Fit Friday Finds August 16th!
Happy Friday!! This week I kicked off Phase 2 of Morning Meltdown 100 - seriously, this program is blowing my mind!
One of our Be Well coaches, Heather is crushing this program and REALLY focusing on her nutrition. She even turned down going out to the playground w/ the kids and grabbing fast food to eat the other day because she didn't have her food with her. Instead, she went home and made a healthy lunch! Don't worry - her kids were still well entertained and played - this momma is a rockstar!
She's totally committed to transforming not only her body (do you see her 14 day results!?) but also her mindset! Plus, she's showing up like a BOSS in our Be Well Community, spreading the love! If you haven't hopped into the Be Well Community as one of our tribe members - what are you waiting for?! Request to join
These are by far my favorite healthy brownie recipe! Blend all the ingredients up in a food processor and BAM you have a delicious dessert that doesn't stray from your nutrition plan. Plus, if you throw one of these into your kid's lunchbox, you'll ensure that they're getting some veggies for the day! Sure beans may be more of carby veggie but oh my gosh ANYTHING to get some better nutrition in my kiddos food...amIright?!
Ingredients:
1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed (OR use cannellini beans for smoother texture)
1⁄4 cup unsalted organic grass-fed butter
2 large eggs
1⁄2 cup pure maple syrup
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1⁄3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1⁄2 tsp. baking powder, gluten-free
1 pinch sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
1⁄4 cup semisweet (or dark) chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Line 9 x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly coat with spray.
Set aside.
3. Place chickpeas, butter, eggs, maple syrup, extract, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in blender (or food processor); cover. Blend until smooth.
4. Add chocolate chips; mix by hand until blended.
5. Evenly spread batter into prepared pan.
6. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of brownies comes out clean.
7. Cut into sixteen squares.
Recipe Notes:
• You can substitute cannellini beans for garbanzo beans. They make a little smoother brownie.
• If you don’t like to use butter, you can substitute extra-virgin organic coconut oil.
ENJOY!
Now that both my girls are in preschool a few days I week I need lunch ideas that are easy to make + healthy! Download some of our favorites like PB+J and mini meatball skewers!
Take these 5 simple tips to make your life as a busy parent easier:
1. Get things done the night before
2. Write out your weekly game plan/daily to do’s
3. Practice Gratitude
4. Get your workout on..in the morning
5. Make sure to take time for YOU!
For more tips on how to manage your time and energy as a mom, check out this post!
And as always, if you're looking for fitness and nutrition support,
I'm here to chat!
Be Well my friend
XoXo
~Tamara
