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Arms within the air in the event you’re equally excited to be again in a routine, but additionally lamenting the tip of summer time. We’re formally again in class, again to the dance-horses-homework extravaganza, and whereas I thrive on a schedule, issues are busy, as I’m certain lots of you possibly can relate.
I’m right here making an attempt to make the week as streamlined as doable, and listed below are a number of the issues which have helped:
– Doing something I can the evening earlier than. This implies packing lunches, setting out uniforms (together with hair equipment and footwear), packing snacks, and setting out water bottles to be crammed. I additionally make a psychological observe of what the youngsters are having for breakfast, so I could make something upfront.
– Begin dinner within the afternoon. Many nights, Liv is completed with dance late, so I’ve dinner ready for the crew after they’re finished with their actions for the day. I’ve discovered that late afternoon, earlier than faculty pickup, is the most effective probability to get some veggies chopped, and make something I can earlier than pickup.
– Snack prep! I attempt to make snack staples initially of the week, in order that the youngsters have a lot of choices.
Listed below are two favorites that they’re loving these days!
Lemon Blueberry Muffins and Chocolate Coconut Power Bites
Lemon Blueberry Muffins
These lemon blueberry muffins have a brilliant and zesty taste. P says they style like pancake muffins! I additionally like that they’re not too candy. You possibly can completely enhance the sweetness by including extra coconut sugar or maple syrup. Make a batch and freeze to have available for the week. I’ll warmth them up and serve with pre-boiled eggs for a fast faculty morning breakfast.
Lemon Blueberry Muffins
A scrumptious and wholesome muffin recipe that you could make upfront, freeze, and revel in all through the week. Gluten-free and dairy free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Prepare dinner Time: quarter-hour
- Whole Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 15 muffins 1x
1 cup gluten-free baking combine
1 cup almond flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of sea salt
1/2 cup almond milk
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
2 eggs
1 cup blueberries
zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons coconut sugar
Preheat the oven to 350 and line a regular muffin pan with liners.
In a small bowl, mix the almond milk and apple cider vinegar and put aside.
In a medium bowl, add the gluten-free flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to mix.
Stir within the remaining elements, including the blueberries final.
Fill the muffin tins 3-4 of the best way, after which bake for quarter-hour or till set. Enable to chill utterly earlier than freezing.
Chocolate Coconut Power Bites
These coconut coconut power bites style nearly like a sweet bar, and are an amazing supply of wholesome fat. The ladies love them for just a little candy chew, and I’ll pack them of their lunch snacks. I wish to have them available, ready within the fridge, particularly after I need a fast snack on-the-go.
Chocolate Coconut Power Bites
A scrumptious and wholesome power chew recipe that youngsters love! Make a batch to maintain within the fridge for straightforward snacking all through the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Whole Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 power bites 1x
1/2 cup uncooked cashews
8 pitted medjool dates
1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (plus extra for rolling)
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons uncooked cocoa powder
pinch of sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
In a meals processor, pulse the entire elements till chopped and a dough-like combination types. (Add just a little water if it wants assist coming collectively.)
Roll into 8-10 balls. Roll every ball into the additional coconut as just a little coconut coating.
Retailer coated within the fridge for as much as one week.
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xo
Gina
