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!

Vegetarian Waldorf Cobb Salad

INGREDIENTS

1. Lettuce of Choice (romaine, spinach, kale) 
2. Cooked Quinoa
3. Hard Boiled Egg
4. Chopped Apple
5. Grapes
6. Blue or Gorgonzola Cheese
7. Dried Cranberries
8. Chopped Almonds and Walnuts

DIRECTIONS

1. On a bed of lettuce, add 1/2 cup of quinoa, 1 hard boiled egg, 1/2 chopped apple, 10 grapes, 2 tablespoons of cheese, 2 tablespoons of cranberries and 2 tablespoons of chopped nuts.
2. Toss this salad with balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil and pepper.

NUTRITION FACTS

• 550 calories 
• 30 g of protein: 
• 18 g of fiber

I always have these ingredients in my fridge, this is my favorite go to meal because its full of protein and so delicious!!