Chocolate Coffee Energy Bites Recipe

Chocolate Coffee Energy Bites

These bites combine minimal ingredients to make a delicious healthy energy bite with no refined sugar.

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cup old fashioned oats

• 1 cup nut butter (almond butter, cashew butter or sunflower seed butter)

• 1/3 cup honey

• 1 scoop protein powder

• 2 tbsp cocoa powder

• 3 tbsp ground coffee

Instructions

1 Combine all dry ingredients for chocolate coffee energy bites in the stand mixer. Mix on low until combined.

2 Add wet ingredients, and mix until dry and wet ingredients are incorporated. Scrape down sides and mix again if needed.

3 Remove bowl and try to form a ball. Balls should stick together. If needed, add a bit more honey to make them stick.

4 Use a cookie scoop or eyeball them to be a similar size. Line placed energy balls on a piece of waxed paper.

5 Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Roasted Veggies and Chicken Bowls

These bowls combine nutritious powerhouses—brown rice, avocado, roasted asparagus, and sweet cherry tomatoes—with a creamy, herby dressing!

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. asparagus, ends trimmed

• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

• kosher salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts

• 1 tsp. garlic powder

• 1 tsp. dried oregano

FOR THE DRESSING

• 1 c. mayonnaise

• 1 c. Greek yogurt

• 1 1/2 c. chopped basil leaves

• 1/2 c. chopped parsley

• 1/4 c. chopped chives (plus more for garnish)

• 1/4 c. lemon juice

• 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped

FOR THE BOWLS

• 4 c. cooked brown rice

• 1 avocado, sliced

• 1 c. halved cherry tomatoes

Directions

1. Roast asparagus: Preheat oven to 425°. On a large baking sheet, toss asparagus with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until the asparagus is tender, about 15 minutes.

2. Cook chicken: Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season both sides of chicken with garlic powder, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Add chicken to the hot skillet and cook until golden and cooked through, about 8 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing into strips.

3. Make dressing: To a food processor, add mayonnaise, yogurt, basil, parsley, chives, lemon juice, and garlic. Pulse until smooth then season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Assemble bowls: Divide rice between 4 serving bowls. Top with avocado, cherry tomatoes, cooked chicken and roasted asparagus. Drizzle dressing over each bowl. Serve immediately.

Slow Cooker Fiesta Ranch Chicken Wraps

These wraps are perfect for a busy weekday lunch or dinner recipe- crunchy and fresh with the right amount of kick!

• 1 cup plain yogurt (or light sour cream)

• 1/2 Tablespoon avocado oil

• 1 Tablespoon warm water

• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon dried chives (or dried onions)

• 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon minced garlic

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

• 2 Chicken breasts

Ranch Chicken Wraps

• 4 large whole wheat tortillas (or lavash flatbread)

• 1 1/2 cups spinach, chopped

• 1 medium bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 6-8 medium grape tomatoes, sliced

• 1/2 cup corn, cooked

• 1/2 cup beans, cooked

• 1 medium avocado, sliced

Instructions

• Mix together the yogurt, oil, and warm water in a medium bowl.

• Mix in the parsley, onion powder, chives, chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper (optional).

• Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.

• Spread 2-3 Tablespoons of the homemade ranch sauce over the chicken (making sure not to dip the spoon back into the bowl of ranch to prevent contamination).

• Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours.

• When the chicken is almost done cooking, lay out each tortilla or wrap.

• Layer the tortillas with the leftover ranch dressing, chopped spinach, sliced bell peppers, sliced tomatoes, corn, beans, and avocado slices.

• Once the chicken is done cooking, use two forks to shred it into small pieces.

• Add chicken to each wrap.

• Roll each tortilla into a wrap and cut into halves.

• Serve and enjoy!

CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

Looking for a quick weeknight dinner? Chicken Lettuce wraps are one of my favorite dinners for busy nights. It’s made from simple, fresh ingredients and can be on the dinner table in 30 minutes!

CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

FOR THE CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAP FILLING:

1 Tablespoon avocado oil (olive or coconut oil would work well too)

1 lb. ground chicken (we grind raw chicken breast or chicken thighs in our food processor)

6–8 oz. white, button or baby bella mushrooms, finely minced

1 (8oz.) can water chestnuts, drained and minced

2 green onions, sliced

2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4–1/3 cup soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

TO SERVE:

Lettuce leaves (butter lettuce, romaine hearts, or iceberg lettuce work well)

Dipping sauce

DIPPING SAUCE:

1/4 cup. dijon mustard

1/4 cup. soy sauce

A few dashes of chili oil or sriracha

1. Prepare the filling by heating the oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until fully cooked all the way through, about 6-8 minutes.

2. Add mushrooms, water chestnuts, and green onions. Cook 3-5 minutes, or until mushrooms are softened.

3. Add ginger, garlic, and 4 Tbsp soy sauce and sesame oil and cook 1 minute longer, stirring to coat chicken mixture.

4. Add additional sauce as desired (be careful not to make it too soggy)

5. Scoop meat mixture onto lettuce cups. Top with dipping sauce.

DIPPING SAUCE:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, soy sauce, and a few drops of sriracha to taste. Spoon sauce over the lettuce wraps and enjoy!

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Creamy Broccoli and Avocado Soup

This soup is a delicious, hearty, colorful, nutrient-dense and comforting meal in a bowl. It is also an incredible way to limit waste in your kitchen!!

Creamy Broccoli and Avocado Soup

Ingredients 

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 medium sweet onion, roughly chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

• 1 teaspoon sea salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 ½ lbs broccoli, cut into florets, stems peeled and cut into rounds

• 6 cups vegetable broth

• juice from 1/2 lemon

• 2 cups baby spinach, kale, Swiss chard or other greens (roughly chopped)

• 1 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped, stems removed

• 2 Avocados, reserve 1/2 avocado for serving

For Serving:

• fresh herb infused oil

• lemon zest

• avocado, diced or sliced

• red pepper flakes

Herb Infused Oil For Serving:

• ⅓ cup olive oil

• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

• ½ cup roughly parsley and basil

• Sea salt, to taste

• Red pepper flakes

Instructions

• Make the infused oil and set aside. Stir all the ingredients together well and set aside to use for serving the soup.

• In a large saucepan set over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion in oil, butter or other cooking fat just until it turns translucent and tender.

• Add chopped garlic, season with salt and pepper, cook for another minute or two.

• Add the broccoli florets and stems along with chicken broth (veggie broth or water). Bring to a boil.

• Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with lid and allow to simmer until the broccoli florets and stems are tender, approximately 10-15 minutes.

• Add the lemon juice, greens, herbs and avocado. Stir.

• Turn off the heat and using a hand held immersion blender or working in batches in a high speed blender, puree the soup until creamy and smooth.

• Serve topped with fresh avocado, herb oil or fresh herbs, lemon zest and red pepper flakes.

CHICKEN, CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD

Beat the heat with this fresh dinner idea.

Ingredients:

1. Leftover Chicken Breast (2 large breasts or about 2 cups)
2. Garbanzo Beans, Drained and Rinsed (1 15.5 ounce can)
3. Cucumber, Diced (1 large)
4. Grape Tomatoes (about 1 cup, quartered)
5. Roasted Red Pepper (1 large, or more)
6. Avocado (1 large)
7. Feta Cheese (3/4 cup)
8. Chopped Walnuts (1/2 cup)
9. Light Olive Garden Italian Dressing (1/2 cup)
10. Optional: Olives, quinoa, bell pepper, corn
11. Dice cucumbers and the roasted red pepper into bite-sized pieces. Quarter the grape tomatoes.
12. Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces. Slice avocado either in bite-sized chunks or slices.
13. Add everything to a bowl, along with the dressing. Combine gently with a spoon.
14. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper if needed. 

Chickpea salad sandwich

Try this yummy chickpea salad sandwich!

INGREDIENTS

1- 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

2 tbsp onion, finely minced

2 tbsp celery finely minced

5 tbsp vegan ranch

2 slices ezekiel bread or gluten free bread

2 romaine lettuce leafs

½ cup sprouts or microgreens

INSTRUCTIONS

1). Drain and rinse the chickpeas, add them to a bowl and gently mash them with a fork. You want it to have some texture but make sure there are no whole chickpeas left.  

2). Add the onions, celery, ranch, and mix well.  

3). Season to taste with salt and pepper. 

4). Toast your bread then assemble your sandwich with sprouts/microgreens and lettuce. Enjoy!