Is there anything more refreshing than watermelon in the summer? Here’s an easy, fast, and healthy way to enjoy it in a protein-packed smoothie. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 cup fresh watermelon (cut into 1-inch chunks) 1 cup frozen strawberries 1/2 banana (peeled & frozen, cut into chunks) 1/2 cup almond milk (or other non-dairy milk) 1/2 Medjool date, pitted (optional) 1 scoop vanilla protein powder Directions: Add all ingredients into a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth. Pou

Makes 6 heaping cups If you’re wracking your brain for a last-minute edible gift for a health-minded friend, bypass the cookies and fudge and whip up a batch of this low-sugar, high protein granola instead. Dried cranberries, crystallized ginger, and fragrant warm spices give this blend a holiday vibe. But the basic formula can easily be customized with whatever nuts, seeds, and dried fruits you have on hand. Package in jars or small bags labeled and tied with ribbon. But

Ingredients: · 2 cups oat flour · 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips · 1 tsp baking soda · 2 tsp baking powder · 1 1/4 tsp cinnamon · 1/2 tsp salt · 2/3 cup maple syrup · 2 large eggs, room temperature · 1/3 cup of oil or melted unsalted butter · 1 cup unsweetened applesauce · 1/2 cup of unsweetened milk Directions: • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a muffin tin with liners; set aside. •