Midweek Snack // Blueberry Almond Bars & Candied Bacon

I made both of these delicious, easy recipes recently for a baby shower that I threw for a great friend of mine in RPM class (cycle). Both are paleo recipes and therefore gluten and dairy free. And they were a HIT! I served them with some Starbucks coffee with coconut creamer, and Trader Joe's Berry Lemonade with fresh raspberries. I think either, or both, of these items are great ideas to take to pot-luck brunch, or to have when hosting a brunch. Enjoy!!

Blueberry Almond Bars

+Line 8x8 pan with parchment paper

+Preheat oven to 350

+Combine Wet Ingredients:

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

1/3 cup almond butter

1/4 cup honey

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp sea salt

1 egg

+Combine Dry Ingredients:

1/2 tsp baking soda

2 cups almond flour

2 tbsp coconut flour

+Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients, mix well

+Spread mixture into the pan, press to smooth. Top with blueberries (approx. 1 pint) - press into the dough

+Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Let cool completely in the refrigerator before serving. Makes 16 bars.

Candied Bacon

Per 1lb Thick cut bacon

+Combine ¼ cup maple syrup with ¼ cup coconut sugar

+Line baking sheet with parchment paper, line up bacon in a single layer

+Use basting brush to coat the top of each piece

+Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Bacon should be *almost crispy, remove from oil pooled in the pan to cool on a wire rack where it will continue to harden.

#Nourish #Breakfast #Snacks