Easy is good. Easy, tasty, and nutritious? That’s great! As the weather starts to warm up, we start to think of ways to step away from the stove (and oven.) That means… you guessed it — No bake recipes! The following are a handful of some of our fave recipes that have us covered for breakfast, lunch, and dessert. When we are really feeling the no-bake-vibe we might even have a smoothie bowl for dinner too.
OVERNIGHT OATS & CHIA SEEDS
When we talked about easy, we meant easy. And what gets easier than making your breakfast the night before so you can just grab-n-go in the morning? Make this in the evening, pour into a mason jar, and put in the fridge for an easy brekkie.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 part oats
- ¾ tbsp chia seeds
- 1 serving LonoLife Vanilla Collagen Peptides
- 1 cup milk (cows milk, nut milk, or hemp will work)
- Maple syrup to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl or directly into a mason jar
- Leave in the fridge overnight or at least 4 hours
MANGO PINEAPPLE PROTEIN SMOOTHIE BOWL
Acai does not hold the monopoly on smoothie bowls, and this tropical bowl is here to prove it. Some of us like this to kick off our day, while others have it for lunch or even dinner when looking to keep things light.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 serving LonoLife Coconut Pineapple Collagen Peptides
- 1 banana
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- ⅓ cup coconut milk (or milk of choice)
- Coconut and fresh fruit to top
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Combine all ingredients in blender and mix until very smooth. The mixture should be thick. Add more liquid if needed.
- Transfer to bowls and add toppings
CHOCOLATEY PROTEIN BREAKFAST BOWL
If you’re trying to sneak in some fruits under the guise of a delicious chocolatey treat, then this is the recipe for you! Hidden amongst this dark goodness are avocado and blueberries — something even the most resistant superfood eater will appreciate.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 serving LonoLife Unflavored Collagen Peptides
- ½ an avocado
- ½ cup blueberries
- 1tbsp cocoa powder
- Ice
- Cinnamon and sea salt to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Blend all ingredients until smooth
- Serve in a bowl with a scoop of yogurt, fruit, cacao nibs, and/or nut butter
COCONUT CHOCOLATE PROTEIN BALLS
Sweet tooth? Then keep a batch of these in your fridge/freezer for when it kicks in rather than reaching for something less, erm, awesome.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 serving LonoLife Mocha Collagen Peptides
- 1 cup ground rolled oats
- ¾ cup unsweetened coconut
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup ground chia or flax seeds
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Mix everything in a bowl, form balls with your hands (or a mini ice cream scoop), and place in the fridge (or freezer if you can’t wait!)
- To make the soft chocolate coating, microwave 2 tbsp coconut oil with choc chips and mix.
- Warning: you won’t stop at one!
NO BAKE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
This has long been a favorite recipe over here, and we will never get enough of these truffles. Whether you take them to your next dinner party or just decide to treat the family, these won’t last long (so make extra.)
INGREDIENTS:
- 8 unpitted medjool dates
- 3 tbsp dark cocoa powder
- 1 serving LonoLife Unflavored Collagen Peptides
- 2 tbsp organic coconut oil
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Soak dates in warm water for 5 minutes then drain
- Place dates and all other ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth
- Spoon 1 inch balls and place on baking sheet
- Place in freezer for 10 minutes
- Roll into shape and sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles, cocoa powder, or dip in chocolate sauce
- Store in fridge
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