Green Peach Smoothie for Kids

Serves: 2

Prep Time: 5 m

Cook Time: 2 m

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cup

Ingredients

• 1 cup – almond milk, unsweetened
• 2 cup – spinach
• 1 medium – banana
• 1 ¹/₂ cup – peaches, frozen, sliced
• 1 container (4 oz) – Greek Yogurt

Directions

Place all ingredients into your blender and blend until smooth (the greek yogurt is optional)! 

(recipe from SuperHealthyKids.com)

Husband Approved Black Bean Protein Brownies

  

Husband Approved Black Bean Protein Brownies[recipe from @chocolatecoveredkatie]
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Macros for 1 brownie (1/9 of the pan)= 135 calories, 10g Carbs, 3G Fat, 12g Protein
. •1 can rinsed & drained black beans (250g)
•3 Tbsp cocoa powder (15g)
•7 Tbsp (45g) chocolate protein powder (I used @idealfit Chocolate Coconut)
•1/3 c (75g) agave nectar, honey or maple syrup
•pinch of pure stevia (or 2 Tbsp of sugar---this would change Macros)
•35 g coconut oil or vegetable oil
• 1 Tbsp vanilla
•1/2 tsp baking powder •1/4 tsp salt
•1/3 c chocolate chips or Dove chocolates 👌🏻 PREHEAT oven to 350.
BLEND all ingredients except chocolate chips in a food preocessor until completely smooth.
STIR in chocolate chips then pour into a greased 8x8 square pan.
BAKE for 15 minutes
Let sit for a few minutes

Power Balls

makes 3 dozen balls

Ingredients:

• 2 cups old fashioned oats (slightly broken down in the blender)
• 1 cup all natural creamy peanut butter (I use Adams All Natural no-stir)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut  
• 1 scoop of your favorite vanilla protien powder (I use XR nutrition)
• 1/8 cup hemp seeds, ground flax or wheat germ  
• 1 cup mix-ins (Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips, dried fruit or chopped nuts are our faves)
• 2/3 cup raw local honey  
• 2 Tbsp chia seeds

Method:

1. Combine all dry ingredients in kitchen-aid mixer bowl.
2. Mix on low until ingredients are well blended.
3. Add wet ingredients to blended dry ingredients.
4. Mix on medium speed until a "dough" forms.
5. Scrape sides of bowl with a spatula and mix again if needed.
6. Remove bowl from Kitchen-aid stand.
7. Using a 2-inch cookie scoop form dough into balls.
8. Set balls on a parchment lined cookie sheet or storage container and refrigerate for at least one hour or until ready to eat.
9. Keep refrigerated up to one week, if they last that long! Enjoy!

{Protein Packed} PB Fruit Dip

You'll need: 

3 T powdered peanut butter {@crazyrichardspb} 

• 2 T water 

• 1 T vanilla protein powder 

• 1 t honey 

• 1 t natural peanut butter {optional} 

• dash cinnamon {optional} 

1⃣Stir powders together with water. Add peanut butter, honey and cinnamon. Stir. Start dipping :) 122 calories; 5g fat; 6g carb; 13g protein

{clean eating} gourmet caramel apples

You'll need:
4 medium sized apples {honey crisp}
4 Popsicle sticks
1/2 cup @justins Maple Almond Butter
1/2 cup raw honey
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Parchment paper
Toppings of choice:
@amberlynchocolates sugar-free white chocolate, chopped
Pecans, chopped
@amberlynchocolates sugar-free dark chocolate, chopped
Unsweetened shredded coconut
Cookies and Cream Questbar "cookie powder" {pulse in blender until finely chopped}
Coconut oil
1⃣Wash apples and remove stems. Pierce apples down the center with Popsicle sticks. Set aside.
2⃣In a small sauce pan, melt almond butter, honey and vanilla together over low/medium heat. Stir constantly until you reach a caramel consistency.
3⃣Roll each apple in caramel one at a time, scraping excess from the bottom, then roll in toppings of choice {I combined dark chocolate & coconut, white chocolate & pecan, Questbar cookie powder}. Place on parchment paper.
4⃣Add additional white or dark chocolate to a microwaveable bowl with 1/2 tsp. coconut oil. Microwave for about one minute or until completely melted. Pour into a ziplock bag. Snip a tiny hole it one of the corners, and drizzle over the top of your apples.
5⃣Let cool in fridge 30 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!!

Gingersnap Energy Bites

3/4 cup almond butter 

•1/4 cup coconut oil 

• 1/4 cup raw honey 

• 1/4 cup molasses 

• 2 servings vanilla protein powder {I used @xrsystems} 

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon 

• 1 tsp ground ginger 

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 

• dash ground cloves 

• dash sea salt 

• 2 cups oats 

1️⃣Combine all ingredients except for the oats. Once combined, slowly add in oats. {my kitchen aid works wonders for these!} 

2️⃣Using a cookie scoop, form balls and place in a Tupperware. They will be fairly sticky. Store in fridge to set. Enjoy!! Makes 26. One protein bite: 115 calories; 7g fat; 11g carb; 4g protein

Sweet Acai Smoothie

1 cup unsweetened cashew milk
1 @sambazon Acai Berry Superfruit Pack
1 frozen banana
1 clementine
1 cup frozen baby kale
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 Tbs. raw honey
4-6 ice cubes
Blend until smooth!!

Choclate mousse

Makes 6 servings
You'll need:
1 can coconut cream
1 Tbs. confectioner sweetener {I used Swerve}
1 serving chocolate protein powder {I used @jayrobbprotein egg white powder}
Optional Toppings:
Berries or bananas
@criobru grounds
Peanut butter
Almond butter
Unsweetened shredded coconut
Dark chocolate chips
Chopped nuts
1. Place canned coconut in the fridge for 2+ hours or overnight. Spoon out the cream into a bowl. Beat on high until smooth.
2. Add sweetener and protein powder. Beat on high until smooth. Split into 4 cups {about 1/4 cup each}. 3. Top with topping of choice. Our favorite is @criobru grounds, peanut butter & bananas.
Macros without toppings:
150 calories; 14g fat; 2g carb; 5g protein

Peanut Butter Bars

2 cups all natural peanut butter
1 cup raw honey
2 servings vanilla protein powder
1 Tbs. vanilla
Dash of sea salt
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup dark chocolate chips

1. Mix peanut butter, honey, protein powder, vanilla and salt together in a large bowl {I use my Kitchen Aid Mixer}. Add oats last and mix until well combined.
2. Press mixture into a 9x13 pan.
3. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Heat and stir every 30 seconds until completely melted and smooth. Pour into a ziplock bag or frosting piping bag. Snip off the tip of the bag and drizzle chocolate over the top until the bars are evenly coated.
4. Place in the freezer until chocolate has hardened. Slice and serve 👍🏻 Makes 24 bars.

banana treat

1 banana, sliced
1/3 cup canned coconut milk
1 Tbs. Unsweetened shredded coconut
1 Tbs. Chopped pecans
Drizzle of honey
Dash of cinnamon
1. Place bananas, milk, coconut and pecans in a bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir. Top with honey and cinnamon 😋 I usually have some egg whites or a protein shake on the side to balance the macros.

Spinach Artichoke Dip

3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
14 oz. can artichoke hearts, chopped
1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup low-fat cream cheese
3 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. lemon juice
Salt & pepper to taste
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Mix spinach, artichokes, Parmesan and mozzarella together in a bowl. In a separate bowl beat cream cheese, yogurt, garlic & lemon juice together. Combine both bowls and add salt & pepper to taste.
3. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake for 25 minutes. Serve with your favorite chips and/or veggies. #cleansimpleeats

(healthy) Muddy Buddies

Makes 16 servings | 1/2 cup per serving
180 calories | 5g fat | 28g carb | 7g protein
You'll need:
3/4 cup raw honey
1/2 cup all natural peanut butter
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup protein powder
1 Tbs. cocoa powder
8 cups Rice Chex cereal
1 cup @betterbodyfoods PB Fit peanut butter powder
1. In a small saucepan melt together honey, peanut butter and vanilla over low heat. Once combined, stir in protein powder and cocoa powder.
2. Place Chex in a large bowl. Pour hot mixture over the top and gently combine until the cereal is well coated.
3. Pour chocolate Chex and peanut butter powder into a large Ziploc bag. Shake until cereal is well coated. Pour out onto wax or parchment paper to cool. Store leftovers in the fridge. ENJOY!!

(from @cleansimpleeats)

Chocolate Speckled Frosty

1 cup unsweetened milk {cashew, almond, coconut}
1/2 serving chocolate protein powder (i like to use Body Fortress Whey protein, chocolate peanut butter flavor)
1 banana, frozen
1/4 cup cottage cheese
35 dark chocolate chips
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
12 ice cubes
Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender & blend until smooth 😋 275 calories; 36g carb; 5g fat; 23g protein

(recipe from @cleansimpleeats)