Kristin Oja, founder of STAT Wellness: "These only take a few minutes to make. I make a big batch and put them in the freezer so they are ready to go whenever I need them! They're healthy for several reasons: They're full of healthy fats, help stabilize blood sugar, help keep you full longer, they're rich in fiber, magnesium, zinc and iron-rich as well as rich in vitamin A."
· 1/2 cup organic pumpkin puree
· 2 cups pecans
· 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
· 1/2 cup ground flax seed
· 1/4 cup raw almond butter
· 1 tsp. vanilla extract
· 1-2 tbsp pumpkin spice
· 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
· Salt to liking
Blend everything in a food processor, roll into balls and toss in shredded coconut. Store in the refrigerator or freezer to keep fresh.
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· 1/2 cup organic pumpkin puree
· 2 cups pecans
· 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
· 1/2 cup ground flax seed
· 1/4 cup raw almond butter
· 1 tsp. vanilla extract
· 1-2 tbsp pumpkin spice
· 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
· Salt to liking
Blend everything in a food processor, roll into balls and toss in shredded coconut. Store in the refrigerator or freezer to keep fresh.
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Marie Arlet, cofounder of Shea Brand: "One of my favorite, super easy and healthy snacks is a vegan, gluten-free, chocolate chip cookie. It's made with only five simple ingredients, which I almost always have in my pantry. They have no added sugar, protein from the peanut butter, potassium from the banana, fiber from the oats and antioxidants from the dark chocolate."
· 2 cups rolled oats
· 2 ripe or overripe bananas
· 1/4 cup peanut butter
· 2 tbsp maple syrup
· 2 tbsp coconut oil
· 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350. Add all ingredients except for chocolate chips and salt to a large bowl and mash together with a fork. Add chocolate chips and mix together. Scoop and shape roughly into a ball. Place dough ball on baking sheet and gently squish flat with the back of the spoon. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
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· 2 cups rolled oats
· 2 ripe or overripe bananas
· 1/4 cup peanut butter
· 2 tbsp maple syrup
· 2 tbsp coconut oil
· 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350. Add all ingredients except for chocolate chips and salt to a large bowl and mash together with a fork. Add chocolate chips and mix together. Scoop and shape roughly into a ball. Place dough ball on baking sheet and gently squish flat with the back of the spoon. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
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Lily Kunin, founder of Clean Market: "This good-for-you snack has spirulina, which is made from algae and is over 60-percent complete protein. It's great for strengthening the immune system, improving the digestive system, helping the body to absorb minerals, lowering cholesterol and lots of other great things!"
· 2 tbsp olive oil
· 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
· 1 tbsp spirulina
· 1 tsp garlic powder
· 1/2 tsp turmeric
· 1/2 tsp onion powder
· 1/2 tsp curry powder
· 1/2 tsp basil
· Dash cayenne
· 1/2 cup organic corn kernels
· Coconut oil
In a bowl, combine the olive, nutritional yeast, spirulina, garlic powder, turmeric, onion powder, curry powder, basil, cayenne and some salt. Mix well and set aside. Pour coconut oil into a large, deep pot. The oil should cover the bottom of the pot. Drop three kernels into the pot, cover and turn the heat to medium-high. Once the kernels have popped add the rest of the kernels and remove from heat to shake and coat all kernels in the coconut oil. Return the pot to the stove over medium-high heat. Once the kernels begin to pop, shake the pot vigorously with the lid ajar until the pops start to slow (a couple of minutes). Turn off the heat and pour the spirulina mixture over the popcorn. Mix well.
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· 2 tbsp olive oil
· 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
· 1 tbsp spirulina
· 1 tsp garlic powder
· 1/2 tsp turmeric
· 1/2 tsp onion powder
· 1/2 tsp curry powder
· 1/2 tsp basil
· Dash cayenne
· 1/2 cup organic corn kernels
· Coconut oil
In a bowl, combine the olive, nutritional yeast, spirulina, garlic powder, turmeric, onion powder, curry powder, basil, cayenne and some salt. Mix well and set aside. Pour coconut oil into a large, deep pot. The oil should cover the bottom of the pot. Drop three kernels into the pot, cover and turn the heat to medium-high. Once the kernels have popped add the rest of the kernels and remove from heat to shake and coat all kernels in the coconut oil. Return the pot to the stove over medium-high heat. Once the kernels begin to pop, shake the pot vigorously with the lid ajar until the pops start to slow (a couple of minutes). Turn off the heat and pour the spirulina mixture over the popcorn. Mix well.
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Hope T. Bilyk, MS, RDN, LDN: "This recipe provides you with a serving of fruit from the apple, some satisfying healthy fats thanks to the peanut butter, and a boost of plant-based protein and fiber from the Bada Bean snacks. It will help curb your hunger and keep you full!"
· 1 apple
· 2 tbsp of peanut butter
· 1-1 oz bag of Sea Salt Bada Bean Bada Boom snacks
Slice an apple into rings about 1/4 inch thick, remove any seeds. Take your bag of Sea Salt Bada Bean Bada Boom snacks and crush them into smaller pieces. Spread peanut butter on the top of apple slices, then top with crushed bean snacks.
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· 1 apple
· 2 tbsp of peanut butter
· 1-1 oz bag of Sea Salt Bada Bean Bada Boom snacks
Slice an apple into rings about 1/4 inch thick, remove any seeds. Take your bag of Sea Salt Bada Bean Bada Boom snacks and crush them into smaller pieces. Spread peanut butter on the top of apple slices, then top with crushed bean snacks.
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Chris Santamaria, instructor at 305 Fitness: "Apples are a rich source of fiber, potassium and vitamin C. This snack is a perfect mash up of a healthy carb, fat and protein post-work out or when you're having a sweet tooth moment."
· Apple
· 2 tsp natural almond butter
· Cinnamon
Slice an apple and top with almond butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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· Apple
· 2 tsp natural almond butter
· Cinnamon
Slice an apple and top with almond butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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