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21 SUPER FOODS PICK ME UP An array of super food snacks prepared by health coach Kristin Brown of Fresh Start by the Sea is packed with nutrients. Whether you choose to snack mid-morn-ing or mid-afternoon, these pick-me-ups Salt, cayenne pepper and crushed red pepper flakes, to taste Kristin Brown, FRESH START BY THE SEA www.wrightsvillebeachmagazine.com WBM will energize you. Peanut Butter and Raisin Apple Sandwich INGREDIENTS Apple Peanut Butter DIRECTIONS Core and slice the apple into four to six rounds. (If you don’t have an apple corer, you can slice the apple first and then cut out the centers with a small cookie cutter or knife.) Spread peanut butter on the apple slices and sprinkle with raisins and cinnamon. Avocado with Boiled Egg INGREDIENTS Hard boiled egg Avocado DIRECTIONS Boil egg and peel. Slice avocado in half and remove pit. Slice egg and avocado into cubes or bite-sized pieces. Place in bowl. Sprinkle salt, cayenne and crushed red pepper flakes on top. Trail Mix INGREDIENTS 2 ounces walnuts 2 ounces almonds Almond Joy Energy Bites INGREDIENTS 12 ounces (about 2 cups, loosely packed) Medjool dates 2 cups raw almonds ½ cup shredded coconut DIRECTIONS Add dates and remaining ingredients to a food processor. Pulse a few times to combine, then use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl. Blend for about 3 minutes, or until the mixture has moved past the crumbly stage and begins to clump and stick to the sides of the food processor. Use a spoon or small cookie scoop to measure out a table-spoon of dough (or your desired size) and roll it into a ball. Store the energy bites in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Makes about 40 balls. Hummus Red Pepper Veggie Bowls INGREDIENTS Red bell pepper Garlic hummus DIRECTIONS Slice red pepper in half and remove seeds. Spread garlic hummus inside red pepper halves. Slice carrots and cucumbers into long thin strips. Place on top of hummus. Resources Bento-ware Laptop Lunches’ Sweet Birds Kit with reusable flatware Raisins Cinnamon 1 ounce dried cranberries ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 tbsp vanilla extract Carrots Cucumbers


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