Honey Peanut Butter Bites
Some of my other energy bites are a bit "adventurous" with the flavors. These are a great crowd pleaser - who doesn't love peanut butter and honey!? Plus, you will definitely have all these ingredients in the house so no grocery shopping needed. These provide the perfect pre or post-workout snack since they are full of healthy carbohydrates and protein but don't have TOO much refined sugar.
ZOATS
Zucchini oats might sound strange but you don't taste the zucchini at all and it bulks up your oats without adding tons of sugar or calories. You stay full longer plus get your morning nutrients in. I have a few variations of zoats, but they all have the same general principle. They're good cold or heated. Be adventurous and try them out.
Cacao Crunch Bliss Balls
These little bites are loaded with protein, and the cacao gives them tons of magnesium, iron and antioxidants and low on sugar. These use dried mulberries, which are about 1/10th the sugar of dates and contain tons of phytochemicals themselves - including iron, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, calcium, and plenty of dietary fiber. Now to the important part - they taste like little bites of fudge with bursts of crunch inside. Satisfy your sweet tooth here without the guilt.
Pretty Pitaya Bowls
For those who don't know, pitaya is dragon fruit. I use "Pitaya Plus" packets (they come frozen) since pitaya is a super fruit indigenous to South America ... so unfortunately I can't find them locally in Michigan. These packets are organic, non-GMO and only contain one ingredient and are easy to pop in the blender to still get the same great health and taste benefits. Pitaya is low in sugar AND a great source of:
Magnesium
Iron
Vitamin C
Antioxidants
Vitamin B2
So blend away! Below are some suggestions of different combinations I've done with my bowls - some may sound strange, but be adventurous and give them a try! Get creative and let me know if you mix up any amazing creations!
Homemade Blackberry Chia Jam
You can definitely switch out the berry in this jam and use raspberries or strawberries. I love it because it's quick and unprocessed and perfect on some Ezekiel toast for peanut butter or almond butter and jelly!
Pumpkin Peanut Butter Schmear
I find I often have half used cans of pumpkin in my kitchen... not sure if that's just me but most recipes don't call for the entire can. I created this recipe to use up the rest and it is a pumpkin peanut butter party in your mouth! For people with kids who won't eat vegetables but will eat peanut butter, this is a great way to disguise some of those veggie vitamins!
Almond Butter Bliss Dressing
If you love almond butter even half, or a quarter or an eighth as much as I do you will LOVE this dressing. It's great on salads, buddha bowls, "zoodles", any type of cooked or raw vegetable, plain chicken/fish etc. the list goes on! It's full of healthy fats and Vitamin E from the almond butter, no sweetener, has anti-inflammatory properties from the ginger, is low in sodium and has omega 3 fatty acids from the flax seeds.
Faux Toast
This is one of my FAVORITE light snacks to pack in veggies and protein without packing on the carbs. There are so many different varieties but the formula is the same = rice cake + "spread" + crispy veggies + protein on top. See below for some ideas!
Green Smoothie Guidelines
People often assume drinking something green makes it healthy - WRONG! However, I am putting together some of my favorite green smoothie combinations that are actually pretty healthy AND taste good for you to experiment with below. They can be eaten as a breakfast, snack, smoothie bowl - you just need to alter the quantities and proportion of liquid to solid.
Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Bursts
These are little bursts of energy and joy (for your mouth and body!) Unlike a lot of my other energy bites, they are nut-free for those who are allergic or watching their fat intake. IF you read any of my posts you know fat is NOT the thing to cut down on ;) They're so quick and portable and have the super immune boosting and inflammation reducing powers of PUMPKIN! Hope you like them!
Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Bursts
For your own discount on Nuzest vegan pea protein, click here and use "Press15" for 15% off at checkout
Bloothies
I do a bunch of variations of the blue smoothie (AKA "bloothie") mix it up and make it your own, see my suggestions below!
Why eat (drink) blueberries? You may have heard that blueberries are full of antioxidants, but what does this really do for us? The antioxidant flavonoids in blueberries protect against UV damage, boost skin elasticity, and can slow memory impairments from aging.
The Bloothie
Avocado Zing Dressing
This is one of the quickest ways to make a mouth-watering dressing and it's 100% healthy!
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
I love this salad as a side or a main with any protein added on. The best part about it is that it makes a big serving and the longer it sits in the dressing the yummier it is, so it's one of those leftovers that actually gets better with time!
Banana Nut Protein Balls
Only 6 ingredients in these delicious little bursts of energy! These tiny treats are loaded with power & flavor! There is no added sugar, refined grains or oil. Perfectly portable snack or eat them as a topping for yogurt or a smoothie.
