Blueberry Muffins

Try making these gluten and dairy-free blueberry muffins for your next breakfast or snack option! Gluten-free flour serves as an excellent alternative to traditional flours for those with a gluten allergy or sensitivity. Coconut sugar is a natural, unrefined sweetener that offers a beneficial amount of potassium and iron. Blueberries are known to have one of the largest antioxidant levels and help balance blood pressure levels. Enjoy these muffins on-the-go for breakfast or as a snack!

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour

• 1 cup coconut sugar

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp sea salt

• ½ tsp dried lemon peel

• 2 eggs

• ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup coconut milk

• 1 cup frozen blueberries

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with baking cups.

2) In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, sea salt, and dried lemon peel. Mix ingredients together well.

3) In a small sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and coconut milk. Add to the flour mixture and mix well. Toss in the blueberries and fold into the batter.

4) Scoop an even amount of batter into each cup of the muffin pan. Bake for about 30 minutes. Allow muffins to cool before eating and enjoy!

Dairy-Free Coffee Ice Cream

Try making this dairy-free coffee ice cream for your next dessert option! This recipe is a great alternative to traditional ice cream, as it is free of refined sugar and unhealthy fats. Bananas are the base of this recipe and provide plenty of fiber to keep your gut in good health. They are also a great source of potassium, which promotes heart health. Adding maple syrup to this recipe will not only help sweeten the ice cream, but it will provide you with a beneficial amount of antioxidants. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 4 frozen bananas, sliced

• ¼ cup cold brew coffee

• 1 tsp maple syrup

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1) In a food processor, add the sliced banana, coffee, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.

2) Transfer to the freezer and freeze for up to 3 hours. Enjoy!

Rice Crispy Treats

Try making these delicious gluten and dairy-free rice crispy treats for your next dessert option! Brown rice crisp cereal is a healthier alternative to traditional cereal because it is loaded with fiber and contains less sugar. Maple syrup is the preferred sweetener for this recipe as it contains plenty of amino acids and helps aid the immune system! Nut butters are full of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats which help to increase HDL or “good” cholesterol. Drizzle with dairy-free chocolate if desired and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 3 cups gluten-free brown rice crisp cereal

• ⅓ cup maple syrup

• ⅓ cup nut butter of choice 

• Dairy-free chocolate chips, optional

Instructions:

1) Line an 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.

2) In a small saucepan, add in nut butter and maple syrup and heat on the stove over low-medium heat. Stir occasionally until the mixture begins to bubble.

3) Pour the cereal into a large bowl. Add in the nut butter and maple syrup mixture and stir well until cereal is well coated.

4) Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Melt dairy-free chocolate chips and pour on top of rice crispy treats if desired. Chill in the freezer for up to one hour and enjoy!

Maple Glazed Pecans

Try making these maple glazed pecans for your next snack option! Pecans are an excellent source of fiber and help to control cholesterol levels. Ginger provides plenty of antioxidants and has strong anti-inflammatory properties. Lowering fevers, alleviating headaches, and fighting off infections are just a few of the many benefits this spice has to offer! Maple syrup is an excellent alternative for refined sugar and is a good source of zinc and manganese. Eat when you are on the go and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups pecans

• ¼ tsp sea salt

• ½ tsp ground ginger

• 3 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions:

1) Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.

2) In a small saucepan, heat the maple syrup over low-medium heat.

3) Once maple syrup is warm, toss in the pecans, sea salt, and ginger. Mix ingredients well to evenly coat the pecans. Continue to heat until the liquid is gone.

4) Transport the pecans onto the lined baking pan and refrigerate to cool. Enjoy!