Lemon Meltaways
source: Hallie Klecker
Do you ever find yourself trapped in a same-old-same-old snacking routine that just gets downright boring? How many apples with almond butter or carrot sticks with hummus can a person eat, right?
Get ready to shake things up and break out of your ho-hum routine with these amazing, lemony treats! Technically cookies are a dessert and not a snack, but when they’re as healthy as these Lemon Meltaways, I think they fit the snacking profile perfectly.
I encourage people to try to hit two bases when it comes to every snack:
- Include healthy fat and/or protein. (This will keep you satisfied for a longer period of time, leading to better appetite control and more energy.)
- Make it taste good! (After all, who wants to chug down a gritty smoothie or munch on a dry and crumbly muffin? Good flavor is key!)
These Lemon Meltaways nail both targets right on the head. The base, made from ground nuts or seeds (your choice), offers plenty of plant-based protein and healthy fat. A blend of honey (or any liquid sweetener), tangy lemon juice and zest, and pure vanilla extract infuses loads of flavor into the treats without unnecessary allergenic ingredients like refined flour, sugar, or dairy.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
source: Alyssa Rimmer
I’ve been on a serious cookie binge lately. Like batches, upon batches, upon batches. I’ll wander into my kitchen, not knowing what I want to make, and before I know it, I’m making cookies.
What I love most about cookies is the variety. There’s an endless number of tweaks, additions, substitutes, and swaps you can make and still come out with a glorious cookie. Any allergy you have, there is sure to be a cookie recipe for you out there. They’re that special. Just ask my fellow TBP contributor, Hallie. She has a whole cookbook dedicated to healthy gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free cookies.
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Banana Bread Protein Bites
As the temperatures rise and it starts feeling like spring, our motivation to get out and get moving rises too! Whether you’re heading to the gym to take a class, stepping out your front door for a walk in the neighborhood, or training for an event, you’ve given yourself a gift for the day. And the gift of exercise is one that gives back! Your muscles, your heart, your lungs, and your cells owe you a huge thank you for taking the time to care for them. Plus, the endorphins released during your workout can turn any day around and leave you feeling fantastic.
No matter how you choose to workout, to stay balanced you need to fuel it well. Here’s a light pre-workout treat that gives me just the right kind of fuel before teaching a spin class or going for a run. Just one or two Banana Bread Protein Bites washed down with a glass of almond milk provides the carbohydrates, protein, and heart healthy fats I need for a satisfying and balanced snack. And the bites are small enough to digest quickly and won’t weigh you down.
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Chewy Chocolate Ginger Cookies
If there’s one thing that’s guaranteed to alleviate my stress, it’s tying on my apron and baking cookies. Measuring the ingredients, stirring the dough, shaping the cookies, and watching them brown to delicious perfection in the oven sets my mind and heart at ease…especially when there is chocolate involved!
But sugary cookies laden with empty carbs would take my blood sugar from stress-free to sky high in a matter of minutes. What’s a cookie loving gal to do?
Fortunately, I have a few tricks up my sleeve that give me the freedom to enjoy both the baking process and my cookies in good health.
Keep reading for Hallie’s recipe for Chewy Chocolate Ginger Cookies…
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