All tagged Honey

Apple and Goji Berry Kale Salad (GF, DF)

This Apple and Goji Berry Kale Salad tastes like fall with every bite!  When you “massage” the kale with your hands, the kale becomes sweeter and softer, so don’t skip this step.  Sweet apple, crunchy sunflower and pumpkin seeds, and chewy and tart goji berries are a match made in heaven.  And if you’re anything like me, you eat salads for the awesome toppings 😉 And this salad delivers the best toppings!

Serves: 2

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 0 minutes

What (your ingredients):

1 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

2 teaspoons honey

Pinch of salt

1 head of kale, torn into small bite-size pieces

1 apple, chopped into small pieces

2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds

1 tablespoon goji berries

How (your directions):

Add kale pieces to a large bowl.  Top with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and a pinch of salt.

Massage kale for 3-4 minutes with your hands.

Add apple pieces, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and goji berries.

Toss to combine and enjoy!

Why (the science):  Goji berries are high in fiber and the antioxidant zeaxanthin, which helps protect your cells from damage.

Blackberry Parfait with Honey Almond Granola

This Honey Almond Granola is slightly sweet and totally crunchy, especially with the slivered almonds!  It makes the perfect breakfast or addition to an afternoon snack.  Wholesome and delicious, Blackberry Parfait with Honey Almond Granola tastes like a treat.

Serves: 6 (Honey Almond Granola)

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 12 minutes

What (your ingredients):

1 egg white

3 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon coconut sugar

2 cups rolled oats

1 cup slivered almonds

1 cup dried dark sweet cherries

To serve: Yogurt, Blackberries

How (your directions):

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a large bowl, whisk together egg white, honey, and coconut sugar.

Add rolled oats and slivered almonds and stir to combine.  Make sure that the honey mixture coats all of the oats and almonds.

Pour mix onto lined baking sheet.  Bake for 12-14 minutes, stirring halfway through the baking time.

Remove granola from oven and stir in dried cherries.

Allow to cool so that granola becomes crunchy.

To serve, dollop 2 spoonsful of your favorite yogurt into a glass with 3 spoonsful of Honey Almond Granola. Repeat process, then top with 6-8 blackberries.

Honey Almond Granola can be stored in an airtight container for 1 week on the countertop.

Why (the science):  Almonds are a prebiotic, which means they feed the healthy bacteria in our gut!

Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies | Paleo, GF, Dairy-Free |

Wow, these cookies taste like the real deal- you know, the chocolate chip cookies of your childhood?! Except these have no flour and no refined sugar...Hello, Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Serves: 9

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

What (your ingredients):

4 tablespoons coconut oil, solid

3 tablespoons honey

1 egg

Generous teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

½ teaspoon baking powder

1 2/3 cup almond meal

1 tablespoon coconut flour

1/3 cup chocolate chips

How (your directions):

Preheat oven to 350°F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.

Using a hand-mixer, mix together solid oil and honey.  Add egg and mix until combined.

Add vanilla extract, salt, baking powder, almond meal, and coconut flour and mix until combined.

Using a spatula, stir in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

Bake for 15 minutes, then allow to cool slightly on baking rack.

Enjoy immediately or store cooled cookies in an airtight container.

Why (the science):  Almond flour provides protein, heart-healthy omega-3's, and calcium for strong bones!