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!

Chocolate and Banana Pumpkin Smoothie

INGREDIENTS

1 frozen banana
1/3 cup of canned 100% pure pumpkin puree
1 cup of unsweetened almond milk (more or less depending on how you like the consistency)
1 scoop of your favorite chocolate protein powder
1 tablespoon of ground flax-seed
Cinnamon to taste
Pumpkin pie spice to taste

DIRECTIONS

All all of your ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

NOTES

This smoothie is not only great for the winter time but its so delicious as a breakfast any time of the year!

Facts about flax-seeds: 

• May lower blood pressure.
• Omega 3's reduce inflammation.
• ALA promotes bone health, fiber and lignans help promote digestive health.
• Lignans are thought to have a role in breast cancer prevention.
• Best of all flax-seeds keep you feeling full for hours!

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Maple Quinoa Breakfask Porridge

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup of cooked quinoa (in water)
1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
1 banana (sliced)
1 tbsp. pure maple syrup
1 tbsp. chia or hemp seeds
Cinnamon to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Add quinoa, almond milk, maple syrup and cinnamon to a microwave safe bowl and stir.
2. Heat the porridge up
3. Top with sliced bananas, chia/hemp seeds and more cinnamon


NUTRITION

Paleo Diet friendly, grain-free, vegan, complete protein, dairy free.

Calories: 400
Fat: 9 g
Fiber: 12 g
Protein: 11 g

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!

Vegan Pumpkin Pie Oats

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup of oats
1/3 cup of canned pure pumpkin
1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
1 banana
Cinnamon
Pumpkin pie spice
Pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds)
Optional: 100% organic maple syrup

DIRECTIONS

Cook your oats in unsweetened almond milk. Once cooked, add your pure pumpkin and keep heating. Finally top your oats with banana slices, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin seeds and a little maple syrup!

BENEFITS

Canned pumpkin is high in vitamin A (assists eye vision and immune system)
Raw pumpkin seeds are packed with fiber, iron and vitamin C
Banana provides your body with potassium and assists bowel regularity

Enjoy this hearty vegan breakfast in the winter time!!