Peanut Butter and Hemp Heart Celery Sticks
Crunchy fresh celery topped with creamy peanut butter and nutrient-dense hemp hearts. This five-minute snack is a powerhouse of healthy fats to keep you energized.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Storage: Hemp hearts are incredibly nutrient-dense but delicate; store your open bag in the refrigerator to keep their omega-3 oils fresh and prevent them from going rancid.
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Next: Wash the celery stalks and cut them…
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Wash the celery stalks and cut them…
Wash the celery stalks and cut them into 3-inch pieces.
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Spread the natural peanut butter evenly down…
Spread the natural peanut butter evenly down the center groove of each celery piece.
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Sprinkle the hemp hearts heavily over the…
Sprinkle the hemp hearts heavily over the peanut butter, pressing them down lightly so they stick.
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Top with a pinch of flaky sea…
Top with a pinch of flaky sea salt or a light dusting of cinnamon before eating, if desired.
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