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Protein Packed Apple Snack Bites

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If there is ever way to pack in some extra protein for a snack, I’m looking for it. As someone who doesn’t eat much more than fish, I add it in when I can. Have you ever heard of Manitoba Hemp Hearts? Manitoba is a company that makes hemp hearts, an amazing plant based protein made from hemp seeds! I love using them in everything from baking to smoothies, to give food a subtly nutty flavor or an extra crunch! Yum! Each serving has 10 grams of protein, and 10 grams of Omega 3 & 6! Amazing!

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As a mom of a 1 year old, I’ve always got snacks with me. Between my husband and my daughter, someone is always hungry (or hungry). After making your own almond butter (super easy and inexpensive, directions below), swirl in some hemp seeds to make it crunchy and add more protein! And then dip your apple slices in more hemp hearts once you slather them in almond butter too! This is a really awesome snack packed full of protein that everyone in my whole family can munch on while we’re out! Everyone wins and we’re all eating something healthy!

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Protein Packed Apple Snack Bites
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Recipe type: snack
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Serves: 3 apple snacks
 
Ingredients
  • 3 cups raw almonds
  • *optional: 2 tablespoons of honey or oil for sweetness or creaminess
  • 4 tablespoons Manitoba Hemp Hearts
  • 3 apples, washed and sliced
Instructions
  1. If making your own almond butter, blend almonds in blender or food processor until smooth. Stopping as needs to push down what has stuck to the sides with a spatula or spoon (blend in honey, oil or extra hemp seeds if desired)
  2. Once apples are washed and sliced, dip in almond butter and roll them into the hemp seeds (1-2 tablespoons at a time)
  3. I doubt the snacks will last 24 hours (in the refrigerator) but you can try!
  4. *recommended to store your almond butter in the fridge!

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No Bake Peanut Butter Apple Bites

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Well, my marathon is now over and I’m back in blog mode. Marathon training is time consuming! But I had so much fun accomplishing such a lofty goal - and finished with a smile on my face!

I had the opportunity to hook up with Peanut Butter & Co. - White Chocolate Wonderful anyone? They have a side company called Mighty Nut and have tons of awesome flavors! They just came out with powdered peanut butter, and I had the opportunity to try the Flax & Chia! Just delicious! I will be using this in a lot of my recipes, and definitely in my banana smoothies! I developed this no bake peanut butter apple bites recipe so I had easy, healthy snacks this week to munch on while I get back into my groove. Peanut butter and apples are probably one of my favorite snacks anyways, so why not make them into a snack bite?! These are perfect for kids, adults, and for on the go! And best of all, they are gluten free and vegan! Does it get any better than that?

I’m also hosting a mighty nut giveaway!! Find Mightynut on Twitter or Instagram (@GoMightyNut) and follow them, tweet about the giveaway (ex: I would LOVE to create recipes with @GoMightyNut! #EatMighty @fitapproach #sweatpink mightynut.com) or pin a photo from Mightynut.com!

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No Bake Peanut Butter Apple Bites
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Recipe type: Snack
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Serves: 12
 
Ingredients
  • 3 apples, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 cup gluten free oats
  • ¼ cup Mighty Nut powdered peanut butter (I used flax & chia)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons Peanut Butter & Co peanut butter
Instructions
  1. Peel and finely chop apples
  2. Add all ingredients into a bowl and mix until well combined
  3. Roll small handful of mixture into a ball for easy snacking! (Mine batch made 12, amount will vary based on how big you make the bites!

 

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Peanut Butter Cranberry Protein Bites

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With all of my running lately (in case I forgot to mention it, I’m training for my first marathon in October. Sometimes I wonder what I’m really thinking!), I’m needing easy, go to snacks for post run munching. These peanut butter cranberry protein are easy to carry with me, they travel well and they taste good. Plus, they really fill me up! All that protein from the protein powder, the peanut butter, dates and nuts. I left out the chocolate on these because if I’m out and about I dont’ want to worry about something melting in my purse or bag (and they are way less messy this way, too). The cranberries give them a beautiful hint of sweetness. Nutritious and delicious!

I could probably eat these all day. When I went to go shoot the photos for this post - look who jumped in?! Zoey just took her first steps this week, if we thought we were in trouble before, I think we were just fooling ourselves… What does this girl not find that is dangerous?
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You can swap out any protein powder for the one I used (I like this plant based powder, it’s plain, so I can add it to anything). I also love this peanut butter powder, there is nothing added to it, although I know a lot of people love this one (which would work just fine)! I know you will just love these for an anytime snack, just like Zoey & I do!!

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Peanut Butter Cranberry Protein Bites
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Recipe type: Snack
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Serves: 15 snack bites
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup dates, pitted
  • ½ cup raw almonds
  • ¼ cup raw sunflower seeds
  • ¼ raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • ¼ cup (reduced sugar) dried cranberries
  • 1 scoop protein powder
  • 3 tablespoons jif powdered peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • water (if needed)
Instructions
  1. Buzz almonds (or nut of choice) and seeds in food processor or blender until fine
  2. Add remaining ingredients and buzz until the ‘dough’ begins to form a ball
  3. If the ‘dough’ is not solidifying, add 1 tablespoon of water (or non dairy milk) at a time until the dough does become a ball
  4. Remove dough from food processor or blender and divide into 15 equal balls (rolling each of the 15 sections into a ball, or 31 grams for each ball for each serving)
  5. Chill in the refrigerator & enjoy

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No Bake Nut & Seed Bars

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The past few weeks I’ve gone through a bit of a dry spell with recipe creation. I’m not sure if it was just the winter season coming to an end, or my crazy schedule (it really felt like March Madness in the Staples household)! After a few weeks hiatus (I did post some workouts & fitness pieces), I’m back! I had some requests for some snack items, and was inspired by my recent trip to Starbucks. Have you heard of the company called Evolution Fresh? They make great cold pressed juices & snacks, and they are sold at Starbucks. When I’m out and need something to eat, this is usually one of my go to places, as I know I can get a bag of almonds, a juice, or even one of their snack bars. The only problem with this is they are pretty outrageously expensive. I don’t know about you, but I cannot pay $3 for a ‘granola’ bar every time I feel like it. So I went home, looked up the ingredients list, and got into making my own. I think mine are actually a bit healthier. They are about the same amount of calories, but I used raw honey for my No Bake Nut & Seed Bars, they used brown rice syrup & agave. Anyways, these are delicious, and they are a great go to breakfast (super filling, lots of fiber & protein)! Perfect for a post workout snack, or even something to take care of that sweet craving after dinner at night. Snack on!

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No Bake Nut & Seed Bars
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Recipe type: Snack
Cuisine: Nut & Seed Bar
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Serves: 12 bars
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • ½ cup nut butter (I used almond)
  • ¼ cup flax seeds
  • ¼ cup raw honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • pinch of sea salt
Instructions
  1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl
  2. Press mixture into an 8 X 8 pan until flat and evenly distributed
  3. Place in refrigerator for 1 hour
  4. Remove from refrigerator and cut into 12 even pieces
  5. Serve and enjoy!

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