Apple Pie Energy Balls

Apple Pie Energy Balls

As soon as fall weather hits I start craving apple pie.  These apple pie energy balls are the perfect treat when you need a quick pick me up. Ingredients: 1 cup old fashioned oats 1 cup almonds 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 tablespoon flax 

Banana Coconut Energy Balls

Banana Coconut Energy Balls

These are the perfect treat after a hard workout or whenever you need a quick protein boost.  The sweetness from the banana chips and coconut pair wonderfully in these simple energy balls. Ingredients: ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut ½ cup old fashioned oats ½ cup 

Black Bean Hummus

Black Bean Hummus

This may not be the most attractive hummus I have ever made, but it tastes great if you are in the mood for a southwestern hummus. Ingredients: 1 can reduced sodium black beans 1 garlic clove 2 tablespoons lemon juice and zest from ½ lemon 

Buffalo Hummus

Buffalo Hummus

Hummus is my favorite vegetable dip and lately I have been having a blast experimenting with different recipes.  You can make this as spicy as you want and it tastes amazing with fresh vegetables. Ingredients: 1 can reduced sodium chickpeas rinsed and drained ¼ cup 

Dark Chocolate Espresso Bean Energy Cookie Balls

Dark Chocolate Espresso Bean Energy Cookie Balls

These energy balls are sure to wake you up.  These taste like chocolate chip cookies, but instead of chocolate chips I used dark chocolate espresso beans.  Yum!! Ingredients: 1 cup old fashioned oats 2 scoops chocolate protein powder 1 tablespoon flax seeds 1/3 cup peanut 

Creamy Chipotle Butternut Squash Hummus

Creamy Chipotle Butternut Squash Hummus

Hummus is absolutely my favorite veggie dip.  This hummus is creamy, spicy, and just perfect.  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: ½ butternut squash cut vertically seeds removed Olive oil spray 1 15.5 ounce can chickpeas rinsed and drained ¼ cup tahini 2 tablespoons canned 

Orange Currant Energy Balls

Orange Currant Energy Balls

I was in the mood for something different to start my mornings off with.  After looking around my kitchen and pantry I concocted the recipe for these tasty orange currant energy balls. Ingredients: Zest of 1 orange 1 cup old fashioned oats 2 scoops vanilla 

Butternut Squash Hummus

Butternut Squash Hummus

In the summer I try to get as much of my produce as I can from local produce stands (and my garden when it cooperates).  I saw butternut squashes this week so of course I bought 2 and went straight home to start looking for 

Roasted Cauliflower Hummus

Roasted Cauliflower Hummus

I eat hummus with fresh vegetables just about every day.  To keep life interesting, I like experimenting with different types of hummus and I prefer to make it myself when I have time so I can control the ingredients.  This low carb hummus tastes just 

Zucchini and Squash Pizza Fritters

Zucchini and Squash Pizza Fritters

My sons said these tasted like pizza but better!  I air fried these to help keep them light and healthy.  The basil and thyme mixed with oregano and Italian cheeses really made the flavors pop.  Ingredients: 1 yellow squash 1 zucchini ½ cup fresh basil