Cinnamon Apples

Try this flavorful and paleo-friendly cinnamon apple recipe for breakfast or dessert! Apples are known to help treat anemia, help with digestion, and balance out blood sugar levels. They are also rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and potassium! Cinnamon is cholesterol-free, sugar-free, and contains antibacterial properties. It’s full of antioxidants, lowers cholesterol levels, and contains manganese, fiber, and calcium. Using maple syrup is a great alternative for refined sugar in this recipe. It’s known to have antioxidant properties, boosts the immune system, and protects against cardiovascular disorders. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 5 medium sized apples, peeled and sliced

• 3 tbsp maple syrup

• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted

• 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp sea salt

 Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 375 F.

2) Place apples in mixing bowl and toss with maple syrup, coconut oil, cinnamon, and sea salt.

3) Line baking sheet with parchment paper and place a thin layer of apples onto baking sheet.

4) Bake in oven for 15 minutes.

5) After 15 minutes, take out baking sheet, stir the apples, and place back into the oven for another 7 minutes.

6) Once apples are tender, take them out of the oven and let them cool. Enjoy!

Paleo Buckeyes

These no-bake paleo buckeyes are packed with protein and sweetness! Almond butter is known to be rich in fiber, heart-healthy fats, calcium, and magnesium. It’s gluten-free, cholesterol-free, and low in sodium. Using maple syrup as a sweetener to this recipe will provide you with vitamins, minerals, and nutrients! Almond flour is high in fiber and has a significantly lower glycemic index than other types of processed flour. Dark chocolate is known to be high in antioxidants, rich in nutrients, and promotes healthy cardiovascular function. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups almond butter

• ⅓ cup almond flour

• ⅓ cup maple syrup

• ¼ cup melted coconut oil

• ½ tsp sea salt

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

• 1 cup dark chocolate chips

• Small handful of chopped nuts (for topping)

 Instructions:

1) Combine almond butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil in a large bowl until smooth.

2) Incorporate the almond flour, vanilla, and salt into the mixture.

3) Place mixture in freezer for 30-45 minutes until firm.

4) Once firm, roll into 20-25 balls and place on parchment paper. Place in freezer for an additional 30 minutes.

5) Melt dark chocolate chips over stovetop until fully melted.

6) Remove balls from freezer and and dip/coat each in melted chocolate. Place back on baking sheet and sprinkle chopped nuts over each buckeye ball. Place in freezer again for 30 more minutes.

7) Once firm, serve and enjoy!

Dessert Dates

These dessert dates will be sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! Dates are full of vitamins, minerals, and healthy nutrients! They are considered a superfood, known to promote good digestion, help treat anemia, and lower cholesterol levels. Almond butter is rich in fiber, heart-healthy fats, and magnesium. Adding pistachios to this quick recipe will provide you with a number of antioxidants, Vitamin B, and fiber. They are known to improve the immune system, reduce cholesterol levels, and are packed with phytonutrients. Enjoy this sweet treat for a snack or dessert!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups pitted dates

• 2 tbsp almond butter

• 1 tbsp pistachios, finely chopped

• 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions:

1) Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

2) Open each pitted date and fill with almond butter and pistachios.

3) Once each date has been filled, place baking sheet of dates in freezer for around 10-15 minutes.

4) Remove baking sheet from freezer and enjoy!

Paleo Samoa Bars

These gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo friendly Samoa bars will be sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! Coconuts are known to be rich in fiber, increase energy levels, improve levels of good cholesterol, and help with weight loss. Substituting almond flour for traditional wheat flour in this dessert is a great alternative, as it is gluten-free and low in carbohydrates. Almond butter is rich in fiber, calcium, and magnesium. Using maple syrup as a sweetener provides antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins to this sweet treat. Drizzle on some dark chocolate and toasted coconut and enjoy!

Ingredients:

Yields 16 bars

• 1 cup almond flour

• 2 ¼ cup coconut, shredded

• 1 cup toasted coconut, shredded (for topping)

• ½ cup almond butter

• ⅔ cup maple syrup

• ¾ cup coconut oil

• 3 oz dark chocolate

Instructions:

1) Line a 9 x 5 baking dish with parchment paper.

2) Combine 1 cup coconut (non-toasted), almond flour, 3 tbsp maple syrup, and ⅓ cup of melted coconut oil in a bowl to create the crust.

3) Place well-combined crust into pan and place in freezer for 10-15 minutes.

4) Combine almond butter, 3 tbsp of coconut oil, and the remaining amount of maple syrup and coconut (non-toasted) to create caramel layer. Remove dish from freezer and pour caramel on top. Place dish back into the freezer for another 10-15 minutes.

5) Combine the dark chocolate and remaining coconut oil in a small stove pot and warm until fully melted.

6) Remove dish from freezer and drizzle chocolate over the top. Sprinkle on toasted coconut. Place dish back into the freezer for 5-10 minutes.

7) Once hardened, remove dish from freezer, slice into 16 squares, and enjoy!