As a new
mom, having healthy snacks readily available is critical to staying on track
with my nutrition. Stocking the fridge with washed and prepped fruits and
vegetables are a fantastic way to sneak in a few extra nutrients throughout the
day.
It is nearly
impossible to open your fridge and not grab a freshly washed and picked (off
the vine) grape from the container on the middle shelf. Try it. I dare you!
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| All five recipes! |
In our home,
we also try to have a container of healthy “treats” in the freezer for when we
are on the go, to pack in lunches, or when we need a quick and nutritious snack
right now! You know what I am talking about. I will often take some time on
Sunday (30-60 minutes, depending on how many I am making) to whip up one or two
of the recipes below. These are perfect because after they are cut or rolled,
they are the perfect bite sized snacks that offer energy and protein! Bonus,
they are hubby and toddler approved!
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| Some of my ingredients from a big batch of making all five of the recipes below! |
Here are
five of my favourite healthy treats to keep on hand:
Super Seed Chocolate Protein Bites
Ingredients:
1 cup packed
pitted dates (I soak mine for 10 minutes prior)
1/4 cup
hulled hemp seed
1/4 cup chia
seed
1/4 cup
sesame seed
1/4 cup
cocoa powder
1/2 tsp pure
vanilla extract
1/4 tsp
cinnamon
1/4 tsp fine
grain sea salt, or to taste
1/4 cup mini
dark chocolate chips
1. Using
food processor, pulse dates until a chunky paste forms.
2. Add hemp,
chia, sesame, cocoa, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Process until thoroughly
combined. Pulse in chocolate. Dough should be sticky when pressed between your
fingers. If it’s not sticky enough to shape into balls, add a small amount of
water (a teaspoon at a time) and process until it comes together.
3. Shape
dough into small balls (about 16) and freeze for 20 minutes or so until firm. 4.
These can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for one month.
Almond Joy Bars
adapted from onelovelylife.com
Ingredients:
2 cups
pitted dates (I soak mine for 10 minutes prior)
1 cup sliced
almonds
1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
2 Tbsp
unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp
coconut extract
1. Place all
ingredients in a food processor pulse until very smooth and the mixture comes
together in a big lump.
2. Press
mixture out into a pan lined with parchment (8x8 is perfect, but other sizes
will work!). I use the back of a slightly wet spoon to get the top nice and
flat.
3. Refrigerate
15-30 minutes to firm up a bit, then slice into squares or rectangles.
4. Bars will
keep in an airtight container for one month in the freezer.
Coconut Cutie Bars
adapted from toneitup.com
Ingredients
1 cup of
dates (I soak mine for 10 minutes prior)
1 cup of
cashews
1/2 cup
shredded unsweetened coconut
2 Tbsp of
lemon zest
2 Tbsp lemon
juice
pinch of sea
salt
1. Add all ingredients to food processor
and pulse until you create a dough ball.
2. Press
mixture into a parchment or foil-lined pan.
3.
Refrigerate for at least one hour, then cut into bars.
4. These
will keep for one month in the freezer, in an airtight container.
Peanut Butter Coconut Honey Energy
Bites
Ingredients
2 cups oats
(I use 1 cup quick and 1 cup steel cut oats)
1 & 1/2
cups shredded unsweetened coconut
1 cup
natural peanut butter
1 cup ground
flaxseed
2/3 cup
honey
2 tsp
vanilla
1. Place all
ingredients into a mixing bowl and combine using both hands.
2. Chill in
fridge for 30 minutes.
3. Shape
into one-inch balls.
4. These can
be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for one month.
Chocolate Coffee Larabars
adapted from
whatsfordinner-momwhatsfordinner.blogspot.ca
Ingredients
1 & 1/4
cup dates (I soak mine for 10 minutes prior)
1 cup sliced
almonds
½ cup
hazelnuts
2 Tbsp cocoa
powder
1 Tbsp
ground coffee beans
1/4 tsp
vanilla extract
1. Add all
ingredients to your food processor and pulse a dough ball is formed.
2. Spread
into a parchment-lined pan and freeze for 1 hour before cutting into squares or
rectangles.
3. These can
be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for one month.
Enjoy!!!
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