Roasted Carrot Hummus

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

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

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

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

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

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 

Carrot Cake Energy Balls

Carrot Cake Energy Balls

Carrot cake is one of my favorite types of cake.  The flavors pop and you can enjoy it knowing you are eating nutritious carrots.  These energy flavors have the taste of carrot cake without the carbohydrates and sugar and are packed with protein. Ingredients: 1 

Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Balls

Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Balls

These taste just like lemon poppy muffins, but they are much healthier and packed with protein too. Ingredients: 2 scoops vanilla protein powder ½ cup old fashioned oats 1 tablespoon flax seeds ½ cup chopped almonds or cashews 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 2 tablespoons honey 

Cookie Dough Energy Balls

Cookie Dough Energy Balls

I love chocolate chip cookies so these energy balls are the perfect treat after an intense workout. Ingredients: 1 cup old fashioned oats 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 scoop chocolate protein powder ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup pure or light maple syrup 1 tablespoon 

Crab Rangoon Dip

Crab Rangoon Dip

My family loves crab dip, so I often make it on special occasions.  I tripled the amount of crab in the original recipe since I like truly crabby crab dips.  This is a warm, cheesy, flavorful dip that is a breeze to make. Recipe adapted