5 Healthy Tailgating Snacks + Lemon Superfood Bar Recipe

It’s TAILGATING SEASON! While typical tailgate fare consists of hot dogs and chips, that doesn’t mean that you’re stuck with unhealthy snacks that are committing fouls against your waistline.

All it takes is a bit of prep before you enter the stadium parking lot, and I thought I’d help by sharing some of my favorite wholesome snack ideas for game day. After fueling up on these foods, you’ll feel LIGHT + FULL OF ENERGY to cheer on your team to victory!


Trail Mix

Forego the gas station trail mix and blend up a bag at home. I love making a blend of golden berries, goji berries, cacao nibs, almonds, cashews, and walnuts (Nuts.com carries amazing nuts + also has great snack ideas).


Pumpkin Seeds

If you’re making pumpkin pie or soup from scratch, save the seeds and roast them for a nutrient-dense snack! These brain-boosting seeds are excellent sources of manganese, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, fiber, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids. Toss them with cinnamon, coconut sugar, and Berry Bliss for a sweet treat!

Superfood Popcorn

While popcorn gets a bad rap for usually being coated in artificial butter flavoring and excess salt, it’s actually quite healthful! Popcorn is a great source of whole grains, dietary fiber, and polyphenols, which aid the body in preventing degenerative diseases like diabetes and osteoporosis. Air pop up a batch of organic popcorn and toss with pink Himalayan salt and coconut oil or score bonus points for making one of these Superfood Popcorn Toppings.

Green Dream Protein Bites

If you have a sweet tooth, these detoxifying Green Dream Protein Bites make the perfect tailgating snack! The day before the game, mix up cashews, dates, Green Dream Superfood + Protein Blend, cinnamon, coconut oil, nut butter, and sea salt in a food processor and then sculpt them into little balls. Sprinkle on unsweetened coconut flakes and then freeze (just be sure to take them out before leaving the house!).


 

Superfood Lemon Bars

I have so many lemons from my lemon tree, and it feels so awful wasting them! I wanted to create a fun fall recipe, something easy to snack on or have for breakfast when we’re on the run. The best bars are a combo of simple sugars for instant energy, complex carbs for more lasting energy, + a bit of healthy fat to combat any hunger pangsespecially at a game when you’re facing limited wholesome options.

These are so delicious and an unbeatable way to enjoy a collection of natural ingredients like chia seeds, dates, oats, and Philosophie superfood blends.

Gather This:


Do This:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Lightly grease an 8x8 pan with coconut oil or use parchment.

In a small bowl, mix the chia seeds and lemon juice. Set aside for 20 minutes to allow the seeds to become saturated and bulk up. Stir once halfway through.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together the oat flour, Berry Bliss, Green Dream, baking powder, salt, and 3/4 cup coconut flakes. Sprinkle in the lemon zest and mix again until distributed. In a separate bowl, combine the coconut oil, Coconut Bliss, applesauce, and maple syrup.

Mix in the soaked chia seeds. Chop the pitted dates very finely, and mix in with the other wet ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones, and stir until blended. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to flatten out the surface. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut flakes on top, patting it down lightly into the mixture.

Bake for 25 minutes, until the edges begin to turn golden brown. While warm, cut into 12-15 squares. Bag up for your next tailgating party!

 

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Deliciously Spiced Pumpkin Muffins: Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free

Fall Vibes Pumpkin Muffins

These cozy, tasty pumpkin muffins are not just a delightful treat, they're also gluten-free and dairy-free, making them a perfect indulgence anytime of day. They’re more nutritious than they look as they’re made entirely gluten-free and sweetened with real maple syrup. We topped them with dark chocolate which is said to be one of the best sources of antioxidants and can improve blood flow. Plus, they’re made with pumpkin which is actually a superfood!.


Savor the fall flavors, the subtle sweetness of maple syrup, and the delightful combination of pumpkin and spices. No pumpkin muffin is complete without traditional warming spices which is why the Fall Vibes Superfood Blend is PERFECT for these treats that smell & taste just like fall. 


Share these with friends and family, or keep them all to yourself for a little taste of autumn whenever you desire. We won’t tell. ;)

Pumpkin Spiced Muffins

Gather This:

2 cups almond flour

¼ tsp salt

½ tsp baking soda

¼ cup oil of choice

¼ cup maple syrup

2 eggs

⅓ cup pumpkin puree

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp Philosophie Fall Vibes

½ cup of gluten-free dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs 

Pumpkin Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Muffins

Do This:

Preheat oven to 350℉. 

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, salt, and baking soda. Add wet ingredients + mix until well combined.

For that unmistakable pumpkin spice taste, add 2 tablespoons of Philosophie Fall Vibes or your preferred pumpkin spice blend. This is where the magic happens! 

Stir in chocolate chips or cacao nibs and then spoon the batter into paper liners in a cupcake pan. 

Pop your muffin pan into the preheated oven and bake for 22-24 minutes. Keep a watchful eye on them – you'll know they're done when the center is set, and a toothpick or fork comes out clean when inserted into the muffin.

Once they're ready, remove your pumpkin spice muffins from the oven and let them sit for about 5 minutes. 

Devour!!

Philosophie Pumpkin Muffins

Blue Butterfly Cashew Butter Bowl

Blue Butterfly Bowl

We’re dreaming of a beautiful blue galaxy with this delicious Butterfly Boost Cashew Butter Bowl! Did you know blue is the color of confidence and calmness? It manifests intuition, balance, tranquility and intelligence. So infusing more of your meal with blue foods can really calm and center the mind especially when you load it with nutrients and ingredients that support brain health, energy and mood.


Enjoy this beautiful bowl made with homemade Butterfly Boost cashew butter and topped with blueberries, nut butter and supercharged raw honey. You can have it in the morning with oatmeal, in the afternoon with quinoa or for dessert with rice puffs - whatever you desire!

Philosophie Blue Snack Bowl

Gather This:

FOR THE BUTTERFLY BOOST CASHEW BUTTER

1 cup of cashews

1 tbsp of Butterfly Boost

1 tbsp of Coconut Magic or coconut manna

FOR THE BOWL

1 cup of quinoa, rice puffs or oatmeal

Butterfly Boost Cashew Butter 

Handful of blueberries

Nut Butter of choice

Drizzle with Berry Bee Honey


Do This:

Combine all ingredients for the Butterfly Boost Cashew Butter in a high speed blender and blender until smooth (add water to create desired consistency). Then in a bowl, start with a layer of quinoa, rice puffs or oatmeal and top with your Butterfly Boost Cashew Butter, handful of blueberries, nut butter and a drizzle of Berry Bee Honey. ENJOY!

Blue Butterfly Cashew Butter Bowl

Blue Butterfly Smoothie Bowl

Blue Butterfly Smoothie Bowl

Brightening up your days with this blue smoothie bowl packed with superfoods, adaptogens and so much more! Never underestimate what the power of a beautiful, vibrant smoothie bowl can do for you and your body. 


This ocean blue bowl is packed with the goodness of frozen bananas, coconut meat (makes it so thick & creamy!) and oat milk, it’s a nourishing and refreshing way to start your day or enjoy poolside.


The secret ingredient? Our newest Butterfly Boost superfood + adaptogen blend that creates this bowl vibrant blue color and is loaded with nutrients to elevate your mood and center your mind. 

Blue Butterfly Smoothie Bowl

Gather This:

1-2 frozen ripe bananas, cut into chunks

1 cup frozen coconut meat

½ cup oat milk (or any non-dairy milk)

1 tbsp Butterfly Boost

Toppings: granola, blackberries, shredded coconut, Butterfly Boost, edible glitter & flowers (optional but so fun!!)


Do This:

add everything to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth + creamy! Pour into your favorite bowl, top with your favorite toppings + ENJOY! 

Blue Butterfly Smoothie Bowl

Summer Peach Toast with Cream Cheese & Honey

Summer Peach Toast with Cream Cheese & Honey

Breakfast in the summer just got better with this elevated take on the classic breakfast toast, which gets a dose of sweetness from fresh summer peaches and a drizzle of our Berry Bee Honey. It looks like sunshine on a slice of bread! Is there anything better?


For this toast creation we’ve taken our Berry Bee Honey for extra vitamin C and healing properties combined with vegan cream cheese and sliced peaches making this a perfect morning or mid-day boost.


We love drizzling on our supercharged raw honey due to its antibiotic properties, energy-lifting powers, and plant-based protein from brown rice. This natural sweetener includes pomegranate, acai, goji, and camu-camu (ALL organic!), which are incredibly high in antioxidants. 

Summer Peach Toast

Gather This:

½ ripe nectarine

1 tbsp vegan cream cheese

1 tsp Berry Bee Honey

White sourdough bread

Toppings: goji berries, bee pollen, Berry Bee Honey

Peach Toast

Do This:

Slice the peach into thin slices. Toast your bread. Mix vegan cream cheese and Berry Bee Honey then spread on toast, top with peach slices, goji berries, bee pollen and finish with a drizzle of Berry Bee Honey. ENJOY!

Summer Peach Toast

 

What superfoods do you use to top your toast? Share with us on Instagram by tagging us @philosophielove!

Green Goddess Pesto Pasta Salad

Green Goddess Pesto Pasta Salad

Pasta salad BELONGS in summer. You’ll want to bookmark this recipe for your next gathering or camping trip. 


We make HUGE batches of this Green Dream homemade pesto sauce for all our favorite dinners - salads, pasta, and spiralized veggies. A classic, simple basil pesto recipe is made with fresh basil, nuts, garlic, Romano or Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt and pepper but infused with spirulina, maca, mesquite, hemp protein, and chia seeds you have the savory sauce of your DREAMS.

Pesto Summer Pasta Salad

Gather This:

FOR THE PASTA SALAD

Box of pasta of your choice

Diced red onion

Diced green onion

Chopped parsley

Cucumber slices

Avocado chunks

FOR THE PESTO

1 cup basil

1 cup spinach

¾ cups olive oil

¾ cups soaked cashews or walnuts

1 lemon (juiced)

Salt + pepper

1 tsp garlic

1tbsp Green Dream

Parmesan cheese (optional)


Do This:

Make your pesto first by tearing stems off your basil and add to a blender (you can also add other greens). Add soaked or unsoaked cashews to blender - depending on personal preference. Add Green Dream, lemon, garlic, cheese, salt and pepper. Add oil and blend until smooth.

Toss all your pasta salad ingredients together in a large bowl and then add in the pesto. Mix everything until uniform and serve cold. This will last in the fridge for 2-3 days so feel free to make in large batches!

Sophie Jaffe shares her pasta salad

Layered Blue Chia Pudding

Blue Chia Pudding

This dreamy Blue Chia Pudding is a fun and creative snack, breakfast or dessert that’s absolutely packed with nourishing goodness! It’s made with chia seeds, plant milk and our newest Butterfly Boost Superfood Blend with butterfly pea flower for brain and mood support. 


Feel free to layer your pudding with granola, yogurt, and dried berries, or enjoy on its own. Regardless, this delicious snack is sure to keep your tummy satisfied and your tastebuds feeling totally happy!

Chia Pudding with Butterfly Boost

Gather This:

¼ cup chia seeds

½ cup vegan vanilla yogurt

¾ cup unsweetened plant milk

1 tsp Butterfly Boost

1 tsp vanilla

1 tbsp maple syrup

Handful of blueberries

Handful of granola


Do This:

In a glass storing container, add the chia seeds, Butterfly Boost, plant-based milk, maple syrup and vanilla. Whisk well to combine and then let it sit for about 10 minutes or so.

Whisk again and make sure there are no clumps anymore, then seal and transfer to the fridge. Let the pudding chill for at least 1-2 hours (or until set) before enjoying. You can make it the night before.

You can eat by the spoon from the container or serve the pudding layered with vegan vanilla yogurt and blueberries. Enjoy!

Butterfly Boost Blue Chia Pudding