The weather is absolutely beautiful this week! With all the rain we have been getting all summer long and into the fall it is quite pleasant to have above 70 degree temps with the sun out all day! I have been trying to take advantage of this weather as much as possible this week. Sooner or later the snow will be flying and the frigid temps will seem never ending. Not only is it healthy to soak in all the natural vitamin D as possible, but fresh air has its health benefits too!
Fresh air can often get overlooked when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle because it isn’t something tangible or something we can see. But, the air we breathe is actually very important to our health. Most of our days are consumed of breathing stale air from sitting inside our homes or offices so getting outside into the sunlight and fresh air is something we should try and do often. Check out the awesome health benefits you can get from just spending a little extra time outside.
- Stronger immune system
- Better digestion
- Cleaner lungs
- Better sleep
- Less stress/depression
- A happier you!
Make it a point to get outside as often as you can while it is still nice out! You could go for a walk over your lunch break or after work, read a book under your favorite tree, play fetch with your dog or take your kids to a near by park. Fresh air does the body good!
I’m not much of a baker so when I can create a dessert that I don’t have to bake, it’s a win. These pumpkin bars don’t take any skill and taste amazing. Go make them now!
- 1 cup coconut flour
- 1 scoop grass-fed whey vanilla protein powder
- 1½ cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup peanut butter or nut butter of choice
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp coconut milk (carton)
- For the drizzle
- ½ cup coconut butter, melted
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp honey
- Add all the pumpkin bar ingredients to a large bowl and using a large spoon mix until well combined. The dough will be thick. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and pour the dough in and press into pan. Set aside.
- Add the drizzle ingredients to a small bowl and mix well. Drizzle coconut mixture over the bars and place the bars in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes. Keep refrigerated.
- Enjoy!