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Aug 29 2014
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Blueberry Muffins with Healthy Substitutes

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Sometimes the morning gets away from you, so you need something easy and quick, but also healthier than a handful of cereal. These Blueberry Bangarang Muffins are stuffed with all the right kinds of ingredients to keep you energized through your morning, plus you won’t have to feel guilty for eating two! We like to make them Sunday night to grab-and-go throughout the week. We added chia seeds, but you can get creative and include other little extras like ground flaxseed for even more bang-to-your-rang. 

Blueberry Bangarang Muffins -Makes 24 muffins

Ingredients: 

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

1 cup oats–quick or regular oats

2/3 cup turbinado sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

12 ounces greek yogurt (plain or honey adds a little sweeter kick)

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

4 tablespoons coconut oil, melted

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 cup fresh blueberries

1/4 cup chia seeds

Directions: 

Pre-heat oven to 350°

Line your muffin tin with liners

Combine flour, sugar, oats, chia seeds, salt, baking powder, baking soda in a bowl

Combine yogurt, eggs, coconut oil and vanilla in a second bowl

Fold yogurt mixture into dry mixture; stir to combine completely

Gently fold in blueberries and spoon into muffin tin, filling each cup about halfway full

Bake until top is golden and springs back when you gently touch it, 20-25 minutes

These muffins are a perfect and easy way to add a bang to your morning. For more healthy choices and recipes go here!

 

Aug 25 2014
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Out With The Old, In With The Healthier

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Making healthier food choices can sometimes sound overwhelming or boring (or both!), but a better diet is key to weight loss, to fueling your best workouts and to making permanent healthy lifestyle changes for you and your family.

So where do you start?  There are plenty of healthy recipes to try but we’ve listed our favorite basic updates you can make to your kitchen and existing cooking routines that will help get you on the right path.

For instance, switching from cows milk to almond milk in cooking and baking doesn’t require any change in measurements but saves you calories.

Coconut oil is a good source of saturated fat and stays solid at room temperature so it’s an easy replacement for butter.

If you bake a spaghetti squash for about an hour, the inside can be scraped out and used as noodles; an excellent way to add vegetables and lighten up pasta dishes that can feel heavy.

What healthy food choices have you started making?  Leave a comment below and we’ll feature our favorites!

Aug 11 2014
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Gluten Free Waffles

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There’s a lot of buzz going around about gluten free eating and a healthy lifestyle.  Of course, eating gluten-free makes sense for anyone with Celiac Disease or a significant sensitivity to gluten. But for the majority of us who are not bothered by gluten, are there real benefits to the diet overhaul? Most of the foods you consume on a gluten-free diet may help promote healthy weight loss, especially if you eat a well-balanced diet that contains essential protein, carbohydrates, and fat. This almond oat waffle recipe is a delicious and great way to dip your toe in the gluten free waters.

Almond Oat Waffles 

Blend the below ingredients together

1/3 cup almonds
1 1/2 cup old fashioned oats* 
2 1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
packet of stevia
1/2 banana

Pour on hot waffle iron and let cook for 5 mins. 
Slice the rest of the banana on top and drizzle with honey

*If you want to truly eat gluten free, use oats labeled “Certified Gluten Free Oats”

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Jun 19 2014
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Running Recovery Smoothie

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After working out you gotta show your body some TLC, it worked hard for you so treat it right. This blueberry smoothie is perfect for post workout of any kind. And at an average of 280 calories it’s completely guilt free.

 Blueberry Smoothie

  • 3 Ounces Non-Fat Greek Yogurt (we like vanilla flavor best)
  • 1/2 Cup Frozen Blueberries (frozen blueberries are best for texture, but if using fresh blueberries, throw in some ice cubes)
  • 1 Tablespoon Almond Butter
  • 1/2 Cup Frozen Pineapple
  • 1 Cup Kale
  • 3/4 Cup Water

Blend all together till smooth and enjoy instantly!

This is the perfect for post-RAD run recovery.  To run RAD with us, register here!

 

Jun 05 2014
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Effortless Acai Bowls

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We’re not 100% sure how to pronounce acai, but we’re 100% sure we love the taste of it.  The benefits of acai berry are booming, and trust us when we say there’s a reason people call it a “super food”.   We love eating our acai in bowl form, cause it’s easy, delicious, and tastes like a tropical getaway in our mouths. Below is our favorite acai bowl recipe, but here’s the great thing about acai bowls, exact measurements are not required! Add a little more or less of any of the below and your bowl will still taste delicious.

Ingredients in blender:

  • -7 ounce Acai frozen packets (these can be ordered off the internet or found in the frozen section at most grocery stores)
  • -1 cup orange juice/apple juice/soy milk/coconut milk
  • – 2 banana (frozen or fresh)
  • -2 cup frozen strawberries (or any combination of frozen fruit)

Top with:

  • -Shredded coconut
  • -Granola (our favorite is all natural Nova granola, which can be purchased here)
  • -Blueberry
  • -Drizzle of honey
  • -Sliced banana or strawberry or both

*Calories will vary on how you prepare your bowl, but there’s an average of about 100 calories in the above mentioned acai serving size

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May 29 2014
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No-Bake, Easy Energy Balls

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Get the most out of your workout with an easy snack! Not eating before a workout is the wrong idea; eating will prevent your body from converting muscle tissue into glucose for the energy you need. This isn’t ideal for losing weight or building muscle, so try out our favorite snack below!
 pre-workout-balls
Ingredients
  • 1 cup oatmeal
  • ½ cup peanut butter (or other nut butter)
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 1 cup coconut flakes
  • ½ cup ground flaxseed
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
  1. Mix everything above in a medium bowl until thoroughly incorporated.
  2. Let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.
  3. Once chilled, roll into balls and enjoy!
  4. Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Feel free to substitute any of the above ingredients to accommodate food allergies or special diets. Add cranberries, raisins, goji berries, or anything you like. There’s no wrong way to eat an energy ball!