Planning is important when making the food changes required for a good liver or system cleanse. We love to snack because it keeps our blood sugar stable, especially when we are living busy lives & working out. FAIL TO PLAN, PLAN TO FAIL
Apple with 2 tablespoons of almond butter
Celery with 2 tablespoons of hummus
Chopped vegetables with black bean dip or hummus
Kale chips
Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons walnuts, almonds, or pumpkin seeds. Top with 1/2 tsp of bee pollen for extra nutrients!
1/2 avocado with sea salt & basil
Banana with shredded coconut, cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of tahini
1/2 grapefruit
Toasted pumpkin seeds
Cottage cheese with ¼ cup strawberries
Dairy-free coconut milk or almond milk yogurt with 2 tablespoons of gluten-free granola
1 slice of Ezekiel bread or gluten-free bread with tahini and honey
1/2 cup edamame with sea salt
Smoothie
Green juice
Homemade energy protein balls or a healthy pre-made bar from your local natural health food store
Olives and 2 tablespoons feta cheese or raw goat cheese
Beef or turkey jerky (watch for MSG & added artificial sugars in these)
Lettuce wraps with 2 ounces tuna salad (I like to add in avocado mashed with celery seed, garlic powder, and dill weed)
Turkey slices wrapped in lettuce with mustard
Healthy trail mix
1 hard-boiled egg
2 pieces of dark chocolate
Baked sweet potato or sweet potato chips
Plantains with hummus
Miso soup
Tortilla chips and salsa
Almond milk with cinnamon and 5 drops of stevia or raw honey
Frozen grapes
Air-popped popcorn with sea salt and a dash of cayenne pepper
Chia pudding (see preparation instruction on bag)
Roasted chickpeas
Homemade granola – add on top of cottage cheese or your favorite dairy or non-dairy yogurt
Flax crackers with black bean dip
Celery with peanut butter or almond butter (add some raw cacao for some extra sweetness)
Homemade, healthy hot chocolate: Water with 1 tablespoon of raw cacao with stevia to sweeten
Fresh berries with shredded coconut
Fresh vegetables or chips with guacamole
Fresh tomatoes stuffed with goat cheese
Brown rice tortilla with almond butter and honey
POST-WORKOUT: OPTIMAL TIME FOR CARBS
These snacks have a little more natural sugar, so your body tolerates these sugars MUCH better after a workout. Eat within 30-60 minutes for the best results. · Baked sweet potato with 1 teaspoon stevia or honey & hemp seeds · Baked apple with cinnamon, stevia & 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds · Post-workout smoothie RECIPES TO TRY:
POST WORKOUT RAW PROTEIN BALLS # 1 RAW PROTEIN BALLS [Makes 4] These are great for post-workout & eating on the go. This is our healthy version of a “Think Thin ” bar – without the junk.
2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder** (Sun Warrior, hemp, or whey, if you tolerate it) 2 tablespoons hemp seeds 2 tablespoons coconut butter or coconut oil 5 drops vanilla stevia 1/2 tablespoon water 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Dust with shredded coconut or raw cacao
Put all ingredients in a mini chopper/processor and pulse a few times to incorporate. Give the dough a stir and start to roll the mixture into 1 tablespoon-sized balls with your hands. **If the dough is too crumbly, add a few drops of water. Then add the shredded coconut & dust with raw cacao (optional). Eat right away or store in an airtight container at room temperature. # 2 PROTEIN BALLS
1/2 cup sunflower seed butter 2 tablespoons raw honey or stevia 2 tablespoons cocoa nibs 2 tablespoons shredded coconut 3/4 cup natural, unsweetened (Sun Warrior, hemp, or whey, if you tolerate it) 1 teaspoon organic, alcohol-free vanilla 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
Mix sunflower seed butter, protein powder, honey, and vanilla until smooth. Then add remainder of ingredients. Form into 1-inch balls and place in an airtight container. Store in the fridge. # 3 RAW COOKIE DOUGH BABY WITH GRAINS (QUINOA)
2/3 cup raw almonds 2/3 cup raw walnuts or pumpkin seeds 2/3 cup dry, uncooked quinoa (grind quinoa in blender or Bob’s Red Mill Brand) 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 cup agave nectar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3 tablespoons cacao nibs or dark chocolate chips
In a food processor, process the almonds, walnuts, oats, cinnamon, and salt to a fine meal. Add the agave nectar and vanilla and process to combine. Next, add the cocoa nibs (or chocolate chips) and pulse just until combined. Roll the cookie dough into balls about 1 tablespoon each, wetting your hands if the dough is too sticky, and place them on a cookie pan lined with parchment paper.
Place the pan in the freezer for about an hour to firm up. Store balls in a tightly covered container in the freezer.
ENJOY!
