Cranberry Chocolate Biscotti

Core Plan

Makes about 24 biscotti

This recipe has super simple ingredients and rival their less healthy counterparts.  These are great served with hot green tea and work great for breakfast or for a snack.

photo1/4 cup melted coconut oil
2 large organic eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups almond flour
1/2 cup erythritol (like Swerve) or xylitol or pure stevia to taste
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup dried cranberries or cherries, unsweetened (these are harder to find)
1 bar stevia sweetened chocolate bar (like Lydia’s or Coco Polo)
1/2 cup sliced almonds or chopped pecans, optional

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.  In a large bowl, combine the oil, eggs and vanilla with a hand mixer for 2-3 minutes.  In a separate bowl, mix the almond flour, sweetener, salt, and baking soda.  Stir the wet mixture into the dry until well combined.  Fold in the cranberries, chocolate, and nuts if desired.  Split the dough in two and form into two logs (about 9 inches by 2 inches).

Bake for about 18 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges.  Let the logs cool for at least 1 hour then cut into slices (about 1/2 inch thick – too thin and they will fall apart) with a sharp serrated knife.  Return the sliced biscotti to the baking sheets laying on their sides and bake for an additional 15 minutes, turning halfway through.  Let cool and serve.

Chai Spiced Smoothie

Advanced & Core Plan

Serves 1

This is great in the morning or as a dessert.
photo1/2 can coconut milk (be sure to get BPA free cans like Native Forest)
1/2 cup ice
1 scoop Vanilla Perfect Protein or Perfect Plant Protein
pinch cinnamon
pinch ground cardamom
2-3 cloves
pinch ginger

Put everything in a heavy duty blender like a Vita-Mix and blend. You can adjust the spices to your liking.

Peanut Butter Pie

Makes 1 Pie:  8 Slices

peanut butter pieCrust
1 cup almond flour
1/2 cup ground flaxseeds
1/4 teaspoon liquid stevia
1/4 cup cocoa powder, optional
1/4 cup organic butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Blend all ingredients together and press into a 9″ pie plate.  Cover the entire dish with foiled and bake for 20 minutes or until firm.  COOL COMPLETELY

Filling
1 cup organic heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 ounce brick organic cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon liquid stevia, 1 tablespoon spoonable stevia, or 1/2 cup erythritol (like Swerve)
1 cup organic creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons full fat coconut milk

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form.  Set aside.

In a separate bowl, beat the cheese and stevia until blended.  Beat in the peanut butter and coconut milk.  Fold in the whipped cream until well mixed.

Pour into the cooled pie crust and refrigerate for 2 hours until set.  Slice with a sharp knife.

Drizzle with melted unsweetened chocolate/butter/stevia if desired.

*This recipe is adapted from the “Wheat Belly Cookbook” by William Davis MD.

Chocolate Pudding

Core and Advanced Plan

Serves 2

The ingredients are simple yet delicious and can also be made ahead for a quick breakfast.  It is creamy and satisfying.

chocolate pudding2 avocados
4 tablespoons raw cacao powder (or regular cocoa powder)
1/2 can full fat coconut milk
2 scoops MaxLiving Chocolate Protein

Put everything into a blender or use a hand mixer to mix everything together thoroughly.  Chill and enjoy.

This is great served with fresh berries or sprinkled with chopped nuts