Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Try making this Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry for your next lunch or dinner option! Flank steak serves as an excellent source of protein, iron, zinc, and phosphorus. Broccoli is packed with antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and support healthy blood sugar levels. Ginger is a spice that has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and helps reduce oxidative stress. Garlic helps boost heart health by lowering LDL cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Serve this beef and broccoli stir fry over brown rice if desired and enjoy!

Ingredients:

Beef and Broccoli:

• 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp coconut oil

• 3 cups broccoli, chopped into florets

Stir Fry Sauce:

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

• 6 tbsp gluten-free tamari sauce

• 2 tsp garlic, grated

• ½ cup hot water

• 1 ½ tbsp corn starch

• 3 tbsp coconut sugar

• 2 tbsp sesame oil

• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1) Combine all stir fry sauce ingredients in a bowl and stir until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.

2) Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of the coconut oil. Toss in broccoli florets and sauté for five minutes. Cook until broccoli is crisp, remove from pan, and set aside.

3) Add the remaining 1 tbsp coconut oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add beef in a single layer and sauté for 5 minutes each side or until meat is cooked through.

4) Add the stir fry sauce over the beef, reduce the heat to low-medium and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.

5) Add in broccoli and stir well. Serve over cooked brown rice if desired and enjoy!

Creamy Avocado Smoothie

Try making this Creamy Avocado Smoothie for your next breakfast or snack option! Avocados are a good source of fiber, magnesium, potassium, and Vitamins E and C. They help to support digestion and are excellent for heart health. Bananas are rich in potassium, making them an excellent food for maintaining healthy electrolyte levels. One can never go wrong when including spinach in any recipe, since this superfood offers many health benefits including preventing cancer, aiding in weight loss, reducing hypertension, and improving skin complexion. Dates will add a touch of sweetness to this smoothie and provide you with a variety of antioxidants. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 avocado

• 1 banana, frozen

• 1 cup spinach

• 1 cup almond milk

• 2 dates, pitted

• Cinnamon, optional

Instructions:

1) Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender.

2) Blend until smooth. Dash a little cinnamon on top if desired and enjoy!

Gluten and Dairy-Free Meatballs

These gluten and dairy-free meatballs serve as the perfect option for an appetizer, lunch, or dinner! Ground pork and beef both serve as excellent sources of protein. Due to its high amount of antioxidants, garlic helps to boost immunity and protect against oxidative damage. Parsley offers many health benefits including improving bone health, reducing blood pressure, and reducing the risk of cancer. Basil adds a kick of flavor to these meatballs and its high antioxidant content helps reduce inflammation. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground pork

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 cup gluten-free panko breadcrumbs

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp granulated garlic

• 1 tbsp dried parsley

• 2 tbsp dried basil

• 1 tsp sea salt

• ½ tsp pepper

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2) Add all ingredients to a large bowl. Use your hands to combine all ingredients.

3) Roll mixture into 2-inch meatballs and place on baking sheet. This recipe will yield about 36 meatballs.

4) Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Allow meatballs to cool before serving or transfer to a pot with marinara sauce if desired and enjoy!

Paleo Cookie Dough

Try making this simple but delicious Paleo Cookie Dough for your next dessert option! Blanched almond flour is packed with protein and low in carbs. Tapioca flour is grain-free and gluten-free, so it is an excellent flour alternative for individuals with a gluten allergy/sensitivity. Coconut oil improves immunity, boosts heart health, and aids in weight loss. Maple syrup provides healthy minerals to combat oxidative stress including zinc, calcium, and magnesium. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• ½ cup blanched almond flour

• ¼ cup tapioca flour

• 5 tbsp coconut oil

• 3 tsp maple syrup

• ¾ tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips

• Pinch of sea salt

Instructions:

1) Combine all ingredients in a blender (besides the chocolate chips) and blend until smooth.

2) Stir in the chocolate chips and enjoy!