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December 5, 2016

Chickpea Protein Bars

Chickpea protein bars: what a brilliant idea, right? Protein bars can be pricy, but when you can make them in your own kitchen, they get significantly more affordable. Chickpeas, which make up the base of this recipe, are less than $1 per can! People generally believe that high doses of protein after a workout are necessary for stimulating muscle growth, but according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, a mere 15 grams will have this effect, and there is no greater advantage with consuming 40+ grams of protein after a workout. Many people neglect carb[...]

breakfast, drinks, snack

February 22, 2015

Protein power smoothie (Recipe Redux)

This month's Recipe Redux theme is "Favorite Chocolate Matches," and bloggers were asked to create a recipe highlighting their favorite chocolate pairings. I decided to go the tried-but-true route with a delicious and satisfying chocolate, peanut butter, and banana combination. I've been loving this Protein Power Smoothie for quite some time now. It was inspired by my husband's love for Jamba Juice's Peanut Butter Moo'd smoothie, and it has powered many mornings and post-workout needs. It's silky smooth, thickened by the flax meal, and has balanced ratios of it'[...]

snack, winter

January 22, 2015

Maple spiced nuts (Recipe Redux)

Some people prefer to eat three square meals per day, and that may work for them, but I find snacking to be totally beneficial for most (and myself!). Snacks can help regulate blood sugar levels, manage satiety, improve focus and concentration, and help ward off the infamous 3 pm "crash" in energy. Additionally, snacks are often vital in helping active folks consume adequate calories. This month's Recipe Redux theme is Start Smoking in the New Year. Bloggers were asked to create a recipe highlighting smoked or spiced foods, and these Maple Spiced Nuts make a[...]

fall, snack, winter

December 30, 2014

Cinnamon apple chips

Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday complete with family, laughter, gifts (both giving and receiving), and food. I had all of the above in abundance this year, and my heart and belly are full. I'm pumped to show off my new toy: this dehydrator. Ever since a Recipe Redux theme involving dehydrators earlier this year got me inspired to try drying anything and everything, I've been wanting a nifty gadget like this one that makes dehydrating fruits, vegetables, and more a breeze. These apple chips are a very basic recipe, but they're ea[...]

snack

September 22, 2014

Berry-beet fruit leather

It's time for Recipe Redux again, and this month's theme is "Get Your Dehydrator On." I don't own a dehydrator, but I do have an oven with a "warm" setting that runs at a pretty constant 175 degrees. Same thing, right? Beets belong to the chenopod family along with chard, spinach, and quinoa. This underrated veggie has loads of health benefits, thanks to betalain pigments that contain contain powerful nutrients and give beets their beautiful color. Some new studies are uncovering their potential to protect the heart by lowering blo[...]