Homemade Cinnamon Roasted Almond Butter

INGREDIENTS

1. 3 Cups of Raw Almonds
2. Cinnamon
3. Dash of Sea Salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Roast 3 cups of raw almonds in the oven at 375 for 10 minutes (this step releases the oils and makes for creamy almond butter without any added oil).
2. Once semi-cool, add your roasted almonds with cinnamon and a dash of sea salt into a food processor.
3. Grind this mixture for about 10 minutes. The almonds will go from flakey to crunchy and finally creamy. Don't give up! You will love the finished product.

WHAT TO ENJOY WITH ALMOND BUTTER

• Apples
• Celery
• Oatmeal
• Yogurt
• Banana
• On Toast
• Or even my favorite - by the spoonful!

Creamy Banana Almond Smoothie

INGREDIENTS

1 frozen ripe banana
1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 tablespoon of almond butter (any nut butter will work fine)
1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a blender and serve over ice cubes!

BENEFITS

Ground flaxseed
... protects against breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer
... great source of fiber and omega 3
... prevents plaque from depositing in the arteries
... decreases bad cholesterol levels
... reduces inflammation

Enjoy this treat as a healthy breakfast smoothie, fulfilling
 snack, or even satisfy your sweet tooth!