Must-Try: Banana Berry Cheesecake Greek Yogurt and Quinoa Parfait

It’s summer time! And with summertime, comes a healthy treat!

Our favorite?  The NY Melrose Family‘s Banana Berry Cheesecake Greek Yogurt and Quinoa Parfait.

Imagine layers of naturally sweetened banana cheesecake yogurt, fresh berries, and nutty quinoa, and you’ve envisioned this yummy snack.

Notably, this snack is packed with fruit, whole grains, and tons of protein. Therefore, you can feel good about having a parfait for breakfast, or spoil yourself after a hard work out with one as well!

Jenny Melrose states: “I was able to make the Banana Berry Cheesecake Greek Yogurt & Quinoa Parfaits with no added sugar because my banana was looking pretty gnarly, which also means it was naturally super sweet. Mushed up and mixed with some light cream cheese and plain Greek yogurt, it makes a fabulous banana cheesecake-flavored yogurt that I love to use as the base for parfaits.”

Thus, here’s the healthy recipe that you’ve been waiting for!

Yum! What a great snack to eat after a Pilates workout!

Ingredients

• 2 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature (I used light cream cheese)
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• one very ripe banana, mashed
• honey, stevia, or another sweetener, to taste, if needed
• ½ cup cooked and cooled quinoa, prepared as per package instructions
• 1 cup berries, chopped if they are large (I used a mixture of raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries)
• additional berries for garnish, if desired

Want the instructions to this fabulous recipe? Check it out here! Exclusively on NY Melrose Family’s blog! (Feel free to share with friends!)

We hope you enjoyed this recipe! Sincerely, Wear Me Out!

Must-Try: Cranberry Almond Energy Balls

When you’re about to go out, don’t forget this healthy snack!

Heading out the door? Don’t forget this  quick and easy, portable, vegan, gluten-free, nutritious and delicious, snack!

Yes, we’re talking about Cupcake and Kale Chip’s Cranberry Almond Energy Balls

These balls are sweet, chewy, and aren’t packed with tons of added sugar. A perfect on-the-go snack, change up your daily coffee routine and opt for this yummy treat for energy that will last for hours.

Cranberry Almond Energy Balls

Ingredients

• ½ cup pitted dates
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup oats
• ½ cup almonds

Instructions

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and process until it forms a thick paste.
2. Using about a tablespoon of the mixture, roll into balls. If you want the little bites, use about ¼ teaspoon for each bite.

We hope you enjoyed this healthy recipe! Sincerely, Wear Me Out!

Make it Now: Asparagus Hummus

A tasty dip can make a healthy snack 10x better. Whether you want to dip carrots, celery or some pita chips, treat yourself to a mouth-watering dip that is low in calories and will make you want to always reach for a healthy snack. When was the last time you had a dip that was this delicious?

     Ingredients

• 3/4 lb. asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 (14 oz.) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained & rinsed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp tahini (sesame paste)
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp asparagus cooking water (see instructions)
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1/8 tsp salt (or more, to taste)
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Want to read the directions on how to make this asparagus hummus? Click here!

Make snack time even more fun when you can jam out to some tunes while you’re making your healthy snack! Whether you’re on the way to the gym or coming back and craving something tasty, get the music going on your ipod when you wear Wear Me Out Clothing’s Racerback “iPod” Athletic Tank Top. This tank top is extremely functional as this scoop neck racerback tank has a built in bra that adds maximum support as well as a pocket set into the back of the tank that is meant to hold an iPod! Never worry about your ipod slipping out at gym, or while you’re making a snack! An added bonus of this athletic top is that it is compatible with all generations of the iPod.

Make it Now: The Almond Berry Banana Yogurt Smoothie

We tried this, and we love it! If you haven’t tasted this Almond Berry Banana Yogurt Smoothie before, we can guarantee that we’ll make your taste buds fall in love with this healthy concoction! Not only is his smoothie delicious, but it has fiber and protein which makes it perfect for a pre- or post-workout snack.

Ingredients

6 large strawberries
1 sliced banana
1 cup blueberries
6 ounces plain Greek yogurt
1 cup skim milk
1/4 cup almonds

Want to read the directions on how to make this smoothie? Click here!

While you are making this smoothie, lounge around the house and prepare this smoothie in the kitchen in Wear Me Out Clothing’s Striped Tye Dye Throwover. You can wear this throwover pre- or post-workout  and still look great. The v-neck is flattering on any body type while the dolman sleeves adds a bit of flare. This throwover is nice and long so it will cover your booty completely!  Want to dress up your workout wear a bit? Then throw this top over your bra top or workout tank on your way in and out of the gym.

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