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Recipe: Homemade Nutty Choco-Banana Spread
🤩 Think of this as a healthier version of Nutella! Are you drooling yet?!
Use it on sprouted grain bread or rice cakes for a fast, easy, and delicious snack.
NOTE: To cut back on the sugar, experiment with the sweetness level, starting with just 1½ Tbsp and adding more if necessary.
Makes 16 servings:
Ingredients:
1 cup tahini
1 large ripe banana, mashed
½ cup (50 g) cacao powder
3 Tbsp oat groats
3 Tbsp ground flaxseed
3 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
3 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
Directions:
Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender or a food processor. Pulse until it reaches a smooth consistency. Scrape into a glass container. Don’t get your face stuck in the jar 😜
This keeps best in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Recipe by: Dr. Saara Haapanen
Photo Credit: Canva by invizbk from Getty Images Signature
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Recipe: Sprouted Grain French Toast
👩🍳😋 Boost the nutritional value (and reduce the post-carb blahs) with this take on French toast … which is a healthier choice for your next brunch!
Makes 2 servings.
Ingredients:
1 pasture-raised egg
¼ cup (60 ml) of your favorite milk
1 Tbsp coconut sugar
1 tsp vanilla
Pinch of sea salt
Pinch of cinnamon
2 slices of sprouted grain bread
Optional toppings: Greek yogurt, berries, or a small drizzle of honey or maple syrup
Directions:
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Place all of the ingredients except the bread (and toppings) into a large mixing bowl and mix well.
Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, making sure both sides are well covered.
Place the bread in the skillet and let cook for about 5 minutes on each side. The bread should be lightly browned and slightly crisp.
Place each slice of toast on a plate and add toppings. Enjoy!
Recipe by: Dr. Saara Haapanen
Photo Credit: Canva by Elena Photo
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Recipe: Beans and Spinach
💪This hearty recipe takes just a few minutes to throw together and is PACKED with fiber and plant-based protein.
Serve it as-is, or make a heartier meal by spooning it over sweet potatoes, rice, or quinoa.
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 x 15 oz (425 g) can of crushed tomatoes
1 tsp dried basil
1-2 pinches of sea salt
2 x 15 oz (425 g) cannellini beans
1 cup (240 ml) chicken or veggie stock
4 big handfuls of baby spinach
Directions:
Heat the olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, basil, and salt and cook for about 4 minutes.
Add the rest of the ingredients and let cook for another 10-15 minutes, until the liquid reduces by at least half.
Ladle it over rice, quinoa, or sweet potatoes. Simple, delicious, easy!
Recipe by: Dr. Saara Haapanen
Photo Credit: Canva by al62 from Getty Images