High-Protein Peanut Butter and Hemp Heart Celery Sticks
Crispy celery stalks layered with high-protein peanut butter and sprinkled with nutrient-dense hemp seeds. A quick, satisfying snack packed with healthy fats and extra protein without added sugar.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by ERNESTINE + Lila
ERNESTINE created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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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.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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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.
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Store leftover prepared celery sticks in a single layer in a sealed container to keep the celery crisp.
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Next: Wash 3 large celery stalks thoroughly under…
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Wash 3 large celery stalks thoroughly under…
Wash 3 large celery stalks thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry completely with a clean kitchen towel.
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Cut each celery stalk in half crosswise…
Cut each celery stalk in half crosswise to create 6 manageable pieces about 4 inches (10cm) long.
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Spread high-protein peanut butter evenly along the…
Spread high-protein peanut butter evenly along the hollow center groove of each celery stick using a butter knife or spoon.
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Sprinkle hemp hearts evenly over the high-protein…
Sprinkle hemp hearts evenly over the high-protein peanut butter, pressing lightly so they adhere.
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Serve immediately or store in an airtight…
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Allow: 24 hours
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