Grain Free Granola

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup nuts, chopped
• 2 tbsp coconut flakes
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp coconut sugar
• sprinkle of cinnamon

Instructions

1. Add the coconut oil to a pan. Once it's melted add the rest of the ingredients.
2. Heat over medium heat until its golden; about 5 minutes.

This grain free granola is a perfect topping for your bowl of yogurt. Top it off with your favorite fruit and you have a delicious breakfast. I like to store my granola in a glass jar this way I have extra for the week.

Almond Butter Apple Nachos

Ingredients

• 2 apples
• 3 tbsp almond butter
• 1 tbsp shredded coconut
• 1 tbsp chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Thinly slice the apples and lay on top of a platter.
2. Drizzle the almond butter on top of apples.
3. Sprinkle shredded coconut and chocolate chips

What's great about this recipe is that you can add your favorite toppings. It's crunchy, sweet and savory. It's a wonderful dessert to have on a hot summer day.

Paleo Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar
• 3/4 cup mashed banana (about 2 bananas)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. In a small bowl whisk the almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a large bowl mix coconut oil and the coconut sugar; cream them together for a minute.
4. Add the mashed banana and mix together.
5. Add vanilla extract and the egg; mix together until it's well combined.
6. Pour dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir them together until it's a smooth cookie dough batter.
7. Slowly fold the chocolate chips and walnuts into the batter.
8. Place the cookie dough into the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
9. Scoop your dough and place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
10. Bake in the oven for 11-14 minutes.
11. Let them cook and enjoy!

Honestly, this cookie recipe has all of my favorite ingredients; bananas, walnuts, oats and chocolate chips. It's an easy and delicious cookie.

Almond Flour Chicken Tenders w/ Buffalo Sauce

Ingredients

• Chicken tenders
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tbsp parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Buffalo Sauce

• 1/3 cup hot sauce
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl whisk together the egg with 2 tablespoons of water to make an egg wash. 
3. In a separate bowl mix the almond flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, parsley, salt and pepper together.
4. Place the chicken tender in the egg wash and shake off the excess. 
5. Immediately, place the chicken tender in the almond flour mix and coat liberally. Then place on the baking sheet.
6. Bake for 16 minutes flipping half way through. After 16 minutes turn the broiler on high. Broil for 5 minutes to make the chicken extra crispy.
7. While the chicken tenders cool, stir together the hot sauce, avocado oil and apple cider vinegar.
8. Serve immediately.

This recipe is quick to make and it's one of my go to meals on a Friday night. It's a great alternative when you're craving buffalo wings.