Jack-O-Lantern Energy Bites

-

 Jack-O-Lantern Energy Bites

    Protein consumption is a hot topic among the population of the United States. Many Americans don't know the required amount of protein recommended. Most Americans eat about twice the amount of the recommended amount of protein that's suggested. Having too much protein can lead to heart disease or cause damage to your kidney leading to kidney stones.

    Protein requirements are difficult for everyone. It is suggested to have 20-30% of your total calories coming from protein. Instead of worring about that, you can try to consume around 50-75 grams of protein per day. If you think you may not be getting enough protein, I have a way to get it in!

Introducing Jack-O-Lantern Energy Bites! What youll need is:

  • 3/4 cup of smooth peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup of pure pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup of honey
  • 3/4 cup of oats
  • 1/2 tsp. of ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp. of mini chocolate chips
  • 12 small pretzel sticks
     The instructions for this dish are to combine peanut butter, pumpkin puree, honey, oats, cinnamon, and mix it all together. Shape the mixture into bite sized balls and stick them with a pretzel. After doing this let them cool for at least for 30 minutes and clean up. Jack-O-Lantern enrgy bites are a great way to have a snack and replenish throughout the day!

CV

https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/protein-balls-jack-o-lantern
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/28/well/how-much-protein-do-we-need.html#:~:text=Most%20American%20adults%20eat%20about,nuts%2C%20broccoli%and%whole%20grains.
https://www.mayoclinichealthsystems.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/are-you-getting-too-much-protein#:~:text=The%20recommended%20dietary%20allowance%20to.grams%20of%20protein%20per%20day.


Comments

  1. BaileyOctober 18, 2022 at 8:57 PM

    These energy bites sound absolutely delicious! I am on a pumpkin kick so I will be making these soon!

    ReplyDelete
  2. SKOctober 21, 2022 at 7:49 AM

    My family and I are looking for a new pumpkin recipe, and it looks like we've found it!

    ReplyDelete
  3. AshleyNovember 7, 2022 at 9:33 PM

    Those are very cute, and sound tasty! Haven't tried the pumpkin-peanut butter combination, but it sounds interesting.

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Do you struggle with pre and post exercise nutrition?

-
Image
What should i eat before and after a workout? First things first…carbohydrates, proteins and fats are important for the body before  and after exercise. Exercising muscle preferentially uses carbohydrates from stored glycogen, but fats are also an important fuel source for energy production during exercise. Fats and carbohydrates are the two major fuel sources during exercise. Fats must be translocated and broken down from their storage form before they are used. Typically there is enough carbohydrate stored as muscle glycogen for exercise but as muscle glycogen stores decline, the skeletal muscle will then use some amino acids (basic components of all protein). More specifically, the amino acid leucine is used for energy.              It is important to consume an adequate amount of carbohydrates exercise to delay fatigue and minimize gastrointestinal distress. It is also important to consume enough fluids to prev...
Read more

Child Malnutrition

-
New approach to childhood malnutrition may reduce relapses, deaths http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/02/150211124024.htm               Moderate acute malnutrition is experienced by 35 million children worldwide. A new study led by researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has suggested that feeding children until they have met target measures of arm circumference and weight may be more important than a set 12 week feeding time. However, researchers have found that the current targets, set by the World Health Organization (WHO) may not be sufficient and raising these targets slightly could significantly reduce the risk of relapse in malnourished children; a condition that has a 37% relapse rate. The study took place in rural Malawi and was comprised of 2,349 moderately malnourished children aged 6 months to 5 years old. Children were evaluated 12 months after treatment; 1,967 rec...
Read more

Harvest of the Month

-
Image
Harvest of the Month  August – Corn Good source of  fiber Carbohydrate source for energy Antioxidants Contains vitamins and minerals ½ cup or 1 ear = 80 calories   http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=90 September – Watermelon High in vitamin A and vitamin C Antioxidants and anti-inflammatory support 1 cup cubed = 46 calories http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=31 October – Apples High in fiber Vitamin C Abundant amount of antioxidants 1 medium = 95 calories  http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=15 November – Squash and Pumpkin High in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B2, B3 & B6 Many minerals  High in fiber Multiple antioxidant properties  1 cup = 76 calories  http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=63 Decembe...
Read more