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Tag: Almond Butter

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Chocolate Almond Granola Bites A simple, healthy snack to meet your protein and sweet tooth needs! A special thank you to Peloton instructor, Emma Lovewell for the recipe. Ingredients 1 ½ cup Old Fashion Rolled Oats 1 cup Roasted Unsalted Almonds (coarsely chopped) 1 ½ cup Medjool Dates (pitted and […]

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Asian Noodle Bowl with Spicy Almond Sauce Ingredients 3/4 pound Whole-Wheat Spaghetti  1/2 head of Broccoli (about 3/4 pound) (tops cut into florets, stems peeled and thinly sliced) 2 cups Snow Peas (trimmed) 1 Red Bell Pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces) 1/2 cup Almond Butter (unsalted) 1/4 cup Soy Sauce […]

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Breakfast Cookies   Ingredients 6 tablespoons Old Fashioned Rolled Oats 1/4 cup Oat Flour (Blend an equal amount of rolled oats until fine) 1/2 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1 Organic, Cage-free Egg 1/4 cup Nut or […]

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week A protein-rich sweet dip your kiddo will enjoy! Chocolate Hummus Ingredients  2 cups Chickpeas (cooked, unsalted) 3 – 4 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 2 tablespoons Peanut Butter, Almond Butter, or Tahini 1/4 cup Maple Syrup 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (may be substituted for almond extract) Directions Add all ingredients into […]

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Instant Chocolate Almond Ice Cream A Refreshing, Chocolate-y Treat! Ingredients 4 Medium Bananas (frozen) 1/3 cup Almond Butter 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 3 tablespoons Almonds (sliced) Directions Break frozen bananas in half and place in a food processor or high-powered blender. Pulse for about 1 (one) minute or until bananas […]

  • Power Oats Pumpkin Bites

    Ingredients 1  1/2 cup old-fashion rolled Oats (not quick cooking type) 1/2 cup ground (blended) Oats (or Oat Flour) 1/2 cup canned (or boxed) Pumpkin Puree 1 cup pitted Medjool Dates (approximately 8) 1/4 cup Nut Butter of choice (Almond, Sunflower, or Peanut) 1/4-1/2 cup shredded Coconut (optional) 1/4-1/2 cup powdered Sugar (optional) 1/4-1/2 cup grated Chocolate (optional) […]

  • A Nutty, Protein-rich Post Workout Smoothie

    Here is a sweet, nutty, and protein-rich smoothie to enjoy after your workout sessions this week! Banana Almond Smoothie             Ingredients 1 – 1/2 Frozen Bananas 1 /2 cup Greek Yogurt (plain) 1/4 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk 2 tablespoons Almond Butter (unsalted, crunchy or creamy) Honey (optional) Directions Blend […]

  • A Refreshing, Antioxidant-rich Smoothie

    My sincerest apologies for the delay in posts – I am very busy as I am sure many of you are during another hectic holiday season! I hope this post finds all of you healthy and well during this time of the year.  If you feel the need to be healthier and more energized, I’ve […]