbs

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp granulated garlic

• 1 tbsp dried parsley

• 2 tbsp dried basil

• 1 tsp sea salt

• ½ tsp pepper

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2) Add all ingredients to a large bowl. Use your hands to combine all ingredients.

3) Roll mixture into 2-inch meatballs and place on baking sheet. This recipe will yield about 36 meatballs.

4) Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Allow meatballs to cool before serving or transfer to a pot with marinara sauce if desired and enjoy!

Paleo Cookie Dough

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 Mayonnaise

Try making this Avocado Mayonnaise for your next healthy condiment option! Avocados provide many nutrients including Vitamins C, K, E, B6, Magnesium, and Potassium! They are also packed with fiber and help promote gut health. Apple cider vinegar offers many health benefits including lowering cholesterol, improving digestion, and aiding in weight loss. Lemon juice is great for skin health and helps reduce the risk of cancer due to its rich source of antioxidants. Dollop this creamy and delicious avocado mayo on your favorite sandwich or burger and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• ⅔ cup avocado, mashed

• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar

• 2 tsp lemon juice

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• ¼ cup water

• ⅛ tsp garlic powder

• ¾ tsp onion powder

• ¼ tsp sea salt

Instructions:

1) Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.

2) Transfer mixture to a jar. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days and enjoy!