Mini Sweet Potato Muffins

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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 Ranch Dressing

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Try making this delicious Paleo Ranch Dressing for your next salad or dip! Lemon juice serves as an excellent source of Vitamin C and aids in iron absorption. Parsley will not only add immense flavor to this recipe, but also help fight inflammation and improve bone health. Apple cider vinegar helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels and manage diabetes. Enjoy this Paleo Ranch Dressing in a salad or as a dip with veggies and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 cup paleo garlic mayonnaise

  • ¼ cup chopped parsley

  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tsp sea salt

  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1) In a bowl, combine almond milk and lemon juice. Allow the mixture to sit for three minutes to thicken.

2) Combine garlic mayonnaise, parsley, and vinegar in a large bowl. Whisk ingredients together. Slowly add in milk and lemon juice mixture, mixing well until desired consistency is reached.

3) Mix in salt and pepper. Transfer dressing to a mason jar, refrigerate, and enjoy!

Homemade Guacamole

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Try making this simple Homemade Guacamole for your next snack option! As Miss Alexa likes to say, “An avocado a day keeps the doctor away!” Avocados are packed with a wide variety of nutrients including fiber, potassium, magnesium, and manganese. Not only will red onion add lots of flavor to this recipe, but it will provide your body with a beneficial amount of antioxidants and help to boost immunity. Cilantro helps to prevent cardiovascular damage while also improving sleep quality. Limes are high in Vitamin C and promote healthy skin. Serve this guacamole with tortilla chips and/or fresh veggies and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 3 large avocados, ripe

  • ½ cup red onion, finely chopped

  • ½ large tomato, diced

  • ⅓ cup cilantro, rinsed and finely chopped

  • 4 tbsp lime juice

  • 1 tsp pepper

  • ½ tsp sea salt

Instructions:

1) Scoop the flesh of the avocados into a large bowl and begin to mash, leaving some chunks.

2) Toss in the red onion, tomato, cilantro, and lime juice and mix altogether. Then, mix in the salt and pepper, and adjust to taste.

3) Serve immediately with tortilla chips and/or fresh veggies and enjoy!

Paleo Hot Cocoa

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Try making this Paleo Hot Cocoa to warm you up during this cold holiday season! Cocoa powder provides many health benefits including reducing blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, and inflammation. Cocoa powder is also full of flavonoids, which are compounds found naturally in plants that help reduce the risk of heart disease. Maple syrup provides healthy minerals to combat oxidative stress including zinc, calcium, and magnesium. Make this hot cocoa as a dessert or serve to your holiday guests and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • ⅓ cup water

  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder

  • Pinch of sea salt

  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract

  • ½ cup maple syrup

  • 1 cup dairy-free milk of choice (1 cup per serving)

Instructions:

1) Pour the water into a pan and bring to a boil on the stovetop.

2) Add the cocoa powder and salt to a heat-proof bowl and pour the boiled water on top. Mix until well combined and let sit for 3-5 minutes.

3) Add the vanilla extract and maple syrup to the mixture and stir well.

4) Warm the dairy-free milk on the stovetop. Transfer to a cup and add in 2 tbsp of chocolate syrup. Mix well and enjoy!