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21 Simple, Quick, & Easy Meals
All tagged Peanut Butter
Every morning before hiking in Colorado, I went to a small café and ordered their overnight oats. It was so filling, satisfying and gave me tons of energy for the hikes ahead. I’ve finally been able to replicate the recipe! And the good news is that this “overnight oat” recipe does not require refrigeration overnight! A good 60-90 minutes in the fridge is all these oats need to soften and become creamy.
Don’t be intimidated by making fresh spring rolls- it’s as quick and easy, if not easier, than making burritos! Simply fill your softened rice paper with mint, avocado, and a few fresh veggies and roll into spring roll. The Sweet and Sour Peanut Sauce is addictive and makes eating veggies fun and enjoyable 😉
Chewy Trail Mix Bars are so incredibly yummy and nutritious, you’ll wonder why you didn’t make them soon! One of the simplest recipes, Chewy Trail Mix Bars come together in 10 minutes, and will give you a satisfyingly sweet (but not too sweet!) breakfast or snack to enjoy on the go and during your busy day. And when you make your own bars at home, you can be sure there are no preservatives, artificial and “natural” flavors, and other weird ingredients. Wholesome and oh so good, these Chewy Trail Mix Bars will please child and adult alike 😊
Serves: 12
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
What (your ingredients):
10 dates
½ cup creamy peanut butter (drippy, natural)
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 cup oats
¼ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup pumpkin seeds
¼ cup goji berries
How (your directions):
Line a medium baking dish (7x11) with parchment paper and set aside.
Add dates to a bowl and cover with water. Microwave on high for 60 seconds. Dates should be gooey and sticky. Remove the pits and add dates to a food processor.
Blend dates on high until a sticky paste forms. Add peanut butter, maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon. Blend on high until a dough ball forms.
In a large bowl, add oats, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and goji berries. Stir to evenly distribute ingredients.
Using your hands, take the date and peanut butter dough ball and add it to the dry ingredients. Knead dry ingredients into the date and peanut butter dough until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Press dough firmly into the parchment-lined backing dish. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Remove from pan by lifting the parchment paper out of the baking dish.
Slice into 10 bars. Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container for 5-7 days.
Why (the science): The oats, nuts, seeds, and dates make these bars the ultimate energy boosting snack or breakfast on the go! Keeping your blood sugar stable throughout the day is the key to improved mood, focus, and productivity.
Crunchy, creamy, sweet, spicy- all the perfect notes for a light and refreshing lunch! Spring rolls are easy to make, and I’ve even created a video to show you how!
Serves: 1
Prep time: 5-10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
What (your ingredients):
3-4 rice paper sheets
Handful of red leaf lettuce
4-5 strawberries, sliced thinly
½ avocado, sliced thinly
6-10 mint leaves
2 tablespoons peanut powder or 1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon sriracha
2-4 tablespoons water
How (your directions):
Dip one rice paper sheet into warm water for about 5-10 seconds.
Lay rice paper sheet on a flat service. Line a 4-6 strawberry slices onto the top third of the rice paper.
On the bottom third, place a few pieces of lettuce, mint, and avocado.
Roll the bottom edge of the rice paper over the lettuce, mint, and avocado. Fold the left and right sides toward the center. Then roll tightly toward the strawberries. If in doubt, think of rolling the spring roll like you would a burrito.
Continue process to make 3-4 spring rolls.
Make the Lime Peanut Sauce by combine the peanut powder or peanut butter with the lime juice, sriracha, and water. Mix until smooth.
Enjoy immediately!
Why (the science): Red leaf lettuce is considered a calorie-free food, but it provides vitamin A for healthy eyes!
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Spring rolls are the perfect grab-and-go lunch for a busy work or school day. You can assemble them the night before, place them in an airtight container with a separate container for the dipping sauce, and take them with you the next day- no heating required! While spring rolls can be $7-9 from a grocery store counter, you can make these for nickels and pennies 😊
Serving Size: 6 Spring Rolls (Serves 2-3)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 3 minutes
What (your ingredients):
45 grams Instant Vermicelli Rice noodles
6 sheets Rice Paper
1 cup of our favorite sliced veggies! Carrots, Radish, Cucumber, Bell Pepper, Cabbage, etc.
1 Avocado, thinly sliced
Mint or Basil leaves
2 tablespoons peanut butter (I use Justin’s Honey Peanut Butter for added sweetness. Hint: Add one teaspoon of honey or maple syrup to dipping sauce if using a plain peanut butter)
1 teaspoon sriracha
1 teaspoon soy sauce
How (your directions):
Spring Rolls:
Soak rice noodles in boiling water for 3 minutes, then rinse with cold water. Drain and set aside on paper towel.
Fill a large bowl with warm water.
When ready to assemble, soak one rice paper sheet in warm water for 20 seconds until pliable then lay flat on work surface.
Fill with favorite sliced veggies, a few rice noodles, 2-3 thin slices of avocado, and 2-3 mint or basil leaves.
Roll spring roll like a burrito, then repeat with remaining 5 rice sheets.
Dipping Sauce:
Combine 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, 1 teaspoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and 2-3 tablespoons of water.
Whisk until smooth. Thin with extra water if desired.
Why (the science): Spring rolls with the spicy peanut dipping sauce create a balanced meal of fiber-rich and water-rich vegetables, carbohydrates from the rice noodles and rice paper, and healthy fats from avocado and peanut butter. Not to mention, they are incredibly refreshing on a warm Spring day!
The texture and flavor of this bread is incredible- moist interior with a crunchy top, bursting with sweet banana flavor and subtle peanut butter and cinnamon sweetness. Despite it tasting like a naughty treat, you can indulge guilt-free!
This sesame peanut sauce is not lacking for flavor-it’s rich and complex flavors of sesame, soy, ginger, and vinegar compliment the creamy peanut butter for a fantastic Asian-inspired dish. Pair with your favorite noodles, and you have a fantastic dinner ready in 15 minutes!
