Breakfast Cookies

Try making these Breakfast Cookies for your next healthy and simple breakfast option! Raisins are high in antioxidants, fiber, and iron. Gluten-free oats are a great source of fiber and act as a prebiotic to keep your gut flora in good shape! Almond butter offers a wide array of health benefits including supporting heart health, managing blood sugar levels, and boosting gut health. Sea salt provides you with plenty of minerals, electrolytes, and helps with overall digestion. Grab one of these cookies for an on-the-go breakfast and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• ½ cup applesauce

• ½ cup maple syrup

• ⅓ cup creamy almond butter

• 3 cups gluten-free oats

• 2 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp sea salt

• ¼ cup raisins

Instructions:

1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2) In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, maple syrup, and almond butter. Add in the oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and sea salt. Fold in the raisins.

3) Use a cookie scooper to scoop out ¼ of the dough and roll it with your hands to form mini balls onto the pan. Flatten the balls of dough with the palm of your hand. This recipe will yield about 12 small cookies.

4) Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for about 25 minutes or until the top of the cookies are golden. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before enjoying.

5) Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks and enjoy!

Paleo Chocolate Chip Muffins

Try making these Paleo Chocolate Chip Muffins for your next quick and easy breakfast option! Almond flour contains less carbohydrates than traditional wheat flour and helps to maintain healthy blood sugar levels by reducing LDL or “bad” cholesterol. Arrowroot flour is naturally gluten-free and offers many health benefits including supporting the immune system and aiding in weight loss. Coconut oil increases energy levels throughout the body and supports cardiovascular health. Grab one of these healthy muffins when you need a quick breakfast and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• ½ cup almond milk

• ½ tbsp lemon juice

• 2 cups finely ground almond flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ cup arrowroot flour

• ¼ tsp sea salt

• ¼ cup melted coconut oil

• ¼ cup maple syrup

• 1 egg, whisked

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ cup dairy-free chocolate chips

Instructions:

1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2) In a large bowl, mix the almond flour, baking powder, arrowroot flour, and sea salt.

3) In a separate medium sized bowl, combine the almond milk, lemon juice, coconut oil, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract. Add this mixture to the dry mixture. Toss in the chocolate chips.

4) Grease a 12-cup muffin baking dish with coconut oil. Fill the cups with the mixture and bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until muffins “bounce back” when touched.

5) Store these muffins on the counter for up to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks and enjoy!

Chocolate Collagen Smoothie

Try making this Chocolate Collagen Smoothie for your next quick and delicious breakfast option! Cacao serves as a rich source of polyphenols, which help to reduce inflammation in the body and improve blood pressure levels. Bananas offer a variety of health benefits including boosting energy levels, improving digestion, promoting muscle function, and serving as a great source of both fiber and antioxidants! Collagen is a type of protein that offers many health benefits such as relieving joint pain, improving skin and hair health, preventing bone loss, and boosting muscle mass. As we age, it becomes more difficult for our bodies to make collagen. Collagen supplements serve as an excellent option for incorporating collagen into your diet. Make this smoothie for a quick on-the-go breakfast option and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 frozen banana

• 1 tbsp almond butter

• 2 cups almond milk

• ¼ cup cacao powder

• 2 scoops collagen peptides

Instructions:

1) Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.

2) Top with extra cacao powder and enjoy! 

Peanut Butter Quinoa Bars

Try making these Peanut Butter Quinoa Bars for your next breakfast or snack option! Quinoa serves as a powerful source of antioxidants and offers a variety of health benefits including reducing inflammation, reducing the chance of cancer, and boosting metabolic health. Oats help promote weight loss and maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Chia seeds serve as an excellent source of fiber and help to improve heart health. Peanut butter is packed with protein and is a great source of healthy fats. Make these bars for breakfast or for a quick healthy snack and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• ½ cup uncooked quinoa

• 1 cup gluten-free oats

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• ½ cup organic peanut butter

• ½ cup chopped walnuts

• ¼ cup maple syrup

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp sea salt

• 1 tsp coconut oil

• ¼ cup dairy-free chocolate chips

Instructions:

1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8 x 6 baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.

2) Evenly spread out the quinoa and oats on a baking sheet. Transfer to the oven for 10 minutes. Once the 10 minutes are up, add the quinoa and oats to a large bowl. Mix in the chia seeds.

3) In a saucepan, add the peanut butter, walnuts, maple syrup, vanilla extract, sea salt, and coconut oil. Heat over low-medium heat and continue to stir until creamy.

4) Once cooled, transfer the peanut butter mixture to the oat and quinoa mixture and combine well. Add the chocolate chips to the mixture.

5) Transfer the mixture to the lined baking pan. Chill in the refrigerator for up to 20 minutes.

6) Cut into 8 separate bars and enjoy!