This post is sponsored by Georgia Grinders. Thank you for your support of My Healthyish Life!
If you’ve read my blog for more than a week, you know I have an affinity for nut butter. I don’t like labels, but if I had to label my diet I’d say it’s “heavy on the almond butter.” Actually, almond butter probably deserves it’s own line in my personal food pyramid.
I was Team PB for most of my life, and it took a lot of convincing to leave the comfort zone of Skippy and try something new. However, like most things in life, embracing change proved to be very beneficial. Now? I’m Team AB and I don’t care who knows.
This past year I’ve developed some personal food “beliefs,” especially when it comes to packaged food. I gravitate toward products made with minimal, natural (non-GMO) ingredients and I will spend more for a higher quality. More recently, I’ve become conscious of the “who” behind the product. By “who,” I mean the company. That’s why I’m thrilled to team up with Georgia Grinders for this post, because not only do I genuinely love their nut butters, but I believe in and support their mission. Customers aren’t just another number.
A little backstory….last year, while wandering the aisles of my Whole Foods in Miami, I came across Georgia Grinders Original Almond Butter. Let’s be real, it didn’t take much (read: any) convincing for me to try a new brand of nut butter. However, the fact that I continually re-purchase a certain brand, even when there are tons on the market, means a lot.
It means it’s a good egg….err nut.
Side note: You may be wondering why this jar says “NaturAlmond.” Georgia Grinders originally launched just their almond butter and named it “NaturAlmond.” Once they expanded to other nut butters they transitioned to “Georgia Grinders.” Names are use interchangeably, in chase you see both in stores :)
Georgia Grinders makes almond, pecan, cashew, peanut and powdered peanut butter. Teams AB, CB, PB….all covered. They manage their own production and oversee every step of the process. Each nut butter is handcrafted in small batches to ensure high quality. You are getting the best of the best in every jar.
In a way, Georgia Grinders reminds me of me. I’m a small blog wanting to put out the best I can for my readers, just like they do for their nut butters. We both value quality over quantity and devote time, energy and love into what we do. The little engines that could.
Ok, end of sappy talk.
So this recipe…simple, flavorful and nutritious. When it comes to cooking with this almond butter, you can’t really go wrong. However, cooking with kale is another story. Notice I didn’t title this “kale salad” because that’s just not as much fun. But trust me, when prepared correctly, kale will surprise you. The two kale keys: 1) massaging, 2) this dressing.
For massaging, I know it sounds weird, but put some coconut or olive oil on your hands, and rub the raw kale leaves until they soften. It works. Also, for “optimal eating,” I suggest mixing the dressing in a larger bowl before eating. Not as pretty in pictures (see above), but definitely worth it taste-wise.
Instead of chicken, which I baked and shredded, you can simply substitute another protein of choice. I feel confident saying almost anything would taste good with this dressing.
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- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 small (or one large) sweet potato
- 1/4 cup dried cherries
- 1 bunch of kale
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp almond butter (I used Georgia Grinders Original Almond Butter)
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos (or soy sauce substitute)
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place two chicken breasts on parchment lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Wash and chop sweet potatoes and place on separate parchment lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Remove chicken at 20 minutes (or when fully cooked), let cool and shred.
- Flip sweet potatoes at 20 minutes and bake for 15 more minutes. (Total of 35 minutes)
- Meanwhile, wash and chop bunch of kale. Place in large mixing bowl.
- Using remaining tsp of olive oil, massage kale until it softens.
- Make the dressing: in a small bowl, mix almond butter, coconut aminos, water and Dijon until throughly combined.
- Once sweet potatoes are done, form bowls with shredded chicken, dried cherries, kale and almond butter dressing.
- Optional: before serving, use the large mixing bowl to cover the chicken and sweet potatoes in the sauce too. Highly recommend!
That dressing looks SO good, it definitely would go good on just about everything I could think of. I am all about kale (though it definitely has to be prepared right!) but I still cannot choose between peanut butter and almond butter. I think I tend towards team PB, but then I go and eat a spoonful of almond butter and can’t decide haha. The struggles!!!
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OMG this bowl is beautiful and perfect for Fall! I don’t discriminate when it comes to nut butters, because like you, I am all about this delicious and healthy fat! It is the BEST!!! :) Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe! XOXO
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Not going to lie, I am not a big almond butter fan. But I would eat this in heart beat!
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This dressing looks so good that I could eat it with a spoon! I have to try Georgia Grinders now!
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Nice, simple, and of course yummy! Love the chewy cranberry bite too!
I’ve got to say though, I think I eat PBs and CBs more than ABs…but I love them ALL!
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1-GEORGIA Grinders is the BEST, isn’t it? :) I love how small businesses are so focused on putting out the very best quality possible, no matter how much money is made! They really remind me to keep focusing on that while I’m blogging.
And this salad sounds so good! For a long time I didn’t realize that kale needed to be massaged, and I didn’t like it. Then I had massaged kale salad, and it was delicious.
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I love dressings like this! Sounds delicious and I also have some coconut aminos to use up, perfect. I don’t discriminate against nut butter types either ;)
Mmm dried cherries (and almond butter) have the power to make any dish DELICIOUS!! Great recipe :)
Team PB all the way. And as for kale, well we get along just fine if he isn’t the tough, curly type.
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I have some leftover chicken at home that will be PERFECT to make this with :)
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Umm YUM! I love that you added sweet potato to this – it’s my favorite! I can’t wait to try it out!
You had me when I read almond butter dressing but this whole bowl looks AMAZING! So much good stuff! <3
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This sounds perfect for fall! I used to be Team PB too but I’ve switched to almond butter a couple of years ago because it’s easier on my stomach.
GIRL this salad looks unreal. All the best things!!! I am such an almond butter fan, over any nut butter. I really want to try a sprouted one because the roasted/raw are harder for me to digest, but I’m sure its so expensive!!! Anyway, can’t wait to try this dressing it looks fabulous!!!! Thanks!!1
I’m with you! You just can’t go wrong with almond butter. I have some digestive issues too so I *try* to practice moderation with nut butter in general. Doesn’t always work.