High Fiber Meal Prep

Pumpkin Pie Chia Seed Pudding, Chickpea Blondies, Chocolate Mousse, Oatmeal Raisin Balls

Happy Monday everyone!

I don’t know about you, but it feels like lately everyone is talking about fiber… almost like it’s becoming the new protein. And to be honest I’m totally here for it.

Fiber is soo important and often gets overlooked. It does so much for the body…from supporting a healthy gut microbiome and better digestion, to keeping you full and helping regulate blood sugar.

However, if your body isn’t used to a lot of fiber it’s better to incorporate it slowly. Hydration is also key to making fiber work with you, not against you (otherwise it can cause constipation if you overdo it).

With that being said, I made four simple, healthier snacks to give you some fiber recipe inspo and help you reach your fiber goals:

On the menu (gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free):

-Black Bean Chocolate Mousse

-Pumpkin Pie Chia Seed Pudding

-Chickpea Blondies

-Oatmeal Raisin Balls

Now let’s talk about this chocolate mousse for a second… we had it after dinner one night and the next day my husband and I were still talking about how ridiculously good it was. It’s creamy, rich, and you’d never guess the main ingredient is black beans (plus a few other simple ingredients).

I’m already planning to prep another batch because I think it’s officially our new favorite treat. It’s one of those staples that’s perfect to keep on hand when you’re craving something sweet but don’t want to spend a ton of time in the kitchen.

I’m so excited for you to try it along with the other recipes!

Black Bean Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients:

-1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed well

-5-7 Medjool dates, pitted (soak in hot water 10 minutes if dry, then drain)

-¼ cup cocoa powder (or cacao powder)

-¼ cup almond milk (or any milk)

-2 tbsp almond butter (or any nut butter)

-1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

-If your dates aren’t super soft, soak them in hot water for about 10 minutes, then drain well.

-Add black beans, soaked dates, cocoa powder, almond milk, almond butter, vanilla, and salt to a high-speed blender or food processor.

-Blend until completely creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and add another date if you’d like it sweeter.

-Spoon into jars or bowls, cover, and refrigerate for about 2 hours to thicken.

-Add toppings of your choice and eat chilled. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Pie Chia Seed Pudding

Ingredients: (fills two 16oz jars)

-1 ½ cups almond milk (or any plain/vanilla milk)