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Tag: Peanut Butter

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Most of the recipes I’ve posted recently have been food. So, here is a drink recipe to spice (or sweeten) things up! Note, you can prepare this recipe as a smoothie bowl by creating a thicker consistency (blend less) and eating with a spoon. Peanut Butter, Banana, and Chia Smoothie Ingredients 1…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe for the Week The last Foodie Friday recipe was Banana Loaves. This week we are spicing up the recipe for Fall! Who (like me) loves strolling through the aisles at Trader Joe’s this time of the year admiring the ‘pumpkin classics’? Whether or not these items make it in my cart (I try to…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you seeking ways to add beets to your diet? Are you craving a twist to your routine smoothie? Are you looking for new breakfast ideas? Beet and Berry Smoothie *A special thank you to wellness expert, author, and senior Peloton instructor, Emma Lovewell for sharing this recipe. Ingredients 2…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Apple Nachos Start your Fall with a festive apple picking activity, then prepare this healthy snack for your next football game watch event! Ingredients 1/3 cup Dried Cranberries or Raisins (unsweetened) 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds (unsalted) 2 tablespoons Sunflower Seeds (unsalted, raw or roasted) 3 medium Green or Red Apples (cored…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Crunchy Veggie + Poached Shrimp Summer Rolls Spring is here,  Summer is around the corner, try these rolls now or at your next Summer dinner party! *Special credits to Peloton instructor and wellness expert, Emma Lovewell for sharing this recipe! Ingredients 20 Rice Paper Rolls (*Purchased from an Asian supermarket or online)…

  • 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 Chickpea Cookie Dough Ingredients 1 can of Chickpeas (drained and rinsed) ½ cup Creamy Peanut Butter (unsalted recommended) 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract 2 ½ tablespoons Maple Syrup ½ teaspoon Cinnamon 1 tablespoon Ground Chia Seeds ½ cup Dark Chocolate Chips (mini recommended) Directions Drain and rinse chickpeas. Place in a…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week No-Bake Breakfast Bars A healthier option than commercial snack bars. Ingredients 1 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats 1 cup Unsweetened Puffed Rice Cereal I cup Dried Cranberries 1/2 cup Unsalted Roasted Peanuts 1/2 cup Unsalted Sunflower Seeds 1/4 cup Chia Seeds 3/4 cup Unsalted Peanut Butter 1/2 cup Mild Honey 1 teaspoon Vanilla…

  • 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…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Peanut Butter Protein Granola Ingredients 2 cups Old Fashioned Oats 1/2 cup Chia Seeds 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt 6 tablespoons Natural Peanut Butter 1/4 cup Organic Maple Syrup 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Directions Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and…