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!

Energy Breakfast Bowl

INGREDIENTS

Cooked quinoa
Bell pepper
Grilled onion
Avocado
Egg whites
Salsa

DIRECTIONS

Layer your bowl from bottom to top: Quinoa, grilled onion, avocado, bell peppers, egg whites and salsa. (Basically you can add any vegetables you want!)

BENEFITS

Egg whites: very low calorie, high protein, cholesterol-free (2). They are classified as a high quality complete protein that provide your body with all the essential amino acids your body needs to function and build muscle mass (1)
Avocado: a mono-unsaturated/good fat your body needs. It reduces the level of bad cholesterol, lowers your risk of stroke and heart disease. Avocados also provide lots of fiber and potassium to the body (3)

SOURCES

1. Canadian Journal of Cardiology
2. Erin Colemen R.D. L.D. Demand Media
3. Medical News Today