The Fit and Healthy Mama

This time of year there are treats all around us!!!! There are so many recipes that are healthier options and taste delicious. When I first started on my journey 13 years ago, I went on the look for healthier options for treats and found so many!! Here are few of them to enjoy this holiday season.

Jack-O'-Lantern Protein Balls.

 Prep Time 15 mins

 Cook Time 0 mins

 Total Time 15 mins

 Servings 12 servings

Ingredients

• ¾ cup all-natural smooth peanut butter
• ¼ cup pure pumpkin puree
• ¼ cup raw honey
• ¾ cup dry old-fashioned rolled oats
• 3 scoops Vanilla Shakeology
• ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp. mini chocolate chips
• 12 small pretzel sticks, each broken into 2 pieces

Instructions

1. Combine peanut butter, pumpkin, honey, oats, Shakeology, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; mix well with clean hands or a rubber spatula.  
2. Shape mixture into twenty four walnut size balls.
3. Arrange chocolate chips in protein balls to resemble jack-o'-lantern faces. Stick a pretzel piece into the top of each protein ball to make a stem.
4. Place in airtight container; refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Jack-O'-Lantern Protein Balls

Amount Per Serving (2 pieces)

Calories 184

Total Fat 10g

Sodium 138mg

Total Carbohydrates 18g6

Dietary Fiber 2g

Sugars 10g

Protein 9g

Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour or oat flour, spelt flour
• 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
• Pinch of sea salt
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed with a fork
• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup raw honey
• 1/4 cup olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil 
• 1/3 cup chopped dark chocolate
• Olive oil cooking spray, optional

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, flaxseed and salt.
2. In a large bowl, with a hand mixer, beat bananas until smooth. Add egg whites and beat until combined. Gradually mix in applesauce, honey and safflower oil.
3. Mix dry ingredients into banana mixture; stir in chocolate.
4. Mist a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Pour batter into pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until browned on top.

Nutrition Information

• Serving Size: 1/12 of bread
• Calories: 182
• Carbohydrate Content: 32 g
• Fat Content: 6 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Protein Content: 3 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 74 mg
• Sugar Content: 16 g
• Polyunsaturated Fat Content: 3 g