Mini Sweet Potato Muffins

Try making these delicious and easy-to-make Mini Sweet Potato Muffins for your next breakfast option! Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of fiber and antioxidants. Not only do sweet potatoes make these muffins exceptionally sweet, but they also benefit gut health and promote healthy vision. Bananas are rich in potassium, which is an essential mineral important for kidney health. Almond flour is rich in magnesium and an excellent gluten-free flour alternative. Nutmeg contains powerful antioxidants and helps benefit heart health. Enjoy! 

Ingredients:

• 1 large sweet potato, mashed

• ½ banana, mashed

• ½ cup almond butter

• 2 eggs, whisked

• 3 tbsp unsweetened applesauce

• 2 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 ½ cups almond flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• ½ tsp sea salt

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with mini muffin liners.

2) In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potato, mashed banana, almond butter, whisked eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix all ingredients well until fully combined.

3) In a separate bowl, mix almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir well.

4) Add the mixture to muffin liners, filling each cup about ¾ of the way full. This recipe will yield about 30 mini muffins.

5) Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes. Allow to cool before eating and enjoy!

Paleo Sausage Patties

Try making these Paleo Sausage Patties for your next breakfast option! Cumin seeds are loaded with antioxidants and help benefit brain health. Fennel seeds help improve digestion, promote healthy skin, and are great for vision! Including either turkey or chicken in this recipe will provide you with a rich amount of protein and many vitamins. Garlic is a highly nutritious food that contains Vitamin C, manganese, and has antimicrobial properties. If desired, serve with a side of eggs and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 1 tbsp fennel seeds

• 1 lb. ground turkey or chicken

• 1 medium-sized apple, chopped

• 1 tbsp coconut sugar

• 4 cloves garlic, diced

• 2 tsp sea salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• Fresh minced basil (optional, for topping)

• 2 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions:

1) In a skillet over low-medium heat, heat the cumin and fennel seeds for 5 minutes while stirring occasionally. Set aside and let cool.

2) In a large bowl, combine meat of choice, apple, coconut sugar, garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and cooled cumin and fennel seeds. Use your hands to combine the ingredients.

3) Begin making patties that are about ½ inch thick. This recipe will yield around 10-12 patties. Sprinkle minced basil on top of each patty (optional).

4) Grease a large skillet with coconut oil. Cook the patties over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, flipping the patties halfway. Use a thermometer to check the patties are cooked all the way through (165 degrees F). Enjoy!

Paleo Waffles

Try making these delicious Paleo Waffles for your next breakfast option! Almond flour is packed with fiber and benefits digestive health. Coconut oil is excellent for hair, skin, and dental health. Almond milk is a great dairy-free milk option and is full of Vitamin E. Maple syrup is high in antioxidants and adds just the right touch of sweetness to this recipe. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 ¼ cups blanched almond flour

• ¼ cup tapioca flour

• ½ tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp baking powder

• Pinch of sea salt

• 3 eggs

• ½ cup almond milk, unsweetened

• 6 tbsp coconut oil, melted

• 2 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Fresh berries and maple syrup for topping, optional

Instructions:

1) In a large bowl, combine the blanched almond flour, tapioca flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt.

2) In a smaller bowl, beat together the eggs, almond milk, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Add this mixture to the dry mix and combine all ingredients well.

3) Start to heat up your waffle maker (only coat with melted coconut oil if your waffle maker instructs you to).

4) Pour the batter into the center of waffle maker, evenly distributing the batter. Cook waffles according to your waffle maker’s instructions. This recipe will yield about 6 waffles.

5) Once waffles are done cooking, let cool before eating. Coat with fresh berries and maple syrup if preferred and enjoy!

Maple Pecan Granola Clusters

Try making these Maple Pecan Granola Clusters for your next snack option! Gluten-free oats serve as an excellent source of soluble fiber, helping to reduce the risk of heart disease. Pecans help to lower blood pressure due to their rich source of calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Coconut is not only a healthy source of fat, but it is proven to benefit both oral and hair health. Make these granola clusters for a quick breakfast or on the go snack and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats

• ½ cup chopped pecans

• ½ cup coconut flakes

• ¼ cup raisins

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ¼ cup nut butter of choice

• ¼ cup maple syrup

• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 300 F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.

2) In a food processor, pulse the pecans and oats for about 10 seconds. Make sure they are not pulsed into a powder.

3) In a large bowl, combine the oat mixture, coconut flakes, raisins, and cinnamon, and mix well. 

4) Then, add in the nut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Mix all ingredients together well until evenly coated.

5) Transport the granola mixture to the baking pan. Press the mixture down to about ¼ inch and firmly together.

6) Bake for about 20 minutes or until granola is golden brown.

7) Remove from the oven and let cool for about 30 minutes. Use your hands to break the granola into small clusters and enjoy!