Brunch with Sharlyn | SilverSneakers Show Recipes

These 4 easy recipes from SilverSneakers Master Trainer Sharlyn will turn your blah brunch into a flavorful, nutrient-packed feast.

Garden Chickpea Salad

• 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 2-3 tbsp. tahini
• 1 tbsp. spicy brown or Dijon mustard
• ¼ cup diced sweet or red onion, chopped
• ¼ cup diced celery
• ½ cup diced pickle
• 1 teaspoon capers, drained and lightly chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• ¼ lemon, squeezed
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste
• ¼ tsp. paprika
• 1 tablespoon unsalted sunflower seeds, raw or roasted
• Paprika or sumac, sprinkled on top

Place the chickpeas in a mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher or large fork until desired flakey texture is achieved. Add tahini and mustard and stir well.

Add remaining ingredients, squeezing juice of ¼ lemon wedge into mixture. Sprinkle sumac or paprika on top, if desired.

Use for sandwich on toasted bread, with tomato, onion, lettuce, mustard and pickled onion. For simple snack, spoon onto crackers or romaine lettuce leaves.

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container 2-3 days.

Overnight Oats

• A few tips before you get started:
• Adjust liquid to oat ratio to your taste.
• I suggest using Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats. Steel cut oats have a chewier, denser texture.
• Avoid using instant or quick cook oats as they turn mushy.
• Don’t forget the pinch of salt for the best flavor!

Peanut Butter and Jelly (PB&J) Overnight Oats

• ½ cup rolled oats
• ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk like oat or coconut milk)
• 1 tbsp. whole chia seeds or ground flaxseeds
• ½ tsp. cinnamon
• Pinch of sea salt
• 1-2 tbsp. natural peanut butter or other nut butter of choice
• 1 small date, finely chopped or drizzle of maple syrup (if desired)
• ½ cup frozen mixed berries

Toppings

• Plain, unsweetened coconut, cashew or soy yogurt
• Roasted, unsalted peanuts, chopped or slivered almonds
• Fresh berries

Add all ingredients, except the frozen berries, to an airtight, glass jar, stir to mix well. Add frozen berries and mix in gently, to avoid crushing berries. Place in refrigerator overnight or for 4+ hours.

In the morning, take out of fridge and add toppings. ¡Buen provecho!

Decadent Cocoa-Almond Overnight Oats

• ½ cup rolled oats
• ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk like oat or coconut milk)
• 2-3 tsp. cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp. ground flaxseeds or whole chia seeds
• 1 tbsp. almond butter, or nut butter of choice
• 1 small date, finely chopped or drizzle of maple syrup (if desired)
• ½-1 tsp. chopped or grated dairy-free dark chocolate, unsweetened (optional)
• Pinch of sea salt

Toppings

• Plain, unsweetened coconut, cashew or soy yogurt
• Fresh strawberries, raspberries or bananas, sliced

Combine all ingredients, except for toppings, in an airtight glass jar. Stir well and place in the refrigerator 4 hours to overnight.

In the morning, take out of fridge and add toppings. ¡Buen provecho!

Cocoa Almond Butter Latte

Makes 2-4 lattes

• 1 ½ cups unsweetened oat milk or plant milk of choice
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1-2 tbsp. creamy almond butter – not chunky
• 1-2 large Medjool dates, pitted
• ½ tsp. teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½-1 tsp. cocoa powder
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
• A few small strips of orange peel
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee or 2 shots espresso for each serving

Add oat milk, vanilla, almond butter, pitted dates - torn in half, cinnamon, cocoa powder, cayenne and orange peel to a small to medium pan. Bring to a simmer for 10 minutes, whisking occasionally. Watch to make sure it does not boil over or scald.

Remove the milk mixture from heat and carefully pour it into a high-powered blender. It works best to remove the center cap from the lid of the blender and to cover it with a dish towel to allow some of the steam to escape.

Blend on high until very smooth and creamy, making sure that all of the dates and orange peel are pulverized.

Divide the hot coffee into 2-4 coffee mugs and then pour milk mixture into each mug. Sprinkle with cinnamon, cocoa and unsweetened dark chocolate flakes, if desired.

The Longevity Challenge

Also mentioned in this episode of The SilverSneakers Show: The 30-Day Longevity Challenge. Below you'll find the challenge calendar with the recommended fitness and wellness activities for you do all month long. Plus, it's clickable! Just click on the workout or recipe of the day to get all the details.

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