Protein-Packed Apple Rings Recipe with Peanut Butter and a Trio of Garden Granola® Flavors

Autumn is here, and with apple season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to enjoy this visually appealing, protein-packed snack. Crisp apple slices topped with creamy peanut butter, Greek yogurt, and all three flavors of Victory Dance Garden Granola®—Beetroot Ginger, Kale Matcha, and Carrot Turmeric—create a colorful, delicious treat that's both nutritious and beautiful. This snack will add vibrant fall colors to your table while keeping you fueled for the season.

Gluten-Free

Ingredients:

• 2 apples, sliced and cored

• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt

• 2 tablespoons peanut butter

• 3 tablespoons chocolate chips

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil

• Victory Dance Garden Granola® (Beetroot Ginger, Kale Matcha, and Carrot Turmeric varieties)

Instructions:

1. Place apple slices on parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, mix together Greek yogurt and peanut butter until fully combined.

3. In another small bowl, add the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.

4. Spread the yogurt mixture over each apple slice.

5. Drizzle the melted chocolate sauce on top.

6. Sprinkle each apple slice with a different variety of Victory Dance Garden Granola for a colorful and crunchy finish.

7. Serve and enjoy this protein-packed, visually stunning snack immediately, or refrigerate for later!

Victory Dance Garden Granola® in Beetroot Ginger, Kale Matcha, and Carrot Turmeric varieties adds vibrant flavor and crunch to these protein-packed apple rings—perfect for fueling up with a colorful and nutritious snack.

Did you try this recipe? Share your colorful apple rings with us on Instagram using #VictoryDanceFoods, and don’t forget to tag us @victorydancefoods!

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• Pumpkin Spice Chia Jam Recipe

• Fall Yogurt Bowl with Pumpkin Spice Chia Jam and Sliced Figs

• Koginut Squash Soup Recipe

• Persimmon Smoothie bowl Recipe

Chia Pudding Four Ways Recipe

Chia pudding is a versatile, healthy, and delicious option for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. With its rich fiber content, omega-3 fatty acids, and a variety of flavors, chia pudding can be tailored to suit any palate. Each recipe combines the basic ingredients of almond milk, chia seeds, and a touch of maple syrup with one of four unique flavors: Chai, Matcha, Banana Strawberry or Chocolate.

Whether you are looking for a boost of energy with matcha, a fruity twist with banana and strawberry, a comforting chocolate treat, or the warm spices of chai, these chia puddings pair perfectly with Garden Granola and fresh fruit! Let's dive into these delicious recipes!

Chia Pudding Recipes

Basic Ingredients for All Recipes

• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

• 2 tbsp. chia seeds

• 1 tbsp. maple syrup

1. Chai Chia Pudding

• Additional Ingredients:

  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

  • Tiny pinch of cardamom and ground cloves

• Topping:

  • Carrot Turmeric Garden Granola

2. Matcha Chia Pudding

• Additional Ingredient:

  • 1 tsp. matcha powder

• Topping:

  • Kale Matcha Garden Granola

3. Banana Strawberry Chia Pudding

• Additional Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp. chopped banana

  • 2 tbsp. chopped strawberries

  • Dash of cinnamon

• Topping:

  • Beetroot Ginger Garden Granola

4. Chocolate Chia Pudding

• Additional Ingredient:

  • 1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

  • Dash of cinnamon

• Topping:

  • Beetroot Ginger Garden Granola

Directions

1. Combine Ingredients: For each chia pudding, combine all ingredients (including the specific additional ingredients for the desired flavor) in a small mason jar.

2. Mix: Stir well to combine.

3. Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate overnight or for a minimum of 4 hours.

4. Serve: Before serving, stir the pudding again and add the specified topping.

Enjoy your delicious and nutritious chia puddings!

Garden Granola®, Beet Ginger 8 oz

$10.50

Garden Granola®, Kale Matcha, 8 oz

$10.50

Garden Granola®, Carrot Turmeric, 8 oz

$10.50

Yogurt Granola Breakfast Popsicle Recipe

Start your morning on a sweet note with our delightful breakfast popsicles made with yogurt and our award-winning granola! Combining creamy vanilla Greek yogurt, crunchy and colorful Garden Granola, and optional mashed berries, these frozen treats offer a refreshing and satisfying way to kickstart your day. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, they're the perfect solution for busy mornings or leisurely breakfasts alike or a sweet afternoon treat!

Gluten-Free

Ingredients

Granola

• 1-1 1/2 cups Garden Granola®

  • Beetroot Ginger Garden Granola

  • Kale Matcha Garden Granola

  • Carrot Turmeric Garden Granola

• 2 tablespoons date syrup or honey

Yogurt

• 2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt

• mashed berries of choice

Directions

In a small bowl, mix the granola and date syrup until combined. Divide the mixture evenly between 6 popsicle molds, filling them about 1/3 of the way up.

Next, fill each mold with yogurt and mashed berries if desired. Cover the molds and insert popsicle sticks.

Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight, and wake up to a refreshing breakfast treat!

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Creamy Oatmeal Bowl with Cinnamon, Matcha Granola and Peanut butter recipe

One of life's simple pleasures is starting the day with a creamy, warm bowl of oatmeal. Our delicious creamy oatmeal bowl, adorned with our Kale Matcha Garden Granola, fresh sliced bananas, a small of peanut butter pond, and a scoop of velvety vanilla skyr yogurt, is a delightful way to kickstart your winter morning!

Gluten-Free

Ingredients

oatmeal

• 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats

• 1 cup whole milk (or non-dairy milk of choice)

• 1 cup water

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 cinnamon stick

• heavy pinch of sea salt

toppings

• 1/3 cup Kale Matcha Garden Granola

• 1 banana, sliced into coins

• peanut butter

• vanilla skyr yogurt

Instructions

1. Add all oatmeal ingredients to small saucepan and bring to boil over medium-high heat.

2. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer stirring often, until thickened and oats are tender, 5-8 minutes.

3. Remove from heat and set aside for about 2 minutes to thicken and cool.

4. Using spoon or fork remove cinnamon stick from oatmeal

5. Transfer oatmeal to serving bowl.

6. Sprinkle Kale Matcha Garden Granola on one side of the bowl or as desired.

7. Add sliced banana pieces along side of the granola, or as desired.

8. On the side opposite of the granola, add creamy peanut butter.

9. Add a scoop of vanilla skyr yogurt using an ice cream scoop to the center,

10. Enjoy!

Garden Granola®, Kale Matcha, 8 oz

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Matcha Tonic Mocktail

This Matcha Tonic Mocktail is the answer to our prayers for a new refreshing drink to assuage the end-of-summer swelter we are experiencing in Chicago. Inspired by our Kale Matcha Garden Granola®, this mocktail effortlessly fuses the spice and zest of fresh ginger with the vegetal sweetness of ceremonial-grade matcha, fresh lime, and effervescent tonic water. It’s vibrant, refreshing, and invigorating like every summer sipper should be! Cheers to the perfect way to savor the last days of summer!  

Vegan & Gluten Free

Makes 1

Ingredients

• Ice cubes

• Tonic Water (I used Fever Tree)

• Lime wheels 2-3

Ginger Simple Syrup

• 1/2 c sugar

• 1/2 c water

• 1 inch knob ginger, peeled and sliced

Matcha Shot

• 1 tsp ceremonial grade matcha

• 2 oz of hot water

Directions:

Ginger Simple Syrup

1. Add 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup of sugar and 1 inch knob of peeled and thinly sliced ginger root to a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce and simmer over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved.

2. Remove from heat and let cool.

3. Strain syrup through fine mesh and set aside.

Matcha Shot

1. Combine 2 oz of hot water with 1 tsp of matcha powder.

2. Using a matcha whisk, whisk together the matcha until combined. If you don’t have a matcha whisk, you can use a small glass jar with a lid and vigorously shake the matcha and water together. Set aside and let cool.

Build the Matcha Tonic Mocktail

1. Fill a tall highball glass or tumbler to the brim with ice cubes.

2. Pour tonic water over ice leaving about an inch from the top of the glass.

3. Pour 2 teaspoons of ginger syrup into the prepared 2 oz matcha shot and stir.

4. Pour the matcha shot and ginger syrup mixture into the glass.

5. Top off glass with any remaining tonic if desired.

6. Gently stir to combine.

7. Submerge a lime wheel or two into the glass and add one to the rim to garnish.

8. Sip and enjoy!

Recipe tips

• Get it icy cold! Chill your glass in the freezer for the perfect temperature on a cool day.

• For a spicier tasting ginger simple syrup, after removing from heat, cover the saucepan to let the ginger infuse the syrup for at least one hour.

• Ginger simple syrup is great to have on hand for cocktails and mocktails and excess can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks!

Recipe and photography by Melissa of thequeenship.com.

Matcha Energy Bites

Matcha, Matcha, Matcha! We’ve got your matcha craving covered with this latest recipe.   Find Matcha in our Kale Matcha Garden Granola® AND Matcha added to the mix plus a finishing Matcha dusting on the bites!

Peanut butter, pistachios, superfood chia give them a protein boost and Medjool dates delicious on their own but so much better when mixed into these dynamite bites!

These green beauties are so delicious! So take bite and fall in love!

Created by super talented chef and photographer, Melissa of thequeenship.com | @the_queenship

MATCHA ENERGY BITES | Gluten Free + Vegan

Ingredients

4-6 Medjool dates, pitted
1 bag Victory Dance Foods Kale Matcha Garden Granola®
1/4 c peanut butter
1/4 c pistachios, shelled
2 tbsp chia seeds
1/4 c maple syrup or agave
2 tbsp matcha powder (I used @vitalproteins matcha collagen, I’ve also used organic (vegan) ceremonial matcha in this recipe.)
1/2 tsp sea salt

 Instructions

Add the above ingredients (reserving 1 tbsp of the matcha) to a food processor and pulse until it starts to come together easily. It should be pretty sticky and should be able to form a ball easily.

 Using a small cookie scoop, portion out the dough, and shape into balls.

 Roll the balls into the reserved 1 tbsp matcha powder, place on a parchment lined baking sheet, and add to an airtight container and store in the fridge.

Recipe and photography by Melissa @the_queenship | www.thequeenship.com

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Tahini Smoothie Bowl by @the_queenship →

Tahini takes this smoothie bowl from ordinary to extraordinary. Tahini made from ground sesames, sets this smoothie bowl apart and makes it luxuriously smooth and creamy. It is a rich and satisfying treat, the perfect mix of healthy and a little decadence.  
It’s sweetened naturally with frozen bananas and one Medjool date, while Maca powder and hemp hearts give it a superfood nutrient powerhouse boost! And don’t forget the toppings! Blackberries, blueberries and figs add just the right natural sweetness, with a little hint of fresh mint, and cocoa nib crunch and our #veggiepowered Garden Granola® Kale Matcha gives this smoothie bowl just the right finishing touch.  Smoothie perfection! Grab a spoon and dive in!

This wonderful Recipe and photography were created by the Melissa of the thequeenship.com and on social @the_queenship.

Tahini Smoothie Bowl | gluten free + vegan

Ingredients

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Smoothie:  

2 large frozen bananas
2 tbsp tahini
1/4 c almond milk
1 Medjool date
1/2 tsp vanilla paste
1 tbsp maca powder
1 tbsp hemp hearts
1/2 tsp Pink Himalayan salt

Toppings:

Granola - Victory Dance Foods® Kale Matcha Granola 
Mint leaves
fresh figs
blackberries
blueberries
coconut flakes
cacao nibs

Add all of the ingredients for the smoothie bowl in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth. I find using a tamper helps with blending - as there is not a lot of liquid to help it blend.

Pour into a bowl and top with the above or your favorite toppings.

Power Green Smoothie Bowl Recipe by Danielle Bear @cacaoforcoconuts_

ingredient

• 1/4 avocado⁣
• Spinach⁣
• Romaine ⁣
• 1 Tbsp sunflower seed butter⁣
• 2 scoops protein powder (Danielle used @sproutliving Vanilla Lucuma⁣)
• 1 tsp Mesquite ⁣
• 1/2 tsp @e3live BrainOn⁣
• 1/2 cup frozen steamed zucchini⁣
• 1/2 cup frozen steamed broccoli⁣
• 1/2 cup frozen mango⁣
• 1/2 a frozen banana⁣
• 3/4 cup liquid⁣

Instructions

Blend and top with kiwi, green apple and @victorydancefoods Garden Granola. This Kale Matcha flavor is amazing.⁣ Use code CFC20 for 20% off and for more amazing and delicious plant-based recipes follow @cacaoforcoconuts_