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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Sweet Potato & Kale Balls (and an e-book giveaway!)
source: Hallie Klecker
Are you ready to go crazy for kale? I hope so because I’ve got quite a treat for you today!
Just a few weeks ago, I released a brand new e-book, Crazy for Kale: Glow from the Inside Out with 40 Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Recipes. And today, I’m sharing one of the recipes and giving away a copy to one lucky reader!
But first, more about the e-book…
Since last summer, I’ve been having fun in the kitchen with kale coming up with recipe after recipe that feature this amazing powerhouse of a food. You might think I’d be sick of kale by now, but I’m pretty sure that’s impossible.
Crazy for Kale offers 40 wholesome recipes that make the most of kale in everything from salads to main dishes to snacks and sweet treats. Whether you’re a longtime kale lover or new on the leafy green scene, you’ll find yourself making these healthy recipes again and again. Crazy for Kale also teaches you about kale’s many health benefits, how to properly store it, and the most common varieties available.
Flavorful yet approachable, all of the recipes in Crazy for Kale are gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free with many grain-free and vegan options.
Here’s a little taste of what you’ll find inside:
- Orange Greensicle Smoothie
- Tropical Asian Fusion Salad
- Chocolate Buckwheat Brownies (yes, brownies!)
- Pistachio Banana Ice Cream (yes, ice cream!)
- 33 Paleo/grain-free recipes
- 31 vegan or optionally vegan recipes
Reasonably priced at just $5.99 (that’s just $0.14 per recipe), the e-book comes to you in the form of a convenient PDF that you can download safely and securely to read on your Mac, PC, and most smartphones. (Also available for Kindle here.)
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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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Snack Cakes Make Any Day Special
Gluten-free, Vegan Apple Coffee Cake
I’m all for fruits and veggies. I eat lots of them everyday, and I give them to my kids for snacks after school or when they get the between-meal munchies. Snacking can be an ideal way to boost your overall nutrition if you’re making healthy choices.
But what do you serve when you have friends stop by for tea? What can you make to celebrate the little victories of life; to turn the everyday into a special day?
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