Dairy-Free Cheese Ball

Try making this Dairy-Free Cheese Ball for your next healthy appetizer option! Cashews serve as an excellent source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats. They offer many health benefits including blood sugar control, boosting heart health, and promoting brain health. Nutritional yeast is great to incorporate into your everyday diet and can be added to a variety of dishes. It is a dietary supplement that helps boost energy levels, promote gut health, and strengthen immunity. Almonds are rich in antioxidants and help to promote healthy blood pressure levels. Serve this cheese ball with your favorite veggies and crackers and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup raw, unsalted almonds

• 1 ½ cups raw, unsalted cashews (soaked for two hours and drained)

• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast

• 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp sea salt

• 1 tsp fresh parsley

Instructions:

1) Place almonds in a food processor and pulse about 5-7 times. Pour the chopped almonds onto a flat plate.

2) Transfer cashews to the food processor and pulse until smooth (about 45 seconds).

3) Add in the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder, sea salt, and parsley. Pulse until all ingredients are mixed. 

4) Pour the mixture over the chopped almonds and form into a ball. Roll the ball over the almonds to make sure it gets completely coated with the almonds.

5) Transfer to the fridge and chill for at least two hours. Allow the cheese ball to sit for 30 minutes at room temperature before serving and enjoy!

Coconut Cashew Butter

Try making this Coconut Cashew Butter for your next healthy dip option! Cashews are loaded with antioxidants and help lower blood pressure levels. They are also packed with fiber and are easy to add to your diet. Coconut contains many powerful antioxidants and helps to prevent cell damage. Sea salt offers many health benefits including improving hydration, reducing fluid retention, and nourishing the adrenal glands. Serve this nut butter with your favorite fruit or paleo crackers and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups roasted cashews

• 1 tsp coconut oil

• ¼ cup coconut chips

• ½ tsp sea salt

Instructions:

1) Pulse the cashews in a food processor or Vitamix for 5-8 minutes or until completely smooth. Note that as the oils are released, the mixture will become creamier.

2) Add in the coconut oil, coconut chips, and sea salt. Pulse until fully combined and coconut chips are broken up. Transfer to a mason jar and refrigerate for up to two months!

Pumpkin Energy Bites

Try making these Paleo Pumpkin Energy Bites for your next healthy snack option! Pumpkin is a great source of fiber, promotes a healthy immune system, and helps boost heart health. Dates are packed with fiber and help promote brain function. Cashews are an excellent source of magnesium, copper, and manganese. Almonds are loaded with antioxidants and reduce inflammation. If you want to increase your fiber and omega-3 intake, incorporate more chia seeds into your diet! Make these energy bites for an on-the-go snack or as a healthy sweet treat and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pitted dates (presoaked for 20 min and drained)

• ¼ cup organic pumpkin puree

• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp sea salt

• ½ cup raw, unsalted almonds

• ½ cup raw, unsalted cashews

• ¼ cup chia seeds

• Unsweetened desiccated coconut for coating

Instructions:

1) Pulse the dates, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a food processor until smooth.

2) Toss in the almonds, cashews, and chia seeds. Pulse until the nuts are coarsely chopped.

3) Transfer the mixture to the fridge for 30 minutes. Add the desiccated coconut to a flat dish.

4) Once the 30 minutes are up, roll the mixture into 16 energy bites. Roll the bites in the desiccated coconut. Store in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy!

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Try making this Paleo Pumpkin Pie Smoothie for your next fall inspired snack! Bananas are an excellent source of potassium and are loaded with antioxidants. Almond milk serves as a great alternative to traditional dairy milk and is packed with Vitamin E. Pumpkin boosts the immune system and is an excellent source of both Vitamins A and C. Cinnamon has many anti-inflammatory properties and helps to reduce blood pressure levels. Prepare this smoothie on a cozy fall day and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 banana, frozen and sliced

• ⅓ cup almond milk

• ¼ cup pumpkin puree

• 1 tbsp almond butter

• ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1) Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Top with extra cinnamon when ready to serve and enjoy!