Maple Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

INGREDIENTS

Raw Pepitas (Pumkin Seeds)
100% Pure Maple Syrup
Cinnamon
Pink Himalayan Sea Salt


DIRECTIONS

1. Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees.
2. Toss about 1 cup of raw pumpkin seeds with 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, 1 pinch of cinnamon and a small amount of Himalayan sea salt.
3. Roast on parchment paper in a baking sheet for about 12 minutes, flipping half way.

Cottage Cheese Tuna and Avocado

INGREDIENTS

Non-Fat Cottage Cheese
Canned Tuna in Water with No Salt Added
Avocado

DIRECTIONS

1. Add all ingredients together and enjoy!

NOTES

Calories: 300
Fat: 3g
Protein: 35g

Crispy Garlic Kale Chips

INGREDIENTS

Kale (Rinsed and dried leaves)
Olive Oil
Garlic Salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Pre-heat your oven to 350.
2. Rinse your kale leaves, then dry them well with a paper towel.
3. Remove the middle stock of the kale leave leaving only the leaves.
4. Coat the kale with a sprinkle of olive oil and garlic salt.
5. Place the kale leaves in the oven on some parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes flipping half way.

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!

Herb Roasted Almonds

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup of egg whites
• Raw Almonds
• Rosemary
• Thyme
• Salt
• Pepper
• Coconut Oil Spray

DIRECTIONS

1. Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Mix egg whites and all herbs in a large bowl.
3. Mix in almonds to make sure each has a coating.
4. Lay almonds flat on a non-stick baking sheet coated with coconut oil spray.
5. Roast for 10 minutes on a single layer.
6. Enjoy!

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!