Peanut butter is not just delicious, it is a good-for-you treat packed with protein and vitamins. Since 2017 just rolled in, News Year’s resolutions are set to be conquered one day at a time. Several resolutions involve healthy eating or dieting. Peanuts can help by offering extra flavor to fruits and veggies, and by giving a boost when the day gets long and the stomach growl comes alive. These recipes offer go-to healthy snacks and meals for keeping up with those 2017 resolutions. Check them out below:
This recipe from JoyFoodSunshine combines healthy treats to create a boost in your breakfast that will keep you full and energized until your lunch break!
2. Peanut Sauce Chicken and Broccoli Bowl
Get your #mealprep on with the help of this recipe from Fox and Briar. These bowls can be packed for lunch or made for a quick and easy dinner.
These acai bowls aren’t just pretty, there are also packed with energizing fruits and peanuts that will help you get a jump start on the day or in the middle of the day as a healthy alternative to a junk food snack. Snag this recipe from Bakerita today!
4. Oven-Roasted Winter Veggies
These winter veggies will go great with a nice warm dinner. Save the leftovers (if you make it out with any, which is nearly impossible) to add to a lunch stew the next day!
This recipe for noodles with peanut sauce is UNDER 275 calories! Try out this dish from Andie Mitchell when you are craving a light meal with indulgent flavors!
6. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Balls
If you get a case of the Monday’s, even on a Friday, these peanut butter oatmeal balls will help you feel like it’s the weekend! This recipe is quick and easy from Creative Juice.
Put a little pep in that step with this citrus salad. This tangy treat is perfect for anytime of day when you are craving something sweet or sour! The peanuts add a fun crunch with every bite.
Remember these recipes and treats to help you have a healthy new year. Do you have any healthy peanut packed recipes? Let us know on social media so we can share! #NewYearNewYou!