Today’s article is for Almond lovers – nut-allergic people, please look away!

Almonds are beloved among the nut-loving world, because of their unique flavor and versatility. You can cook with them, bake with them, roast and make snacks out of them – you’d be pretty hard-pressed to dislike almonds if you’re able to eat them safely.

They’re also super healthy. Almonds have a lot of essential nutrients and minerals packed into each nut, as well as fatty acids that provide excellent protein, fibers, and calories that are sure to get you through the day. Not only are almonds rich in nutrients like magnesium and vitamin E, they also help speed up your metabolism!

So let’s not waste time, and get into the tasty world of almonds. Here are 3 Fun Almond Desserts that are sure hits for the fast metabolism diet crowd!

ALMOND PANCAKES | Perfect for: Phase 3

For almond pancakes, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Almond flour
• Eggs
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Nut butter
• Juuust a bit of sugar, stay within the Phase 3 limits!
• Crushed almonds or almond flakes to garnish

If you’ve made regular, sugar-heavy pancakes before, then you’ll know how to make almond pancakes. Just swap out the usual ingredients for these healthier options, beat the batter until velvety, and either cook them over a skillet, or on a baking pan for extra crispy edges. Add crushed almonds or almond flakes to the finished pancakes to add an extra crunch – or swap them out for fruit slices for a little extra natural sweetness.

The best part about almond pancakes? If you have kids, they’re sure to love them too!

ALMOND MERINGUE COOKIES | Perfect for: Phase 2

For this recipe, you’ll need these in your kitchen:

• 2 raw egg whites
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup Fast Metabolism Quick & Easy Dessert and Snack Mix
• 3/4 teaspoon almond extract

This recipe makes about 8 meringue cookies that are perfect as a snack for the protein-heavy Phase 2.

You’ll need an oven for this recipe; preheat the oven to 275 degrees (Fahrenheit) while mixing all the ingredients in a bowl. You’ll know the mix is ready when it starts to rise a little, forming soft, foam-like peaks in the bowl. Make small puffy drops of the mix on a baking sheet or pan (don’t forget to line the sheet or pan with baking parchment) – keep the drops bite-sized, not too big but not too small either.

Bake for 45 minutes and then let cool. Best consumed right away to keep the crisp and light texture of the cookies!

THE CHOCO-ALMOND SMOOTHIE | Perfect for: Phase 3

This gluten-free recipe needs the following:

•  1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
• 1 cup almond milk or coconut milk (cartoned, not canned)
• 2 tablespoons almond butter or 1/4 cup whole almonds, ground
• 1/2 cup ice
• Stevia to taste (only if needed!)

Let’s be real: everyone wants to drink something sweet from time to time. What better way to do so – healthily – than with a smoothie? This hassle-free drink requires only its ingredients and a blender. Throw everything in, blend until smooth, and then serve in a tall glass or tumbler.

This recipe is good for two, so you can share this delightful smoothie with a loved one!

Do you have a favorite from these recipes? Do you have similar suggestions to add to the fast metabolism diet meal plan? Let us know and we might just feature them next!

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