Hummus Toast

Hummus Toast

Hummus Toast

Kristen Richardson
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup hummus
  • 1 hard-boiled egg, sliced
  • 1 slice whole grain bread
  • 1 tbsp “everything” seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Toast slice of bread.
  • Top bread with hummus, sliced egg, and sprinkle seasoning on top.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

To keep variety in this recipe, try using different flavors of hummus. This can be a great snack, or a meal if you double the recipe.
Edible No-Bake Cookie Dough

Edible No-Bake Cookie Dough

Edible No-Bake Cookie Dough

Kristen Richardson
Servings 15

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup oat flour (process oats in food processer until ground to a powder)
  • 1 cup protein powder of choice (I used chocolate plant-based powder)
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (and 1-2 tbsp for topping)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Mix oat flour, protein powder, peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla in a large bowl.
  • Add chocolate chips and stir to mix.
  • Dump cookie dough in 9×13 pan lined with parchment paper and sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips.
  • Press down to flatten and put in fridge for about 30 minutes.
  • Take out of the fridge, chop into bite-sized pieces and store in air-tight container. Throw back in the fridge to keep them fresh or store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
  • Enjoy bites of cookie dough for that afternoon pick-me-up or an on-the-go snack!

Notes

Adding protein powder is a great way to boost protein. Use whatever flavor you have. You could also use 2c oat flour if you don’t want to use a protein powder. Get creative and use different toppings as you see fit!
Recipe adapted from: https://www.mealswithmaggie.com/no-bake-cookie-dough-bars/#tasty-recipes-3743
Original & Maple Brown Sugar Pumpkin Seeds

Original & Maple Brown Sugar Pumpkin Seeds

Original & Maple Brown Sugar Pumpkin Seeds

Kristen Richardson

Ingredients
  

  • ​Pumpkin Seeds (extracted from 3 pumpkins)
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp maple extract

Instructions
 

  • Separate pumpkin seeds from what I call “pumpkin guts” and rinse well in cool water in a colander. Make sure most of the pumpkin is off the seeds. 
  • Preheat oven to 300⁰ and line cookie sheet with parchment paper, separated in the middle for both flavors. 
  • Lay out a dish drying mat and lay pumpkin seeds in a single layer on mat. 
  • Pat dry with paper towels and try to get as much moisture out of the seeds as possible. 
  • In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, pepper, half the amount of seeds, and mix. 
  • In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, maple extract, and the other half of the seeds and mix. 
  • Lay out pumpkin seeds on cookie sheet, in a single layer. 
  • Roast in oven for 45 minutes or until crispy. 
  • Take out of oven and serve immediately!

Notes

Pumpkin seeds are a great snack since they offer up a great deal of protein fiber, and healthy fats. Sure, you can buy store-bought pumpkin seeds, but the sodium content in them is extremely high. Making them yourself allows you to control the sodium content.
Banana Sushi

Banana Sushi

Banana Sushi

Kristen Richardson
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole wheat wrap
  • 1 banana
  • 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Place wrap on a cutting board and spread wrap with peanut butter, spreading on only the left or right side of the wrap. Use a small dab of peanut butter on the opposite side of the wrap to help it stay closed once you roll it up.
  • Top peanut butter with chocolate chips, banana, roll it up and cut up into bite-sized pieces for a perfect, kid-friendly snack!

Notes

Use other fun toppings like rice krispies cereal, berries, or chia seeds to add a crunch and different flavor to your sushi.
Bento Box

Bento Box

Bento Box

Kristen Richardson
Servings 1
Calories 402 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 eggs, hard boiled
  • 1/4 cup hummus (flavor of your choosing)
  • 3/4 cup raw vegetables (carrots, celery, cucumber)
  • 1 cheesestick (mozzarella, cheddar)
  • 1/2 cup berries

Instructions
 

  • Place 2 hard boiled eggs in lunch container. Add in hummus cup, raw veggies, cheesestick and fruit.
  • Repeat with as many containers as needed for lunches or dinner for the week.
  • Refrigerate and enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to switch up the fruit, veggies and cheesestick you use to give yourself variety and change up the flavors.