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2 days ago
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5 Energizing Snack Recipes to Make Ahead and Eat All Week
The word 'snack' often conjures up images of indulgent treats and empty calories eaten for pure pleasure. But not only can mindful snacking be part of a healthy diet, but eating a nutritious mini-meal can help you sustain your energy levels throughout the day. Especially if you have a long lag between breakfast and lunch, or lunch and dinner. If you have a little time to meal prep, these make-ahead snack recipes are for you. Related: Whether you're hiking a forest trail or navigating the urban jungle (or jungle gym), keep a stash of this 3-ingredient trail mix on hand to maintain balanced energy levels throughout the day. The recipe calls for a trio of tropical ingredients: dried mango, coconut flakes, and cashews. Feel free to substitute any nuts you have on hand. Try the recipe from . Cucumber sandwiches are a staple of high tea. Perhaps it's because they're rich in Vitamin B5, which is known to help boost energy levels. We suggest you make this classic late-afternoon snack with whole wheat bread and a bit of Greek yogurt to double down on the energizing effects. Try the recipe from . This healthy take on Almond Joy candy bars is just the thing when you're craving something chocolatey. It just takes 15 minutes to whip up 40 sticky-sweet energy balls that will keep for a couple of weeks. Try the recipe from . If you've got a bag of edamame in your freezer and staples like olive oil, salt, and pepper in your pantry, you've got everything you need to bake up a batch of this addictive, high-protein snack that's so much better than store-bought. Try the recipe from . You don't have to follow the keto diet to love these low-carb turkey roll-ups. Just dab a tablespoon of tangy French onion spread on a slice of deli turkey, top it with a crunchy mix of cucumbers, bell peppers, and greens (or whatever other veggies you've got in the fridge), and roll for a super fresh and energizing snack. Try the recipe from . The post 5 Energizing Snack Recipes to Make Ahead and Eat All Week appeared first on Clean Plates. Related Headlines Why I'll never fly without Travelzoo — savings, perks, and peace of mind 5 Drinks High in Magnesium, Say Dietitians
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07-03-2025
- Business
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Women's History Month: How The Apple Gal went from small kitchen to big success
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — From begging her friends and family to buy caramel apples to a booming business, this Tyler business owner has proven one vision can lead to sweet success. In honor of March being Women's History Month, KETK news is uncovering the journeys of women business owners who turned their dreams into reality. Blue Bell goes bananas with new ice cream flavor The Apple Gal first started in the small personal kitchen of Van native and former fourth-grade teacher, Morgan Francis. Having educators in her family, Francis was always taught to 'follow the rules' and to find a 'safe job' but by making the abrupt decision to stop teaching in 2019, she was able to follow her dreams. 'After I had my first child, I went back to work after maternity leave for about five weeks and that's all I needed to go home and tell my husband I'm not going back to work,' Francis said. 'To help with that decision, I told him for fun I would make some apples to sell to our friends.' Photos courtesy of Morgan Francis The decision to sell apples to her friends was the 'pivotal moment' that helped Francis grow from one order to 150 before she knew it. Francis first started perfecting a caramel recipe and dipping apples in her 1940s personal kitchen inside the Loop of Tyler. Local bakery represents East Texas in Washington 'It was not only a home kitchen, it was the tiniest shoe box kitchen and it was good for me because I was able to learn proficiency and be organized,' Francis said. Eventually, the demand for apples outgrew the capacity of Francis' home kitchen, and The Apple Gal Candy Co. opened their doors to a brick-and-mortar shop in May 2023. Photos courtesy of Morgan Francis As her caramel apples flew off the shelves, Francis now had the ability to focus on what is truly important to her, her family and giving back to the community. When Francis isn't working at the shop, you can find her sharing apples with local hospitals, schools and law enforcement. 'That's what's important to me, how much can I help the community around me and how much time can I spend with my family,' Francis said. Photos courtesy of Morgan Francis Although The Apple Gal 'quickly blossomed into a booming business,' Francis said she has many goals to reach for the business in the coming years. 'My goal would be multiple locations throughout the country, shipping out of a huge warehouse and my apples in a department store,' Francis said. 'I just want everyone to have an Apple Gal apple.' East Texas candy store seeing 200% cocoa price increase People can find the signature hand-dipped granny smith apples at 2459 Mosaic Way in Tyler or by ordering on The Apple Gal website. Photos courtesy of Morgan Francis Some of The Apple Gal signature apple flavors include: Salted Caramel Almond Joy Salted Peanut Apple Pie Italian Cream Cake German Chocolate Cake Star Crunch Cookies and Cream Butterfinger Sprinkle Cookie Butter Heath Peanut Butter Cup Circus Animal Moo Crunch Pecan Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
