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CUISINE
BOOST YOUR break
RECHARGE WITH THESE HEALTHY SNACKS THAT PACK A PUNCH
HEALTHY GREEN SMOOTHIE
SERVINGS: 1 SMOOTHIE | TIME: 5 MINS.
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup cashew milk | 1 cup spinach | ½ of an avocado | 1 cup pineapple chunks, frozen | 1 cup mango chunks, frozen | 1 Tbsp. chia seeds | 1 Tbsp. honey DIRECTIONS: PLACE cashew milk and spinach in a blender and blend until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. ADD avocado, pineapple, mango, chia seeds, and honey, and blend until smooth. POUR into a large glass and top with fresh fruit.
ENERGY BITES
SERVINGS: 20 | PREP: 10 MINS. | COOK: 15 MINS. | TOTAL: 25 MINS.
INGREDIENTS: ½ cup creamy peanut butter | 1/3 cup honey | 1 tsp. vanilla extract | 1 cup raw oats | ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut | ½ cup fl axseed meal | 6 Tbsp. mini chocolate chips DIRECTIONS: STIR peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract in a medium mixing bowl, until combined. ADD oats, coconut, flaxseed meal, and chocolate chips. MIX until combined. SHAPE into 1-inch balls. STORE in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
HOMEMADE GRANOLA BARS
SERVINGS: 8 BARS | PREP: 15 MINS. | COOK: 15 MINS. + 1 HR. COOL | TOTAL: 90 MINS.
INGREDIENTS: 2/3 cup peanut or almond butter | ½ cup honey | 1 Tbsp. coconut oil | ¼ tsp. salt | ½ tsp. cinnamon | 2 cups quick oats | ½ cup almond slivers | 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (toppings) | 1 Tbsp. mini chocolate chips | 1 Tbsp. pepitas | 2 Tbsp. dried cranberries | 2 Tbsp. whole almonds DIRECTIONS: MELT peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat until smooth and beginning to boil. REMOVE from heat and add salt and cinnamon. FOLD in oats, coconut, and almond slivers. TRANSFER the mixture to an 8”x8” pan lined with parchment paper. PRESS mixture into pan evenly. SPRINKLE toppings onto the mixture and use a metal spatula to press into the mixture and pack firmly. PLACE in refrigerator until set, approximately one hour. REMOVE from refrigerator, pull the mixture out of the pan with parchment paper and cut into bars. KEEP at room temperature for up to 10 days and in the fridge for up to 14 days.
A SMATTERING of stuff
THAT’S MAKING US SAY “WE LIKE IT!” THIS MONTH
BY HEATHER WITHERSPOON
TRENDY TRESSES
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BELT YOUR BAG
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PLAN WITH PURPOSE
Start the new year off right with Grado’s undated planner. Each month presents a mindful planning topic and reflective weekly phrases to help you visualize future goals while staying grounded in the present.
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CORDLESS CREATIONS
Make baking a breeze with the EvolutionX Cordless Rechargeable Hand Mixer. Easily recharged with a USB cord, it features five-speeds and heavyduty beaters that make quick work of prep tasks, from whipping cream and beating eggs to mixing batters.
