Recipes Prepared @ YMCA Presentation
/I am passionate about helping individuals meet their help and wellness goals. One way that this can be obtained is through sharing healthy and delicious recipes. All of us need inspiration and motivation to help spice up our minds with new and creative ideas to healthfully feed our minds and bodies. Implement these 2 delicious recipes and nurture your body with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and loads of essential vitamins and minerals. Enjoy!
Energy Boosting Granola Bites - No Bake
½ c. oatmeal
½ c. quinoa flakes
⅔ c. toasted coconut flakes (unsweetened)
½ c. peanut butter or any nut butter of your cholice
½ c. ground flax seeds
¼ c. chocolate chips (otional, omit for dairy free and processed sugar free)
¼ c. cacao nibs (use ½ c. if omitting the chocolate chips)
⅓ c. honey
1 T. chia seeds (optional)
1 T. hemp seeds (optional)
Directions: Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Roll into balls and chill. Keep in airtight container in fridge or freezer. Makes 20-25
Tip: If you do not have quinoa flakes just double the oatmeal (1 c. oatmeal instead of ½ c.). You may want to put oatmeal in a food processor on low to break down into smaller pieces. This gives your final product a more smooth, less course, texture.
Cinnamon Apple Smoothie
1 organic granny smith apple (or apple of your choice), seeds removed, cut into chunks
1 cup organic spinach
1 cup coconut milk, almond milk, milk, or any nut milk, coconut water, or water (use a combination, or just one, this is a personal choice)
½ t. Cinnamon
1 T. almond butter (or any nut butter) - optional
5-6 ice cubes
Directions: Use a high powered blender to thoroughly blend and liquify all ingredients. Enjoy!
Notes:
*I always use organic full fat coconut milk in a 14 oz. can. Trader Joe’s brand, in my opinion, is by far the best tasting, and the least expensive.
*I also prefer to use Trader Joe’s raw almond butter, the only ingredient is raw almonds! No hidden added sugars or oils!!
