Snacks
Vegan Sugar-Free Black Bean Fudge Brownies
These are animal-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, and most importantly delicious! I suggest making a big batch of these at the start of the week so throughout the week you can curb your sweet tooth and reach for a sugar-free yet sweet, clean treat to enjoy without all the extra unwanted sugar and calories. These are PACKED with nutrition, flavor, and tons of protein and fiber as well as healthy slow-digesting carbs.
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder ( I use 1/2 cup cacao powder and 1/2 cup unsweetened dark chocolate cocoa powder) I get my nutrient-dense cacao powder at Trader Joe’s or Sprouts and I find the dark cocoa powder at Walmart in the baking aisle.
1/3 -1/2 cup coconut oil (melted)
3/4-1 cup granulated sweetener (Found at Whole Foods or Sprout's in the baking aisle.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon maple extract (I get my extracts at Walmart)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 bar chopped Enjoy Life (vegan) OR 1/3-1/2 cup Lilly’s chocolate chips I find mine at Sprout's
2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons flax meal mixed with 6 tablespoons water)
1/4-1/3 cup chopped walnuts (Optional, can sub other nuts)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350ºF
Rinse and drain both cans of black beans in a strainer until water is fairly clear.
Add all ingredients in a high-speed blender or food processor except the chocolate bits and nuts, blend until smooth.
Fold in the chocolate chunks and the nuts and transfer to a glass baking dish.
Bake in a 350ºF oven for 25-30 minutes and top with extra dark chocolate for extra goodness on top.
Let cool completely and transfer to refrigerator for 4-8 hours or overnight.
The consistency of these is actually best when served cold. The texture is more like a brownie fudge than and fluffy soft warm brownie. I’ve even poured these into mini cupcake tins for a bite-size portion.
Chia Seed Pudding
Ingredients
3 Tbsp. chia seeds ( Sprouts in the open bins)
6-8 oz. Plant Milk
½ Tbsp. Maca Powder (I get mine at Trader Joes)
½ Tbsp. Cacao powder (I get mine at Sprouts or Trader Joes)
1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract (Walmart has the best flavor variety and prices)
2 Tbsp. Unsweetened coconut flakes (Sprouts)
1-2 Tbsp. All natural Almond butter
Directions
You can omit the protein powder and/ or maca/ cacao. These ingredients add extra nutrients and have immune and hormone boosting properties.
Mix all ingredients into a mason jar or small container, shake until all mixed an place in frig overnight. Top with all natural nut butter and fresh or frozen berries.
Orange Julius (Pre or Post Workout Meal)
Ingredients
1.5 cup PULP FREE orange juice (the fiber in the pulp will slow the digestion of the orange juice)
1 Scoop of your favorite vanilla flavored protein powder (I use Quest protein its a whey and casein blend, found at Ralphs/ Kroger or nutrition shops). You can also of course use a Vegan protein powder as well.
Directions
Simply blend the two with or without ice and enjoy for breakfast or 30 mins before or after training.
Rice Cake Poppers
Ingredients
Unsalted or lightly salted plain rice cake
Any toppings you enjoy! here are some option I like to use
Avocado + ETBTB seasoning
Homemade hummus
Yogurt mixed with protein powder + unsweetened coconut flakes + cacao nibs
Nut butter + Ceylon cinnamon
Chickpea “Tuna” + avocado +cucumbers
Egg + hummus + avocado + micro greens + Tomato +. ETBTB seasoning
Sugar-free jelly
Directions
Crush up, then mix with cinnamon and stevia and eat as a low calorie “cereal”