Chocolate Chia Peanut Butter Balls

Chocolate Chia Peanut Butter bites

Want a quick snack, full of protein and fiber?  Need something quick to grab in the middle of the night when you're feeding your baby?  Have a craving for something sweet?  Want a post-workout snack?

Chia seeds are a great addition here.  I usually add them to anything I'm baking.  So many benefits - high in Omega 3, fiber, protein, calcium, iron and antioxidants to name a few.

And these little bites are awesome!!

Ingredients
•⅓ cup almonds
•¾ cup pitted dates (about 13 dates). 
•⅔ cup old-fashioned oats
•2 tbsp cacoa powder
•2 tbsp chia seeds
•3 tbsp peanut butter
•dash of salt

Instructions

• Pulse almonds in blender or food processor until they reach a fine crumb. Pour crumbs into a medium mixing bowl.
• Blend dates until they reach a paste-like consistency. Add to bowl. Add teaspoon of water as necessary.
• Mix together and form into balls. If mixture sticks to your hands, rub a little butter or non stick spray on them.

Forms about 13 bites. 

Keep in fridge for a quick snack or pop into the freezer for later!

Your kids will love them too!

Easy Healthy Egg Muffin Bakes!

Easy Healthy Egg Muffin Bakes!

Sometimes MY breakfast is the last thing on my mind in the morning. I'm busy with kids lunches, breakfasts, and getting out the door, and that means that sometimes my breakfast is forgotten. This is a great way to get some protein and veg in for those rushed mornings! And it's SUPER EASY!

Easy, quick, healthy and protein. A few of my essentials for breakfast.

Did I mention they were easy?

Ingredients:

-11 eggs

-2 tablespoons milk

-1/4 cup bell pepper diced

-1/4 cup zucchini, diced

-1/4 cup mushrooms, diced

-1-2 tablespoon chopped onion

-1 cup grated cheese

-1/2 teaspoon salt

-pepper to taste

 Add any ingredients you want!  Throw in some veg, cheese, meat. You choose what you like!

- Preheat oven to 375F and grease a 12 cup muffin pan. (or use a non stick spray or muffin liners. And go heavy on the spray, oil or butter. These guys like to stick!)  

- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs. Add the remaining ingredients and mix together.

- Pour into muffin cups and garnish with a little extra cheese (if desired).

- Bake for 20 minutes.

- Let cool before taking out of the muffin pan.  

You can use anything for the mixture - ham, spinach, tomatoes, bacon, feta. You could even add some cooked quinoa for some extra protein. Use what you have in your fridge and change it up!

After they have cooled, place in a bag and keep in the freezer for a quick meal or snack!

These are so easy and quick and you've just set yourself up for some easy breakfasts or healthy snacks.