Almond Butter

DIY almond - or cashew, or sunflower - butters are surprisingly easy to make and when you make them at home, you get to choose how thick, sweet or textured they are - and save money.

A rich and spicy almond butter sauce drapes over chunks of chicken and veggies in this easy stir-fry.

Wrapped in buttery lettuce leaves, this sweet and savory chicken is packed with dynamic flavor for an irresistible dinner.

A combination of hazelnut and almond butters form the base of these gluten- and grain-free cookies. Loaded with chocolate chunks, they are uber decadent and a cinch to put together.

These hand-held blueberry treats are the perfect way to start your day.

Vibrant in color and loaded with flavor, this slaw is the perfect side for protein. You can prep it entirely at home and take it on the road – or take it camping, as Melissa Urban suggests in her book. If making it ahead, simply pack the salad, dressing and garnishes separately and toss together right before serving.

Few can resist the call of pumpkin spice! These grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free whoopie pies with their cinnamon-cream centers are a hit with all ages.

This dreamy dessert uses the magic of cashews to replicate the taste and richness of cream cheese. You’ll end up with extra Date Caramel Sauce to serve on the side, or keep for another use (such as with pancakes the next day).

This energizing breakfast recipe from Dr. Mark Hyman's new cookbook, "Food, What the Heck Should I Cook?" will keep you revved from daybreak to lunch.

Using chicken and veg from the Sheet-Pan Dijon-Glazed Chicken gives you a head start on this salad. Garnish with cilantro.

Eating both healthy fats and proteins helps you feel more satisfied, making it easier for you to avoid hunger-related snacking and overeating. This fresh salad boasts healthy fats from oils, nuts and avocado, as well as protein from chicken.

Easy and delicious, this hearty oatmeal is the perfect way to have a healthy whole-grain breakfast.

Yes, you can still have avocado toast on keto – if you use our low-carb loaf made with nut butters and coconut flour. The leftover bread is delicious toasted and buttered, for sandwiches or made into French toast.

Creamy, nutty and loaded with fresh veggies, this vegan meal is one you'll want to eat again and again.

Making a batch of these almond butter, oat and flax bars at the start of the week ensures you always have a nutritious snack on hand or a breakfast you can grab on your way out the door.

Dark sweet cherries, frozen bananas and dark chocolate combine to create a luscious, rich dairy-free dessert.

Packed with crunchy veggies, this raw, veg-based version of pad Thai is hydrating on a hot summer day. The blender almond sauce contains healthy fats and is the perfect sweet-salty palate pleaser.

A quick blender sauce using almond butter, roasted bell peppers, parsley and a few pantry staples helps this noodle dish shine. If you have any sauce leftover, cover and refrigerate it to use throughout the week as a dip for raw vegetables. Instead of cooking the noodles on the stove, we soak the noodles in boiling water from the kettle. Plus, buying a precooked rotisserie chicken and shredding it avoids the cleanup and hassle of cooking it from scratch.

Just gazing at the selection of nut butters on the store shelves these days can drive you nutty with indecision. But if you’re looking for omega-3, almond butter is the one to toss into your cart, thanks to its naturally high levels of the fatty acid.

These freezer treats have three gorgeous layers – a nutty base, a creamy caramel middle and a smooth, chocolaty top. They're incredibly easy to put together but look impressive 
for company.

These truffles are coated in baobab powder, the dried pulp from the fruit pods of an African tree that is rich in antioxidants. If you prefer not to use it, though, Ella says you can roll the truffles in raw cacao powder instead.

We’ve captured the fragrant flavors of Mexican hot chocolate and baked them right into these decadent cupcakes. They’re gluten-free, grain-free and free of all refined sugars – so you can indulge without guilt!

Try these no-bake almond butter and chocolate oatmeal bars for an after-school snack that is as healthy as it is tasty!

This Warm Almond Butter Sauce Noodles with Chicken Recipe is protein-packed for a well-rounded dinner that doubles as a healthy lunch.

Sweet, savory and filled with good-for-you veggies, this speedy stir-fry will please both vegetarians and meat lovers alike. Try serving this flavor-packed dish over brown jasmine rice or Wehani red rice.