No Bake Energy Bites
Here’s a healthy snack that’s quick, easy and sweet.
Recipe Courtesy of Adrian Butler
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Adrian Butler says a fitness friend gave her this recipe. “I love them for my snacks and when I need something sweet,” she says. “It’s my favorite and easiest recipe ever!”
Makes 15-20 balls
INGREDIENTS
1 cup rolled oats
1⁄2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1⁄2 cup ground flax seed
1⁄2 cup crunchy peanut butter
1⁄2 cup honey
1 tsp. vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix ingredients together and roll into 1-inch balls.
2. Refrigerate or freeze for later.
Read about Butler’s fitness journey here.
Healthy Pizza
Here’s a low-calorie option for this classic comfort food.
Recipe courtesy of Katie Hall
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Katie Hall says she loves making these wraps whether she’s at home or on the go because the recipe is delicious, quick, easy and guilt-free.
One serving
INGREDIENTS
1 Flatout wrap
1/4 cup low sugar pizza sauce
1/4 cup low fat mozzarella, shredded
10 pieces of turkey pepperoni
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Spread sauce on wrap, sprinkle cheese, top with pepperoni.
2. Bake at 425 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
Read Katie Hall’s journey to a healthy lifestyle here.
Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
This dish is full of flavor, without the guilt.
Recipe courtesy of Katherine Martin
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“This casserole is full of flavor and feels like I’m indulging when I’m actually not,” says Katherine Martin of this go-to recipe.
Six servings
INGREDIENTS
3-4 boneless chicken breasts
Package of bacon
1 broccoli head
1 cup ranch dressing
2 cups cheddar cheese
1⁄2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp. garlic powder
Pinch of salt/pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Fry up a package of bacon then drain on a paper towel. Add in the chicken breasts and cook until no longer pink. Cut them up in pieces.
2. Add steamed broccoli, ranch, cheddar, heavy cream, and seasonings in a bowl. Mix.
3. Pour into a large baking pan that’s greased with bacon grease.
4. Bake for approximately 25 minutes at 400 degrees.
For more information about Martin’s journey to a healthy lifestyle, click here.
No Bake Salted Tahini Cookie Dough Fudge
This easy fudge recipe will satisfy your dessert cravings.
Recipe courtesy of Katie Podralski
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Katie Podralski says this easy fudge recipe (just mix it all in a bowl!) lives in her freezer.
15 servings
INGREDIENTS
1 cup tahini
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2 tablespoon good-quality vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling on top
Maldon or fancy sea salt, for sprinkling on top
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Line an 8×4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the tahini, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla and salt until smooth. Fold in 1/4 cup chocolate chips. Pour the fudge into the pan. Freeze for 5-10 minutes, then sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips on top of the fudge and press them in a bit if necessary. Freeze until firm about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with a little sea salt. Cut into 15 squares.
3. Store fudge in freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Learn more about Podralski’s health journey here.
