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.
The perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthJoint discomfort
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Low energy
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Fatigue
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Brain fog
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Before you start
Your 5-minute game plan
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
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.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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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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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Storage
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.
Consistency
Consistency: If you prefer a thinner spread, you can warm the peanut butter slightly before applying it to the celery.
Substitutions
Substitutions: Almond butter or sunflower seed butter can easily be swapped in if you prefer a different flavor profile.
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