Yogurt Fruit Dip
I love to eat fruit and I usually eat it plain. When we had a party I wanted a light fruit dip to put in the center of the fruit tray. This simple dip is delicious. You can also used this in a parfait with …
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Sweet Potato Pie Energy Balls
One morning I woke up with a craving for sweet potato pie. These energy balls have the spices from sweet potato pie without all the sugar. Ingredients: 1 cup old fashioned oats 1 cup pecans 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter …
Cookie Dough Hummus
Somedays you really just want a chocolate chip cookie in life, but you don’t want the sugar, fat, and calories. This simple to make hummus tastes like chocolate chip cookie dough. You can use the dip with apple slices, carrots, or even heated up so …
Watermelon and Strawberry Aqua Fresca
On hot summer days watermelon is the perfect treat. When we have too much watermelon I often make watermelon aqua fresca to use up the juicy watermelon before it goes bad. If you don’t like basil and mint feel free to omit those from the …
Roasted Carrot Hummus
I make carrot hummus all the time using boiled carrots. I decided to alter my recipe and try using roasted carrots to add a sense of caramelization to the final taste. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 pound carrots peeled and cut into 1 …
Chocolate Cherry Energy Balls
If you like chocolate covered cherries then you will adore these energy balls that have the same flavor with added protein, crunch, and only natural sugars. Ingredients: 1 cup old fashioned oats 1 scoop chocolate protein powder ½ cup cocoa almonds 1 tablespoon flax seeds …
Banana Mocha Energy Balls
Energy balls with a little espresso are sure to give you a boost. The protein from the almonds and hazelnuts helps to keep you going on busy days. Ingredients: 1 cup old fashioned oats 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1 scoop (3 tablespoons) powdered peanut …
Peanut Banana Energy Balls
Banana and peanut butter are a known combination. These energy balls combine two popular flavors with the addition of oats, protein powder, almonds, and dates to ensure a well balanced and nutritious bite on the go. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups old fashioned oats 1 ripe …
Plantain Chips with Mint Sauce
Sweet plantains are sure to take you to the tropics. These taste amazing even without the mint sauce. I saved the mint sauce to use as a salad dressing. Ingredients: 2 yellow ripe plantains Zest and juice from 1 lime (2 tablespoons lime juice) Zest …
Espresso Energy Balls
Coffee is one thing I look forward to every morning after I workout. These energy bites taste like mocha lattes and are packed with protein to really help fuel a busy day. Ingredients: 1 cup old fashioned oats 10 dates soaked in hot coffee 1 …