Category: Snacks

Nancy Horn, owner of Dish Cafe and Catering and writer for the RGJ’s “Dish it Up” series, asked Carson Tahoe Health’s Registered Dietician, Kim Mason, for a nutritional analysis of one of her favorite smoothie recipes. Some of Nancy’s favorite smoothie ingredients include a bit of milk (especially almond milk), summer berries and fresh mint. Protein powder also is essential. These days, many folks are taking some of their meals in liquid form and in a rainbow of colors. These drinks are everywhere, displayed across the glossy pages of magazines, discussed in health food forums online, riding shotgun in cup holders, seen in the hurried hands of people scurrying to work, or pulled out at lunchtime to be sipped while …

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Tasty trail mix for a power boost the next time you’re out and about. Serves 32 Ingredients 8oz chopped dates 16oz peanuts ((salted okay, but avoid dry roast)) 8oz sunflower seeds 5oz pecan halves 6oz milk chocolate pieces 6oz peanut butter pieces 15oz raisins Directions Place in tupperware container and shake to mix.

Serves 24 (2 inch) bars Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Ingredients 2 cups old fashioned oats 1 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cups raisins or dried mixed berries (optional) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup ground flaxseed 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup peanut butter 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 large egg (beaten) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and generously coat a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. 2. Stir together oats, flour, dried fruit, brown sugar, flaxseed, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl. 3. Add remaining ingredients and mix well using your hands. 4. Press mixture evenly into prepared …

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Sometimes, a yummy breakfast bar just hits the spot. And, sometimes they can also break the bank! So, why not make them on your own?! We found this great recipe from the blog The Purple Carrot for how to make these deliciously filling toasted oatmeal coconut bars. So, without further ado… What you need 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (I used finely shredded) 3 cups all purpose gluten free flour (or flour of your choice) 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup coconut oil, melted 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup sunflower butter (or nut butter of your choice) 1/2 cup almond milk (or milk of your choice) 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats Optional: extra shredded coconut and …

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If you are like us, and love a delicious smoothie to start the day, then keep reading! When winter rolls around, smoothies can become a little tough. A lot of fruit we might be used to is out of season and can be less flavorful, making our delicious smoothies a little blander than we’d prefer. But fear not! We are sharing our top winter-friendly smoothies using fruits that are in season and readily available. Happy blending!   Raspberry-Pomegranate Smoothie   1 ½ cups pomegranate juice (low sugar) 2 cups fresh (or frozen) unsweetened raspberries 2 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt   Mix ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.   283 calories per serving.     Shape-Shifter …

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