Snack & Dessert Recipes
Spicy Chai Smoothie
Recipe by Vega
Prep Time: 5 Minutes | Total Time: 5 Minutes
If you’d rather not drink a warm smoothie, but you’re still craving heat, whip up this Spicy Chai Smoothie!
Ingredients
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 serving Vega One Vanilla Chai
- 1 ½ cups coconut milk
- ½ inch fresh ginger
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- Ice, if desired
Preparation
- Blend and enjoy!
Vega Nog
Recipe by Vega
Prep Time: 5 Minutes | Total Time: 5 Minutes
Nothing says Happy Holidays like egg nog, right? We’ve adapted a good ol’ punch recipe into a nutritious Vega One smoothie. Adding bourbon or rum is 100% up to you!
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana (frozen)
- 1 serving Vega One Nutritional Shake Vanilla Chai
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg + 1 pinch for garnish
Preparation
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until well combined. Pour into two glasses and top with a pinch of cinnamon.
Cinnamon Bun Smoothie
Recipe by Vega
Prep Time: 5 Minutes | Total Time: 5 Minutes
There are few things that scream snowy winter morning like a cinnamon bun does. But starting your day off with a rich, decadent, calorie-rich breakfast will likely make you feel like crawling back into jammies and snuggling on the couch instead of powering through a busy day of work. So instead, try blending up this nutrient dense smoothie to energize your day.
Ingredients
- 1 serving Vega Sport Performance Protein Vanilla or Vega One French Vanilla
- 1 large frozen banana
- ¼ cup gluten free rolled oats
- 1 Tbsp almond butter
- 2 – 3 pitted dates
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon or more to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Vega Maca
- Pinch of pink sea salt
- Optional toppings: cinnamon sprinkle, cinnamon stick, chopped pecans
Preparation
- Add all ingredients to blender.
- Blend until smooth!
- Optional garnish of topping is highly recommended. Enjoy!
Quest Cookie Dough Fruit Dip
Recipe by Quest
Prep Time: 5 Minutes | Total Time: 5 Minutes
Try this deliciously simple Quest Nutrition Chocolate Chip Fruit Dip #15SecondRecipe! A perfect addition to your upcoming holiday parties.
Ingredients
- 2 Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Quest Bars, broken into small pieces
- 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut almond milk
- 2 teaspoons peanut butter 2 tablespoons granulated sugar substitute
- 1 ½ scoop cookie dough or vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free chocolate chips
- 1 small green apple, sliced
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced in half
- ½ cup raspberries
Preparation
In a small saucepan, begin warming the milk with Quest Bar pieces. Stir constantly over a medium-low flame until fully melted (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the PB, sweetener and protein powder until smooth. Cool slightly. Top with chocolate chips. Serve with skewered fruit. Serves 4.
Calories: 217. Protein: 21.5g. Net carbs: 12g. Fat: 7.25g.
Quest Stuffed French Toast Roll
Recipe by Quest
Prep Time: 5 Minutes | Total Time: 5 Minutes
Treat your taste buds to this delicious and fun #CheatClean twist on french toast! Full of fiber and protein, these are the perfect Autumn breakfast. Eat them with a cup of coffee and watch the leaves fall.
Ingredients
- 1 White Chocolate Raspberry Quest Bar
- 2 slices Ekekial bread, crusts cut off
- 1 tablespoon fat free cream cheese
- 1⁄2 serving vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon almond milk
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar substitute
- 4 raspberries
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- Cinnamon and sugar substitute for dusting
Preparation
Roll each slice of bread thin with a rolling pin. Break Quest Bar into two long pieces. Stir cream cheese, milk, protein powder and 1 teaspoon sugar substitute. Spread a small spoonful on each slice of bread. Mash two raspberries and spread on top. Lay 1⁄2 bar at end of bread. Roll up. Dip in egg white. Cook on a lightly sprayed pan over medium heat on all sides. Sprinkle with your ‘cinnamon and sugar.”
Nutrition Info per roll (makes two): Calories: 215, Protein: 23g, Net Carbs: 14g, Fat: 5g, Fiber: 11.6g