Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Try making this Roasted Red Pepper Hummus for your next snack option! Chickpeas are exceptionally high in both fiber and protein and help control appetite. The Beta-carotene found in red peppers promotes a healthy colon and eye health. Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds that has a delicious, nutty flavor to it. It is rich in antioxidants and helps protect against heart disease. Paprika offers many health benefits including fighting inflammation, boosting vision, and improving cholesterol levels. Serve this hummus with your favorite gluten-free crackers or veggies and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas

• ⅔ cup roasted red peppers

• 2 tbsp water

• 2 garlic cloves

• 3 tbsp runny tahini

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp sriracha

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ⅛ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp sea salt

Instructions:

1) Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. It should take about 30 seconds.

2) Transfer dip to an airtight container.

3) Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week and enjoy!

Paleo Scalloped Potatoes

Try making these Paleo Scalloped Potatoes for your next side dish option! Gold potatoes are great for supporting digestion and are rich in both antioxidants and potassium. Nutritional yeast adds a “cheesy” flavor to these scalloped potatoes and serves as an exceptional source of Vitamin B12. Coconut milk is packed with antioxidants and helps benefit cardiovascular health. Rosemary offers a variety of health benefits including lowering blood sugar levels, improving memory, and boosting brain health. Serve these scalloped potatoes as a side dish for your next dinner meal and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs golden potatoes

• ¼ cup coconut oil

• 3 tbsp arrowroot starch

• 1 ½ cups full-fat coconut milk

• ½ cup vegetable broth

• ⅓ cup nutritional yeast

• ½ tsp dried rosemary

• 1 tbsp garlic powder

• ¼ tsp dried thyme

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp sea salt

• Diced chives for topping, optional

Instructions:

1) Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 12 inch cast iron skillet with coconut oil and set aside.

2) Slice the potatoes into very thin slices and set aside.

3) In a large saucepan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Whisk in the arrowroot starch until the mixture becomes thick (about 1 minute). 

4) Add the remaining ingredients into the saucepan and continue to heat over medium heat. Mix ingredients together well for about 5 minutes, or until mixture becomes thick and opaque. Remove from heat.

5) Place ⅓ of the potato slices in the cast iron skillet in an overlapping layer. Pour ⅓ of the sauce over the potatoes. Repeat this process two more times.

6) Cover the dish with tin foil and bake in the oven for 40 minutes. Remove the tin foil and bake for an extra 30 minutes or until potatoes are golden and crispy. Top with diced chives if preferred and enjoy!

Chocolate Collagen Smoothie

Try making this Chocolate Collagen Smoothie for your next quick and delicious breakfast option! Cacao serves as a rich source of polyphenols, which help to reduce inflammation in the body and improve blood pressure levels. Bananas offer a variety of health benefits including boosting energy levels, improving digestion, promoting muscle function, and serving as a great source of both fiber and antioxidants! Collagen is a type of protein that offers many health benefits such as relieving joint pain, improving skin and hair health, preventing bone loss, and boosting muscle mass. As we age, it becomes more difficult for our bodies to make collagen. Collagen supplements serve as an excellent option for incorporating collagen into your diet. Make this smoothie for a quick on-the-go breakfast option and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 frozen banana

• 1 tbsp almond butter

• 2 cups almond milk

• ¼ cup cacao powder

• 2 scoops collagen peptides

Instructions:

1) Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.

2) Top with extra cacao powder and enjoy! 

Paleo Angel Food Cake

Try making this Paleo Angel Food Cake for your next dessert option! Egg whites are an excellent source of protein, and as a result, help to increase muscle mass and improve physical performance. Boosting heart health, preventing kidney stones, improving digestion, and reducing the risk of cancer are just a few of the health benefits lemon juice has to offer. Sea salt is packed with electrolytes and helps to improve nutrient absorption. Coconut sugar serves as a healthier alternative to traditional white sugar and helps to reduce the chance of blood sugar spiking. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

Cake:

• 12 egg whites

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• ¼ tsp sea salt

• 1 ¼ tsp cream of tartar

• ¾ cup coconut sugar

• 1 cup arrowroot flour

Frosting:

• 1 ½ cups whipped coconut cream

• Fresh berries, optional

Instructions:

1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2) In a stand mixer, mix the egg whites and lemon juice on medium-high for 30 seconds. Then, toss in the vanilla extract, sea salt, and cream of tartar. Mix on medium-high for about 2 minutes.

3) While the mixer is on medium-high, toss in the coconut sugar 1 tbsp at a time.

4) Turn the mixer down to medium and add in the arrowroot flour. Turn the speed up to medium-high and mix until smooth.

5) Transfer the batter to an angel food cake pan. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

6) Remove the cake from the oven and carefully turn it upside down onto a flat baking pan. Allow to cool for at least 1 hour.

7) Top the cake with the whipped coconut cream and fresh berries if preferred and enjoy!