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Fingers within the air for those who’re equally excited to be again in a routine, but additionally lamenting the top of summer time. We’re formally again at school, again to the dance-horses-homework extravaganza, and whereas I thrive on a schedule, issues are busy, as I’m positive lots of you possibly can relate.

I’m right here making an attempt to make the week as streamlined as attainable, and listed here are among the issues which have helped:

– Doing something I can the night time earlier than. This implies packing lunches, setting out uniforms (together with hair equipment and sneakers), packing snacks, and setting out water bottles to be crammed. I additionally make a psychological be aware of what the youngsters are having for breakfast, so I could make something prematurely.

– Begin dinner within the afternoon. Many nights, Liv is completed with dance late, so I’ve dinner ready for the crew once they’re accomplished with their actions for the day. I’ve discovered that late afternoon, earlier than faculty pickup, is the most effective probability to get some veggies chopped, and make something I can earlier than pickup.

– Snack prep! I attempt to make snack staples at the start of the week, in order that the youngsters have numerous choices.

Listed below are two favorites that they’re loving recently!

Lemon Blueberry Muffins and Chocolate Coconut Vitality Bites

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

These lemon blueberry muffins have a brilliant and zesty taste. P says they style like pancake muffins! I additionally like that they’re not too candy. You’ll be able to completely improve the sweetness by including extra coconut sugar or maple syrup. Make a batch and freeze to have readily available for the week. I’ll warmth them up and serve with pre-boiled eggs for a fast faculty morning breakfast.

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Lemon Blueberry Muffins

A scrumptious and wholesome muffin recipe that you could make prematurely, freeze, and revel in all through the week. Gluten-free and dairy free.

• Writer: Gina Harney
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Prepare dinner Time: quarter-hour
• Complete Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: About 15 muffins 1x

1 cup gluten-free baking combine

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

Preheat the oven to 350 and line a regular muffin pan with liners.

In a small bowl, mix the almond milk and apple cider vinegar and put aside.

In a medium bowl, add the gluten-free flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to mix.

Stir within the remaining substances, including the blueberries final.

Fill the muffin tins 3-4 of the best way, after which bake for quarter-hour or till set. Permit to chill fully earlier than freezing.

Chocolate Coconut Vitality Bites

These coconut coconut vitality bites style virtually like a sweet bar, and are a terrific supply of wholesome fat. The ladies love them for slightly candy chew, and I’ll pack them of their lunch snacks. I wish to have them readily available, ready within the fridge, particularly once I desire a fast snack on-the-go.

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Chocolate Coconut Vitality Bites

A scrumptious and wholesome vitality chew recipe that children love! Make a batch to maintain within the fridge for simple snacking all through the week.

• Writer: Gina Harney
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Complete Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: 8–10 vitality bites 1x

1/2 cup uncooked cashews

8 pitted medjool dates

1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (plus extra for rolling)

2 tablespoons coconut oil

2 tablespoons uncooked cocoa powder

pinch of sea salt

1 teaspoon vanilla

In a meals processor, pulse the entire substances till chopped and a dough-like combination varieties. (Add slightly water if it wants assist coming collectively.)

Roll into 8-10 balls. Roll every ball into the additional coconut as slightly coconut coating.

Retailer lined within the fridge for as much as one week.

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Gina