8 Energy Boosters Under 80 Calories

Caffeine Kick
72 Calories


9 Kopali Organics Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans

Fruity Pick ME Up

78 Calories

3 ounces plain fat-free yogurtlayered with 1/4 cup diced mangoand topped with 2 teaspoonspomegranate seeds

Lasting Energy

75 Calories

2 tablespoons Sahale Snacks Glazed Nuts Cashews with Pomegranate and Vanilla

Fiber Protein Punch

69 Calories

1/3 small pear, sliced and topped with 1/2 tablespoon Futters Pumpkin Seed Butter

Pep Potion

60 Calories

Siggi’s Strawberry Probiotic Drinkable Non-Fat Yogurt

Sugar Rush

72 Calories

18 Smoothie Blend Jelly Belly Jelly Beans

Antioxidant Boost

71 Calories

2/3 cup Odwalla Red Rhapsody Superfood Drink

PB Power

70 Calories

1 tablespoon dried banana chipswith 1/3 cup Barbara’s Bakery Puffins Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cereal

**compliments health.com**

Simple healthy DIY snacks

Granola Energy Bars

Ingredients:

• 2 cups oats
• 2 cups coconut flakes
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup ground flaxseed
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 2/3 cup honey (I use raw, unfiltered.)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Steps:

1. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
2. Roll into bite-size balls.  (The size you roll them will determine how many the recipe yields. I rolled mine a little bigger and the recipe made about 18 balls.)
3. Store in fridge.  *Recipe from "themarathonmom.com"

Raw Vegan Coconut Mango Bars

 

• 3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/3 cup extra unsweetened shredded coconut for rolling.
• 2 dried unsweetened unsulphured mango (soaked in some filtered water for about 1/2 an hour)
• 1/2 cup agave nectar
• 8 Tbsp cold pressed coconut oil.
• 2 tsp freshly grated lemon zest

1. Place all the ingredients in your food processor (except the extra 1/3 cup of coconut) and pulse into well combined.
2. You will know the mixture is ready when it congeals together and almost forms a ball.
3. Roll the mixture into small balls and roll in shredded coconut.
4. Freeze on a baking tray lined with parchment paper for about 20 minutes.
5. Store in a container in the fridge.
6. Makes about 30 depending on how large you like your balls! LOL! Oink Oink

*Recipe from "healthyblendrecipes.com"

Creamy Cinnamon Celery Sticks

45 Calories 1g Fat 5g Carbs 2g Protein

Ingredients

• 1 Large Celery Stalk
• 1 Tbsp Laughing Cow Cream Cheese
• 1 Packet Splenda or Stevia
• Ground Cinnamon

Directions

• Mix together Cream Cheese and Sweetener
• Spread on Celery and Sprinkle Cinnamon over top

*Recipe from "undressedskeleton.tumblr.com

Tzatziki

Ingredients:

1 (32 oz.) container of plain yogurt (preferably NOT fat-free)
2 regular cucumbers, peeled & seeded
3 cloves garlic, crushed (I usually use a microplane for this)
2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon  fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
salt and a little pepper
drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Strain yogurt using a cheesecloth over a bowl (if you don’t have that, a strainer lined with a coffee filter will work) for several hours or overnight to get out as much moisture as possible.

Shred or grate the cucumbers, place them in a clean kitchen towel, and then squeeze to get rid of as much excess moisture as possible.
Mix together the strained yogurt, shredded cucumbers, garlic, vinegar and lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste. It’s best to refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving, so flavors can meld.
Drizzle a little olive oil over the top before serving.
Serve with your favorite vegetables or crackers!
*Recipe from "tideandthyme.com"

Mmmmm Smoothies....good and good for YOU!

Having trouble getting all your fruits and veggies in your daily diet?  How about making smoothies?  With the many options of fruits and veggies you'd be surprised all the smoothies you can make.  By adding ingredients you wouldn't ordinarily eat on a daily basis such as spinach, kale, beets etc., you are getting more nutrients and happen to be quite tasty also!  Check out some of these smoothie recipes!

Skinny Green Tropical Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup light coconut milk
• 6 oz fat free Greek yogurt
• 3/4 cup fresh pineapple, cubed
• 1 ripe medium banana
• 1 cup spinach
• 2 tbsp sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 1/4 cups ice

Skinny Green Tropical Smoothie
Servings: 2 • Serving Size: 1 3/4 cups • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 6 ptsCalories: 228 • Fat: 7.7 g • Protein: 10.2 g • Carb: 30.2 g • Fiber: 3.9 g • Sugar:19.4 gSodium: 70.5 mg

*smoothie recipe from "skinnytaste.com"

Berry Tofu Smoothie

Combine berries, banana, apple juice and tofu in a blender; blend until smooth.

Per serving: 288 calories; 3 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 62 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 6 g protein; 7 g fiber; 33 mg sodium; 539 mg potassium. Nutrition Bonus: Protein, fiber, potassium, calcium, vitamin C, antioxidants. Carbohydrate Servings: 3 1/2 Exchanges: 4 fruit, 1/2 medium-fat meat

*smootie recipe from "eatingwell.com"

Mango Ginger Smoothie

Mango Ginger — 2 cups frozen Mango, 1 cup frozen raspberries, 1 banana, ¼ cup chopped ginger, squeeze of lime, yogurt.

Strawberry Date Smoothie

Strawberry Date — 1 date, 1 ½ cup frozen strawberries, 1 cup almond milk. Optional: 1 scoop protein powder or 1 TBL of flaxseed oil.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

Chocolate Peanut Butter –  2 TBL unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 TBL peanut butter, ½ banana, 1 cup almond milk, ice. 320 calories total.

Green Detox Smoothie

Green Smoothie — 1 cup baby spinach, 1 cup kale, 1 pear, 1 ½ cup of orange juice, and 1 frozen banana.

*Recipes compliments  "Glitterguide.com

Pinning...

Have you all discovered Pinterest and just fallen in love with everything you see?  "I must try this, ahh I will do this, ooh that would be fun to create!"  We have all said it, now let's do it!  Check out some of these at home pilates work outs you can do in your spare time.  We do these while here at the barre, why not try getting in a few extra minutes of work out time at home?  Get inspired, challenge yourself!  YOU CAN DO IT!

 

*thank you blogpilates.com and Pinterest for your inspiration!