Southwestern Lentil Bowls

These lentil bowls are as flavorful as they are beautiful. Plus they're a good option for my vegetarian friends! Lentils pack a good protein punch, so this is a great meal if you're looking for a meatless option. Topping them with avocado salsa and fresh salsa gives them a southwestern feel and a bit of a spicy kick.


Southwestern Lentil Bowls (Serves 4)


Ingredients:

  • 4 cups spring mix 
  • 1 cup avocado salsa
  • 1 cup fresh tomato salsa
  • 2 cups cooked lentils 
  • 1 cup chopped green pepper 
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in quarters
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:

  • Cook lentils according to package 
  • Evenly divide spring mix between the four serving bowls 
  • Evenly layer remaining ingredients in stripes (to make it pretty) ;) 

This meal is filling without weighing you down. It's a light and healthy meal that still gets you the protein you need. Enjoy!

No Bake Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls

Who doesn't love to indulge in dark chocolate every once in a while? Chocolate peanut butter balls were always a staple for my family around the holidays. However, they were definitely loaded with sugar. This is a healthier take on that same treat. Made with coconut flour and sweetened with pure maple syrup, these are just as tasty. They're perfect for holidays--or just when you're craving chocolate and peanut butter (aka--all the time if you're me.)



Ingredients
  • 1 cup creamy all-natural, peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch 
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup 
  • 2 cups dark chocolate chips (60% + Cacao) 
  • 2 tsp coconut oil 

Instructions

  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Combine peanut butter, coconut flour, maple syrup and cornstarch until a dough forms
  • Wash hands and shape dough into 18-20 one inch balls, place on baking sheet
  • Refrigerate for 20 minutes 

  • After balls are thoroughly chilled, melt chocolate and coconut oil together (30 seconds at a time, stirring in between)
  • Remove balls from the refrigerator, dip into the chocolate (using a fork) and completely coat with chocolate. 
  • Return ball to baking sheet, repeat until finished with the remaining peanut butter balls
  • (Add decorations for fun)
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour 
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator 
  • ENJOY! 
Happy Valentine's Day!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites

We make these every weekend. Gabe loves to help and Nate takes a couple in his lunch every day. They satisfy my sweet cravings without me feeling like I've gone overboard. All of the ingredients are pretty healthy so I'd say it's a win all around. Many people have reached out to ask for this recipe, so I'm happy to share it here!



Energy Bites

Ingredients


  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned, rolled oats 
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (look for peanut butter that has only peanuts listed in the ingredients) 
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 
  • 1/3 cup Dark Chocolate Chips (60%+ Cacao, or Cacao Nibs) 
  • 2 Tbsp Flax Seeds 

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients together until thoroughly combined 
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours 
  • Remove and roll into 18-20 energy balls 
  • *Tip* dip your fingertips in water so the mix doesn't stick as much when you roll them into the bites.

I hope you enjoy these as much as we do! You can definitely use Cacao Nibs in place of the dark chocolate or Chia Seeds in place of the Flax. We use Dark Chocolate chips because they have a milder flavor and Gabe loves to eat them for a snack too!