Paleo Apple Crisp

This Paleo Apple Crisp is an excellent dessert option for this fall season! Apples provide a variety of health benefits including lowering cholesterol levels, promoting healthy digestion, and regulating blood sugar. Almond flour is naturally gluten-free and is full of fiber. Raw, unsalted almonds and pecans are loaded with antioxidants and help to reduce inflammation. Cinnamon contains many antibacterial properties and is full of calcium and manganese. Serve this apple crisp with your favorite paleo whipped cream or ice-cream on top and enjoy!

Ingredients:

Crisp Topping:

• ½ cup almond flour

• ½ tsp sea salt

• ¼ tsp cinnamon

• ⅓ cup coconut sugar

• 5 tbsp chilled coconut oil, sliced into small pieces

• ⅓ cup raw, unsalted almonds

• ⅓ cup raw, unsalted pecans

 Apple Filling:

• 6 apples of choice, peeled and sliced into ¼ -inch wedges

• 2 tbsp coconut sugar

• 2 tsp tapioca starch

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• 2 tsp lemon zest

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions:

1) Add the almond flour, sea salt, cinnamon, coconut sugar, and chilled coconut oil to a food processor. Pulse until a coarse mixture is formed.

2) Toss in the pecans and almonds. Pulse until a sand-like mixture is formed.

3) Transfer the mixture to a bowl and chill in the refrigerator for about 10 min.

4) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

5) In a large bowl, combine the apple wedges, coconut sugar, tapioca starch, and cinnamon. Toss in the lemon zest and lemon juice and mix well.

6) Transfer the mixture to a 9 x 9 round baking dish greased with coconut oil. Pour the chilled crisp topping mixture over the apple mixture.

7) Bake in the oven for 45 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving and enjoy!

Paleo Biscuits

These paleo biscuits can serve as a delicious addition to any meal! Almond flour serves as an excellent substitute for traditional wheat flour and is packed with plenty of antioxidants. Coconut oil promotes weight loss and bowel regularity. Honey is rich in antioxidants and helps to improve heart health. Serve these biscuits right out of the oven and enjoy!

Ingredients:

Serves 8

• 2 cups almond flour

• Dash of sea salt

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 4 eggs

• 5 tbsp coconut oil, melted

• 2 tbsp honey

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

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

3) Then, form a crater in the middle of the bowl. Crack the eggs into the crater and beat them with a fork. Fold the flour into the egg mixture.

4) In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut oil and honey.

5) Add the coconut oil and honey mixture to the large bowl. Combine all ingredients together.

6) Form eight balls of dough and line on top of the baking sheet. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown. Enjoy!

Dairy-Free Mac and Cheese

Try making this dairy-free mac and cheese for your next lunch or dinner option! Garlic offers many health benefits including boosting your immune system, reducing blood pressure, and improving cholesterol levels. Coconut milk is a good source of Vitamin C and E, both of which are known for their antioxidant properties. Nutritional yeast is full of protein and paprika is loaded with antibacterial properties that help to promote healthy skin. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 12 oz gluten-free noodles

• ½ cup dairy-free butter (for Alexa-approved dairy-free butter, please click here): Miss Alexa-Approved Dairy-Free Products

• 1 tsp garlic, chopped

• ¼ cup arrowroot flour

• 1 ½ cup coconut milk

• 2 cups shredded dairy-free cheddar cheese (for Alexa-approved dairy-free cheese, please click here): Miss Alexa-Approved Dairy-Free Products

• ¼ cup nutritional yeast

• ½ tsp sea salt

• ¼ tsp pepper

• ¼ tsp paprika

Instructions:

1) Cook gluten-free pasta according to package directions.

2) Add butter to a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Once butter is melted, toss in the garlic and sauté.

3) Add in the arrowroot flour and coconut milk and mix well.

4) Add in the shredded dairy-free cheddar cheese and mix until most of it melts. Toss in the nutritional yeast, sea salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well until mixture becomes creamy.

5) Add the cooked pasta noodles to the cheesy mixture and combine well. Enjoy!

Homemade Almond Butter

Try making this homemade almond butter for your next snack option! Almonds are packed with fiber, protein, Vitamin E, antioxidants, and healthy monounsaturated fats. They offer a variety of health benefits including blood sugar control, reducing hunger, and lowering cholesterol levels. Sea salt serves as a great source of electrolytes and healthy minerals. Serve this almond butter with fruit or layer on top of your granola and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 3 cups raw unsalted almonds

• ¼ tsp sea salt

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2) Spread the almonds over a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove the almonds from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.

3) Transfer the almonds to a food processor. Blend until creamy, taking breaks to scrape down the sides when necessary.

4) Once the almond butter becomes creamy, add in the sea salt and blend until well mixed.

5) Transfer the almond butter to a tightly sealed jar and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Enjoy!