prebake the crust for 10 minutes until it’s just crispy. Add toppings and bake an additional 10–12 minutes until the toppings have heated through. Allow to cool for 5 minutes and then cut and serve with salad. Cut pizza into 6–8 slices.
Per Serving ( 1 ⁄ 6 recipe): Calories: 239 | Fat: 21 g | Protein: 8 g | Sodium: 208 mg | Fiber: 3.5 g | Carbohydrates: 7 g | Sugar: 1 g | GI: Very low
Almond Flour Savory Crescent Rolls
This versatile almond flour pastry makes delicious crescent rolls, pie crusts, or single-serving sweet pies.
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INGREDIENTS | SERVES 10
3 cups blanched almond flour
1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon baking soda
1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon sea salt
4 tablespoons cold butter (cut into cubes), or chilled coconut oil
1 teaspoon honey
2 large eggs
Melted butter or coconut oil (optional)
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Apple Spice Hand Pies
In a medium bowl, mix 3 peeled, cored, and diced apples, 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 ⁄ 3 cup brown sugar. Mix and roll out pastry as directed in the following recipe steps. Cut pastry into 4–6 circles using a cookie cutter. Place 2 tablespoons of the apple filling on one side of each circle, leaving 1 ⁄ 2 . Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and crimp the edges closed with a fork. Brush a little melted butter or coconut oil on top of each pie and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Bake 15–20 minutes until pies are golden-brown. Allow to cool 10–15 minutes before eating.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the almond flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Cut in the butter or coconut oil with a pastry blender, until it resembles small peas throughout the mixture. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the honey and eggs. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until you have a stiff dough.
Shape the dough into two large balls. Refrigerate the balls 10–15 minutes before using. Sprinkle additional blanched almond flour onto the parchment paper or plastic wrap to help keep the dough from sticking. Place the dough on a floured surface. Top with a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap and roll the dough out into a 12" circle. Using a pizza cutter, cut into eight triangles.
Roll up the triangles starting from the wide end to the point, so they look like crescent rolls. Place each roll about 2" apart on baking sheet. If desired, brush the rolls with melted butter or coconut oil.
Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and slightly puffy.
Per Serving: Calories: 249 | Fat: 22 g | Protein: 8 g | Sodium: 175 mg | Fiber: 3.5 g | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Sugar: 2 g | GI: Very low
Floret Salad
Broccoli is one of the most nutrient-dense green vegetables. Try this floret salad to maximize taste while boosting your health.
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INGREDIENTS | SERVES 2
2 ⁄ 3 cup fresh cauliflower florets
2 ⁄ 3 cup fresh broccoli florets
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
8 ounces bacon, cooked and chopped
5 teaspoons raw honey
1 ⁄ 4 cup walnut oil or olive oil
2 tablespoons whole cashews
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Broccoli: Superfood
Broccoli is one of the most healthful vegetables you can eat. Ounce for ounce, broccoli has more vitamin C than an orange and as much calcium as a glass of milk. Broccoli is packed with fiber to promote digestive health and it is quite rich in vitamin A.
In a medium bowl, combine the cauliflower, broccoli, red onion, and bacon.
In a small bowl, whisk the raw honey and walnut oil.
Combine the honey mixture with the florets and toss.
Top with the cashews just before serving.
Per Serving: Calories: 930 | Fat: 79 g | Protein: 35 g | Sodium: 1,299 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Carbohydrate: 22 g | Sugar: 10 g | GI: Low
Greek Salad
Olives are a rich source of oleic acid, a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. While various types of olives are commonly used in Mediterranean dishes, Greek salads often feature kalamata olives.
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INGREDIENTS | SERVES 4
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
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