Chocolate Covered Almond Smoothie (Dairy Free, Paleo)

Chocolate Covered Almond Smoothie (Dairy Free, Paleo)

Chocolate Covered Almond Smoothie is rich & creamy–and bursting with rich chocolate and almond flavour! This smoothie is the perfect meal in a cup. It’ll leave you feeling energized, nourished and satisfied.

Do you want to create chocolate flavoured smoothies, like this one, but only have vanilla or unflavoured protein powder?

Here’s a quick tip to help you achieve a rich chocolate flavour from your smoothies when using a vanilla or unflavoured protein powder!

Just add 1-2 teaspoons of cacao powder into your blender along with the other smoothie ingredients. Blend & enjoy! That’s it!! Told ya it was a quick tip.

Cacao is the purest form of chocolate which is why I recommend it. It’s an easy find since most grocery stores carry it nowadays. You can also find cacao powder online.

Now, whether your protein powder is vanilla, chocolate or unflavoured, give this addicting smoothie creation a try. I promise, it’ll be love at first sip!

If you’re looking for more gut friendly smoothie recipes, get my FREE Quick-Start Guide To Smoothies or grab my smoothie e-book which has over 30 dessert-inspired smoothie recipes for IBS & weight loss!

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Chocolate Covered Almond Smoothie

Chocolate Covered Almond Smoothie is rich & creamy--and bursting with rich chocolate and almond flavour! This smoothie is the perfect meal in a cup. It'll leave you feeling energized, nourished and satisfied. Dairy Free & Paleo.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Lunch, Smoothie
Cuisine: Low-Carb, Paleo
Servings: 1

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup frozen greens, spinach, kale, and/or broccoli
  • 2-3 soft dates
  • 1 tbsp dry-roasted almond butter
  • 1-2 tsp cacao powder, see notes
  • 1 scoop PurePaleo Protein (chocolate or vanilla), or other high-quality protein powder
  • 1 cup water , or unsweetened nut milk

Instructions
 

  • Blend all ingredients using a high-powered blender.
  • Pour into your favourite smoothie cup and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you're using vanilla or unflavoured protein powder, add 2 tsp of cacao powder. If you're using chocolate flavoured protein powder, add 1 tsp.
  • Get PurePaleo Protein powder here.
Keyword almond butter, almonds, dairy free, gluten free, grain free, healthy breakfast, protein powder
Grain Free Oatmeal (Paleo, Low-Carb)

Grain Free Oatmeal (Paleo, Low-Carb)

Grain Free Oatmeal is the perfect way to start your day! It’s made with wholesome ingredients like nuts, eggs, banana & spices, making it low-carb, keto & paleo. This breakfast dish will leaving you feeling satisfied and energized!

If you’re looking for a warm and comforting breakfast with whole food ingredients, I highly recommend this grain free oatmeal (a.k.a. “NOatmeal).

It’s packed with healthy fats from raw nuts and contains whole eggs which gives your body the protein and fuel it needs to conquer the day! This nutrient-dense “NOatmeal” will leave you feeling satisfied and fueled for hours.

A great recipe for those following a paleo, low-carb or keto lifestyle.

The BF and I usually save “NOatmeal” for the weekend since it takes a bit of time to prepare. BUT if you want to incorporate it into your work week, make a batch ahead of time and store it in an air-tight container in the fridge. I suggest eating it within 4 days.

Grain Free Oatmeal Paleo Keto

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Grain Free Oatmeal

Grain Free Oatmeal is the perfect way to start your day! It's made with wholesome ingredients like nuts, eggs, banana & spices, making it low-carb, keto & paleo. This breakfast dish will leaving you feeling satisfied and energized!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo
Servings: 2

Ingredients
 

  • 1/4 cup raw pecans
  • 1/4 cup raw walnuts
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 pastured eggs
  • 1/4 cup coconut or almond milk, unsweetened
  • 1 banana, ripe
  • 1 tbsp almond butter
  • Pinch of sea salt

Toppings (divided between 2 servings)

  • 1 banana, sliced
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds, sprouted or dry roasted

Instructions
 

  • Soak nuts in a jar of water overnight. Drain and rinse thoroughly before use.
  • Put nuts & spices into food processor and process until everything is roughly ground.
  • Add eggs, banana, almond butter and nut milk to the food processor and continue to process until everything combines.
  • Add mixture into a small saucepan and turn heat to medium-low.
  • Cook until the mixture thickens (~5-minutes), stirring regularly so "NOatmeal" doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
  • Transfer to a small bowl, top with sliced banana and pumpkin seeds!

Notes

Soaking nuts in a jar of water overnight will help to make them easier to digest. 
Keyword dairy free, gluten free, grain free, hazelnuts, healthy breakfast, oatmeal
Flourless Pumpkin Spice Cookies (Paleo, Naturally Sweetened)

Flourless Pumpkin Spice Cookies (Paleo, Naturally Sweetened)

Flourless Pumpkin Spice Cookies are soft, chewy and full of fall flavour! These gluten and grain free cookies are naturally sweetened with maple syrup making them the perfect healthy treat for Thanksgiving and all fall long.

DID YOU KNOW? Artificial sweeteners may be holding you back from losing excess weight – and could be causing you to gain weight!

Artificial sweeteners affect your food cravings and your ability to manage your body’s signals for hunger and fullness. These sweeteners are very addictive unlike natural sweeteners that leave you feeling more satisfied.

So, if you tend to use artificial sweeteners or refined sugar products like Splenda, agave, aspartame or sugar, I highly recommend replacing these with unrefined natural sweeteners like maple syrup and raw honey.

Unrefined natural sweeteners contain higher levels of beneficial nutrients, antioxidants and enzymes.

Try my chewy Flourless Pumpkin Spice Cookies with maple syrup. When used in moderation, maple syrup can help to better manage blood sugar, all while creating great tasting recipes.

Flourless Pumpkin Spice Cookies

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Flourless Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Flourless Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Flourless Pumpkin Spice Cookies are soft, chewy and full of fall flavour! These gluten and grain free cookies are naturally sweetened with maple syrup making them the perfect healthy treat for Thanksgiving and all fall long.
 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Snack/Treat
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Paleo, Plant-Based
Servings: 12 cookies

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup roasted almond butter
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1-2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 10-12 pecans
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until a thick batter is formed. If adding in chocolate chips, do so after mixing other ingredients.
  • Give the batter a taste-test and adjust the flavours to your preference (optional).
  • Scoop batter with a tablespoon and place on baking sheet. Press down the mound with a wet fork to flatten and place one pecan on top.
  • Bake at 350F for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are golden.
  • Allow to cool completely on tray before using a spatula to remove. If you move the cookies too soon them may fall apart (I know this from personal experience).
  • Serve immediately or store in fridge or freezer for a firmer cookie.
Keyword almond butter, autumn, cookies, fall, pumpkin, pumpkin spice, thanksgiving
Hot & Saucy Thai Wings (Gluten Free, Keto, Paleo)

Hot & Saucy Thai Wings (Gluten Free, Keto, Paleo)

These Hot & Saucy Thai Wings are finger licking good! They’re the perfect balance of hot, sweet and nutty, making them super addictive (in a healthy way)–and a wing recipe you’ll want to make time and time again.

If you’ve been following me for a while then you’ll know that my BF won me over in our early dating days with his famous “NOatmeal” recipe (I highly recommend giving this recipe a try if you haven’t already).

Well, just when I thought that dating this man couldn’t get any better, BAM–he puts on his butt accentuating track pants (again!) and makes me these mouth-watering wings.

These wings will warm your soul (and mouth!), so don’t wait too long before giving this recipe a try!

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Hot & Saucy Thai Wings

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Hot & Saucy Thai Wings

Hot & Saucy Thai Wings

These Hot & Saucy Thai Wings are finger licking good! They are the perfect balance of hot, sweet and nutty, making them super addictive (in a healthy way)--and a wing recipe you'll want to make time and time again.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo
Servings: 2

Ingredients
 

  • 1.5 lbs chicken wings, pastured
  • 1/4 cup Frank's Red Hot
  • 4 tbsp. coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp. avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp. almond butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place wings on tray and cook for 20-minutes.
  • While wings are cooking add almond butter, Frank's Red Hot, avocado oil and coconut aminos to a small sauce pan and heat over medium. Mix until everything is smooth and combined (roughly 5-minutes). Add a touch of water if sauce is too thick.
  • Take wings out of the oven, flip and coat with sauce. Then place back in the oven for 10-minutes.
  • Repeat step 4 one more time.
  • Remove wings from the oven for the last time, flip and coat one more time.
Keyword almond butter, chicken wings, coconut aminos, dairy free, gluten free, peanut free, Thai

 

Almond Butter & Banana Slice (Gluten & Grain Free)

Almond Butter & Banana Slice (Gluten & Grain Free)

This Almond Butter & Banana Slice brings me back to my Little Jen days. After a long day of school, I would go to town on peanut butter and banana slapped between Wonder Bread.

Given that my Little Jen days are long gone, I’ve made some healthy modifications to one of my favourite snacks. It still tastes yummy as ever and my body (and waistline!) doesn’t hate me for it.

The kale caraway slice from Live Organic Food is packed with whole food ingredients and nutrients. It’s my go-to when I’m craving something that resembles bread.

Here’s why the kale caraway slice from Live Organic Food is awesome…

  • Gut friendly – gluten & grain free
  • Low carb & high fiber
  • Paleo, vegan & keto friendly
  • Nutrient rich & organic ingredients

You can find Live products online and at many stores in Toronto and around the GTA. I usually get my favourite Live products from Nature’s Emporium and Ambrosia.

Now, give this guilt free, gluten free and grain free snack a try!

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Almond Butter & Banana Slice 

This Almond Butter & Banana Slice is the perfect gluten and grain free snack for those following a low-carb, paleo or plant-based lifestyle!
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Low-Carb, Paleo, Plant-Based
Servings: 1

Ingredients
 

  • 1 kale caraway slice, from Live Organic Food*
  • 1 tbsp almond butter
  • 1/4 banana, sliced

Instructions
 

  • Spread almond butter onto kale caraway slice and top with sliced banana. OMG yum!
Keyword almond butter, dairy free, gluten free, grain free, healthy snacks, organic
Almond Butter Protein Balls (No-Bake, Keto, Paleo)

Almond Butter Protein Balls (No-Bake, Keto, Paleo)

Almond Butter Protein Balls are perfect for a healthy mid-day snack or pre/post workout fuel! They’re are soft, chewy and very satisfying given that they’re loaded with good fats and protein. These no-bake balls are super easy to make with ONLY 3 ingredients needed!

This recipe uses a high-quality & squeaky clean protein powder that’s packed with collagen–great for your skin, hair, joints & gut. It blends extremely well with almond butter so you won’t get any weird textures or flavours. It’s also extremely gentle on the gut, so it works well for people with a sensitive gut or IBS.

Feel free to try this recipe using your preferred protein powder. Just keep in mind, you may need to make slight adjustments to the recipe to form the right mixture and taste.

Once you make a batch, you can store them in the fridge or freezer, so you’ll always have this healthy snack ready to pop or take with you when you’re running out the door!

Almond Butter Protein Balls Paleo Keto No-Bake

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Almond Butter Protein Balls

Almond Butter Protein Balls are perfect for a healthy mid-day snack or pre/post workout fuel! They're are soft, chewy and very satisfying given that they're loaded with good fats and protein. These no-bake balls are super easy to make with ONLY 3 ingredients needed!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Snack/Treat
Cuisine: Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo
Servings: 16 balls

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup almond butter, unsweetened, raw or dry-roasted
  • 3/4 cup PurePaleo Protein, vanilla or chocolate*
  • 2 tbsp crushed nuts or seeds, optional, for crunchy topping
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Using a food processor or high-power blender, combine almond butter, protein powder and sea salt. Use a spatula to scrape sides if needed. Mixture should be dense and smooth so it can be pressed together. If it's too runny, add more protein powder.
  • Using a tablespoon, scoop mixture and form into small balls. If balls are too sticky to form, place mixture into the freezer for 15 minutes then try again.
  • Roll balls in crushed nuts/seeds, if desired.
  • Place balls in large shallow glass container, leaving a bit of room between balls.
  • Store protein balls in fridge or freezer.
Keyword almond butter, dairy free, gluten free, grain free, healthy snacks, protein powder, purepaleo protein, quick recipes, soy free, sugar free