Trail-Mix Energy Bites

Do you ever hit a wall mid-afternoon? Looking for a quick pick me up to grab on the go and get you over that mid-day slump? Try my Energy Bite Cookies. With a mixture of nuts, raisins, oats, coconut, and much more… you will get a combo of healthy fats, natural sugars, and protein that willContinue reading “Trail-Mix Energy Bites”

Blueberry Coconut Breakfast Bars (Gluten-Free)

Preheat oven to 350F Mix and combine the following ingredients: 1 large banana, mashed 2 1/2 cups oats (I used Hilray Gluten-Free Oats) 1/3 cup almond milk, vanilla & unsweetened 1/4 cup honey 3/4 cup shredded coconut 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp almond butter 1 tbsp egg whites 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 cupContinue reading “Blueberry Coconut Breakfast Bars (Gluten-Free)”

Almond Butter vs. Peanut Butter: The Face-Off

Almond Butter vs. Peanut Butter Let’s be real. I don’t think you could go wrong with ANY nut butter. Nut butters are a great source of protein and healthy unsaturated fats. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids are known for their significant role in lowering LDL cholesterol (“the bad cholesterol”) and also lowering triglyceride levels. Therefore,Continue reading “Almond Butter vs. Peanut Butter: The Face-Off”

Dark Chocolate Dipped Almond Butter Bites

Ummmmm HELLoOooo. Looking for a pick-me-up during your work day or a re-fuel snack post workout? These are definitely the answer…especially because they can be confused between a dessert and a healthy protein snack 😉 All you need: 1/3 cup natural almond butter 1/4 cup honey 1 cup almond meal (ground almonds/almond flour)** 1/4 tspContinue reading “Dark Chocolate Dipped Almond Butter Bites”

Almond Crunch Granola

This is my favourite granola recipe yet!.. Almond butter was the perfect ingredient to make crunchy chunks 🙂 So tasty in yogurt or to nibble on its own! Mix in a bowl: 2 cups large flake oats 1/3 cup almond butter, softened 1/4 cup honey 2 tbsp pure maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla 1 tspContinue reading “Almond Crunch Granola”