These chocolate chickpea “cookie dough” energy bites are a go-to snack for me. Chickpeas are part of the legume family. As a registered dietitian who focuses on foods that provide optimal health benefits, adding legumes, like chickpeas, offers gut-friendly fuel. Chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans) contain significant amounts of fiber, protein, and iron. This is a…
Pearl couscous (aka Israeli couscous) is a small wheat pasta. Once cooked, the pasta has a shape similar to pearls. For this salad, you can also substitute other small pastas such as orzo. This summer salad features garden fresh cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs. The citrus dressing is bright and flavorful. Pair this salad…
For the chocolate lovers out there, this double chocolate peanut butter energy bite recipe is for you. These chocolatey energy bites are perfect when you’re craving something sweet and on the healthier side. This recipe includes double chocolate including cacao powder and cacao nibs. Cacao is different from cocoa in that it is “raw” or…
