Orange Almond Cookies are soft, chewy and a delicious variation on a classic Italian almond cookie. Made with just 5 simple & clean ingredients. These cookies are free from refined sugar and artificial sweeteners, gluten, grains & eggs.
When it comes to gluten free baking, almond flour recipes are hard to beat. This low-carb flour is an ideal option for people with IBS or following a paleo diet.
It offers all the flavor and texture of traditional baked goods, but without the grains that can cause bloating and other GI symptoms.
Almond flour recipes can also add valuable benefits to your goodies, like protein, trace minerals, and vitamins.
So, if you’re looking for a great almond flour recipe to try, I highly recommend this recipe. These cookies are not only super easy to whip up (only 5 ingredients needed!), but they’re also the perfect combination of healthy and delicious!
RECIPE NOTE: Orange is a great compliment to almond and makes these cookies extra flavourful, BUT if you prefer plain almond cookies, feel free to omit the orange zest.
Orange Almond Cookies are soft, chewy and a delicious variation on a classic Italian almond cookie. Made with just 5 simple & clean ingredients. These cookies are free from refined sugar and artificial sweeteners, gluten, grains & eggs.
Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine almond flour and baking powder in a bowl and whisk together.
Add maple syrup/honey, vanilla extract and orange zest to bowl and combine ingredients using a spoon until a sticky dough forms and holds together (add some juice from the orange if batter is too crumbly).
Scoop batter with a teaspoon and roll into a ball. Place on baking sheet (leave 1-2 inches of space between balls).
Press an almond into the top of each ball until a cookie shape is formed. For a chewy cookie, don’t flatten the dough too much.
Bake at 350F for 12-minutes or until edges start to brown. Let cool on baking sheet. Once cooled, store cookies in airtight container.
Notes
If you prefer plain almond cookies, feel free to omit the orange zest.
Keyword almond flour, dairy free, Egg free, gluten free, grain free, healthy italian recipes, honey, Italian cookies, maple syrup, orange
Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins are soft, moist & full of delicious and natural flavour! They’re packed with all the good stuff, including quality protein and healthy fats + naturally sweetened with ripe bananas, so they’ll keep you on track with your health and weight loss goals. Paleo friendly and free of gluten, grains & dairy.
Five reasons to love this chocolate chunk banana muffin recipe …
These muffins are easy to make with basic & wholesome ingredients. Only one bowl (or food processor) required!
They’re gluten, grain & dairy free, yet they’re fluffy, moist and delicious. No one will know the difference.
They’re naturally sweetened with banana, rather than loaded with refined sugar or artificial sweeteners.
These muffins will warm your soul and taste even better with your morning coffee or espresso!
They freeze well and thaw out fast at room temperature or defrost them in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds, or until gently warmed through. You can also get them a little toasty in the oven or toaster-oven.
Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins make for a healthy breakfast, snack or treat all year round.
Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins make for a healthy breakfast, snack or treat all year round. These muffins are soft, moist & full of delicious and natural flavour! They're packed with all the good stuff, including quality protein and healthy fats + naturally sweetened with ripe bananas. Paleo friendly and free of gluten, grains & dairy.
1/2dark chocolate bar, 85% or higher, chopped into chunks
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350. Grease muffin tin with coconut oil or use liners.
Beat eggs in bowl, mash bananas with a fork on a plate, then add all wet ingredients together and mix thoroughly.
Mix all dry ingredients in a separate bowl then add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and continue to mix until a thick smooth batter is formed. (TIME SAVER TIP: Use a food processor for steps 2 & 3, if you have one)
Add chocolate chunks into the batter and mix (save some to add on top).
Fill muffin tins 3/4 of the way with batter. Top with remaining chocolate chunks.
Bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool before removing from tray.
Notes
*Substitute with 4 flax eggs or 4 chia eggs for egg free version:
1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (whisk until gelatinous and creamy) = 1 egg
1 tbsp chia seeds + 3 tbsp water (Stir and allow to rest for 15 minutes) = 1 egg
TIME SAVER TIP: Use a food processor for steps 2 & 3, if you have one.
Almond Butter Protein Balls are perfect for a healthy mid-day snack or pre/post workout fuel! They’re are soft, chewy and very satisfying given that they’re loaded with good fats and protein. These no-bake balls are super easy to make with ONLY 3 ingredients needed!
This recipe uses a high-quality & squeaky clean protein powder that’s packed with collagen–great for your skin, hair, joints & gut. It blends extremely well with almond butter so you won’t get any weird textures or flavours. It’s also extremely gentle on the gut, so it works well for people with a sensitive gut or IBS.
Feel free to try this recipe using your preferred protein powder. Just keep in mind, you may need to make slight adjustments to the recipe to form the right mixture and taste.
Once you make a batch, you can store them in the fridge or freezer, so you’ll always have this healthy snack ready to pop or take with you when you’re running out the door!
Almond Butter Protein Balls are perfect for a healthy mid-day snack or pre/post workout fuel! They're are soft, chewy and very satisfying given that they're loaded with good fats and protein. These no-bake balls are super easy to make with ONLY 3 ingredients needed!
1cupalmond butter, unsweetened, raw or dry-roasted
3/4cupPurePaleo Protein, vanilla or chocolate*
2tbspcrushed nuts or seeds, optional, for crunchy topping
1/4tspsea salt
Instructions
Using a food processor or high-power blender, combine almond butter, protein powder and sea salt. Use a spatula to scrape sides if needed. Mixture should be dense and smooth so it can be pressed together. If it's too runny, add more protein powder.
Using a tablespoon, scoop mixture and form into small balls. If balls are too sticky to form, place mixture into the freezer for 15 minutes then try again.
Roll balls in crushed nuts/seeds, if desired.
Place balls in large shallow glass container, leaving a bit of room between balls.
Pumpkin Muffins make for a healthy breakfast, snack or treat during the autumn. These muffins are soft, moist & full of fall flavour! In addition, they contain nutrient-dense protein and healthy fats that will help to fuel you right. This recipe is free of gluten, grains & dairy, making it the perfect paleo treat!
Five reasons to love pumpkin muffins …
These muffins are easy to make with basic & wholesome ingredients. Only one bowl required!
They’re gluten, grain & dairy free, yet they’re fluffy, moist and delicious. No one will know the difference.
They’re naturally sweetened with maple syrup, rather than loaded with refined sugar or artificial sweeteners.
These muffins feature warming pumpkin pie spices so they taste even better with your favorite pumpkin latte. It’s a match made in pumpkin spice heaven!
They freeze well and thaw out fast at room temperature or defrost them in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds, or until gently warmed through. You can also get them a little toasty in the oven or toaster-oven.
INGREDIENTS:
3 tbsp cinnamon
2 tsp ginger
2 tsp nutmeg
1 ½ tsp allspice
1 ½ tsp cloves
I recommend buying organic ground spices to make this blend. Mix spices together in a bowl and store in a small glass jar. Feel free to double or triple this recipe so you have plenty of pumpkin pie spice for the season.
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Pumpkin Muffins make for a healthy breakfast, snack or treat during the autumn. These muffins are soft, moist & full of fall flavour! In addition, they contain nutrient-dense protein and healthy fats that will help to fuel you right.This recipe is free of gluten, grains & dairy, making it the perfect paleo treat!
Preheat oven to 350F and place liners in muffin tray.
Add all wet ingredients into a mixing bowl and whisk.
Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and whisk until a thick smooth batter forms.
Fill each muffin tray with batter.
Bake for 15-20 minutes. Let muffins cool in tray before removing. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or store for longer in the freezer using freezer bags.
Coconut Lemon Muffins are fresh & flavourful, and the perfect healthy snack or quick breakfast when you’re running out the door. These paleo muffins are free of gluten, grains & dairy and packed with natural ingredients, including eggs, coconut, lemon & honey. Additionally, they are nut free so those who have an allergy or intolerance to nuts can enjoy this recipe too.
If you haven’t tried my Coconut Lemon Muffins yet then I really don’t know what you’re waiting for!
These muffins are one of my most popular recipes to date and also one of my personal favourites!
They are ridiculously good and SO easy to whip up. You NEED to make them–they will change your world!
TIP: Make a batch and store them in the freezer. Simply grab one whenever you need quick fuel. They thaw out within 10-15 minutes. If you plan to eat the batch within a week, they can be stored in the fridge.
Coconut Lemon Muffins are fresh & flavourful, and the perfect healthy snack or quick breakfast when you're running out the door. These paleo muffins are free of gluten, grains & dairy and packed with natural ingredients, including eggs, coconut, lemon & honey. Additionally, they are nut free so those who have an allergy or intolerance to nuts can enjoy this recipe.
Preheat oven to 350F and place liners in muffin tray.
Add and mix all dry ingredients in one bowl and all wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and whisk together thoroughly until a thick smooth batter is formed.
Distribute batter evenly in the muffin tray.
Bake for 25-minutes. Let muffins cool in tray before removing.
Notes
These muffins store well in the freezer. Simply grab one whenever you need quick fuel. They thaw out within 10-15 minutes. If you plan to eat the batch within a week, they can be stored in the fridge.
Are you struggling to find healthy dessert options that aren’t loaded with refined sugars, crappy oils and other nasty junk?
Healthy treats can be a hard find, which is why I like to get creative in the kitchen and whip up my own delicious and squeaky clean desserts.
Avocado mousse is one of my go-to healthy desserts. It’s super quick and easy to make – and packed with nutrients and healthy fats.
Check out my rich and creamy Chocolate Banana Avocado Mousse recipe. It’s gluten and dairy free making it a perfect low-carb, paleo and plant-based dessert.
Chocolate Banana Avocado Mousse
INGREDIENTS: (serves 1-2)
1 ripe avocado
1 banana
1/4 cup coconut milk (canned, full fat)
4 tbsp. cacao powder
2 tbsp of maple syrup or other natural sweetener of choice
Pinch of sea salt
1. Place all ingredients (except for toppings) into a food processor or high speed blender.
2. Blend until you reach a smooth and creamy consistency.
3. Chill avocado mousse in the fridge for a cool dessert.
4. Add toppings and enjoy.
Want to turn this healthy dessert into a nutrient-dense breakfast? Add 1 scoop of protein powder to the list of ingredients and blend. If you’re using my recommended PurePaleo protein, I suggest leaving out the honey/maple syrup/stevia since the protein powders are sweetened with stevia. Add more coconut milk if needed.
My mission is to help women heal their gut, lose weight and feel great through simple and delicious smoothies, whole food nutrition & healthy lifestyle habits.
