Lemon Blueberry Muffins and Chocolate Coconut Energy Bites
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Hands in the air if you’re equally excited to be back in a routine, but also lamenting the end of summer. We are officially back in school, back to the dance-horses-homework extravaganza, and while I thrive on a schedule, things are busy, as I’m sure many of you can relate.
I’m here trying to make the week as streamlined as possible, and here are some of the things that have helped:
– Doing anything I can the night before. This means packing lunches, setting out uniforms (including hair accessories and shoes), packing snacks, and setting out water bottles to be filled. I also make a mental note of what the kids are having for breakfast, so I can make anything in advance.
– Start dinner in the afternoon. Many nights, Liv is finished with dance late, so I have dinner waiting for the crew when they’re done with their activities for the day. I’ve found that late afternoon, before school pickup, is the best chance to get some veggies chopped, and make anything I can before pickup.
– Snack prep! I try to make snack staples at the beginning of the week, so that the kids have lots of options.
Here are two favorites that they’re loving lately!
Lemon Blueberry Muffins and Chocolate Coconut Energy Bites
Lemon Blueberry Muffins
These lemon blueberry muffins have a bright and zesty flavor. P says they taste like pancake muffins! I also like that they’re not too sweet. You can absolutely increase the sweetness by adding more coconut sugar or maple syrup. Make a batch and freeze to have on hand for the week. I’ll heat them up and serve with pre-boiled eggs for a quick school morning breakfast.
PrintLemon Blueberry Muffins
A delicious and healthy muffin recipe that you can make in advance, freeze, and enjoy throughout the week. Gluten-free and dairy free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 15 muffins 1x
Ingredients
1 cup gluten-free flour baking blend
1 cup almond flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of sea salt
1/2 cup almond milk
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
2 eggs
1 cup blueberries
zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons coconut sugar
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 and line a standard muffin pan with liners.
In a small bowl, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar and set aside.
In a medium bowl, add the gluten-free flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.
Stir in the remaining ingredients, adding the blueberries last.
Fill the muffin tins 3-4 of the way, and then bake for 15 minutes or until set. Allow to cool completely before freezing.
Chocolate Coconut Energy Bites
These coconut coconut energy bites taste almost like a candy bar, and are a great source of healthy fats. The girls love them for a little sweet bite, and I’ll pack them in their lunch snacks. I like to have them on hand, waiting in the fridge, especially when I want a quick snack on-the-go.
PrintChocolate Coconut Energy Bites
A delicious and healthy energy bite recipe that kids love! Make a batch to keep in the fridge for easy snacking throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 energy bites 1x
Ingredients
1/2 cup raw cashews
8 pitted medjool dates
1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (plus more for rolling)
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons raw cocoa powder
pinch of sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
In a food processor, pulse all of the ingredients until chopped and a dough-like mixture forms. (Add a little water if it needs help coming together.)
Roll into 8-10 balls. Roll each ball into the extra coconut as a little coconut coating.
Store covered in the fridge for up to one week.
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xo
Gina
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I can’t wait to try these snacks! My kids will gobble those lemon blueberry muffins right up! Haha
These look delicious!
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Those lemon blueberry muffins look great!
The energy bites and muffins look amazing. I can’t wait to make them. Thanks for the recipes!
Excited to try these out!
I always feel so much better going into the week when I take the time to prep meals and snacks. Sometimes though the snacks are too good and they don’t last a whole week!
Those lemon blueberry muffins look amazing!
Both recipes sound awesome! Have a great Monday! 🙂
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Those chocolate coconut bites look so good!
Excited to see the recipe only used blender and no soaking cashews! Quick clean up!! I only new of NOW for essential oils! Ty for the tips!
These look like amazing healthy snacks to have on hand.
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Thanks for the energy bite recipe! I love trying new variations.
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I love all the recipes you post on Instagram and the blog. But, I’m missing something from the muffins. You say 1 c. of baking mix – is this a pre-mix of something, or is there a sub for that? Sorry I’m not following!
thanks – Jenn
sorry i need to update that – it’s just gluten-free flour baking blend!
These both look and sound delicious!
they’re so good! let me know if you give them a try 🙂
Thanks! I’m definitely making the chocolate coconut bites tomorrow
please let me know how you like them!
Can’t wait to try these recipes! Thank u!
Can’t wait to try these muffins!
Unfortunately wouldn’t be able to send to school or work due to nuts (lots of allergies around, even though we don’t have any ourselves, so can’t take nut products) – any substitute suggestions?
Yum! Can’t wait to make these this week!
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