Pre-training snacks to make with your family
It’s Spring break and you’re looking for activities to do with your kids? Involve them in preparing snacks that will be ideal to eat before a workout (30 to 60 minutes before) and that will also make the kids happy!
Boules d’énergie 5 ingrédients
Replace the shredded coconut with shredded almonds or chopped walnuts for a snack that’s a little more sustaining for the kids.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Servings: About 16 balls
Ingredients
- 250 mL (1 cup) date purée
- 250 mL (1 cup) Rice Krispies
- 60 mL (¼ cup) peanut butter
- 30 mL (2 tbsp.) maple syrup
- 125 mL (½ cup) coconut
Preparation :
- Mix dates, crispy rice, peanut butter, and maple syrup until it is blended and forms a sticky dough.
- Form about 15 balls and roll in shredded coconut.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Oatmeal Apple Muffins
Add a glass of milk and you have a great snack for your little ones.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Serves : 12 muffins
Ingredients
- 375 mL (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 250 mL (1 cup) quick-cooking rolled oats
- 2.5 mL (1/2 tsp.) baking powder
- 1 mL (1/4 tsp.) baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 125 mL (1/2 cup) apples, peeled and cut in cubes
- 250 mL (1 cup) unsweetened applesauce
- 125 mL (1/2 cup) brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 60 mL (1/4 cup) canola oil
Preparation :
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine wet ingredients and pour over dry ingredients. Stir.
- Add the apple cubes, mix well, then divide into the muffin cups.
- Bake for about 20 minutes.
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