LISTEN UP HILLTOPPERS!! No time to make a snack during the day? Prepare these whole wheat walnut and carrot muffins with seed crumble in advance! 🥕

Makes 12 servings

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup wheat germ
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
3/4 cup olive oil
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups carrots, shredded
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/8 cup sunflower seeds
1/8 cup pepita seeds

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix together flour, sugar, wheat germ, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla; then add shredded carrots. Combine dry and wet ingredients together and fold in walnuts.

Divide evenly into lined muffin pan and top with sunflower and pepita seeds. Bake 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

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Hilltoppers, you CAN have your snack and eat it, too. 🤫 If you`re a busy snacker, your go-to solution for a quick energy boost might be a vending machine, but a little planning could help you strike a balance between nutrition and convenience. Here are some tips to keep in mind:

1️⃣ Make it whole. Foods in their natural forms (or only lightly processed) like fruits, vegetables, or nuts will keep you fuller for longer.

2️⃣ Choose a power combo. Aim to incorporate at least two of the following into your snack: protein, fiber, and healthy fat! Examples include apple slices with nut butter and hummus with vegetables.

3️⃣ Packaged, but powerful. Choose packaged items that are mostly whole food-based like dried chickpeas or whole-grain crackers and pair with something that has protein or fat like hummus or cheese.

4️⃣ Think beyond typical snack food. Save that small amount of leftovers or consider out-of-the-box combinations like a vegetable and hummus sandwich or composed bean salad.

When it comes to snacking, make sure you listen to your hunger cues and choose flexible, nutrient-rich options that satisfy and can create a balanced and fulfilling snack routine. If you find yourself snacking on something "less nutritious," it`s totally okay! Eating should be a pleasurable experience. #BalancedEating #SnackIdeas #MindfulEating #NourishYourBody ...

It’s pride week on the Hilltop!
Stop by Meadows Coffeehouse and rock your rainbow 🌈 with these sweet treats from our bakery! Rainbow cookies and pride cake & buttercream parfaits.
*available while supplies last
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Hilltoppers, did you know that tea is a culinary staple in countless cultures and a trendy symbol for mindfulness, restoration, and even health protection in recent years?

Does all the hype have any validity? The short answer is: Yes. But the long answer is more interesting than you’d expect. ⬇️

🍵 Tea is an open invitation to slow down and relax. Encourage some inner calm by taking time to experience the warmth, aroma, and flavor of your tea.

🔋 True teas really are energizing. Black and green teas prominently feature caffeine and threonine that heighten mental alertness and endurance during athletic activities.

💧 Tea is truly hydrating! Even though tea contains caffeine, it doesn’t have the same dehydrating effect as, say, coffee.

💚 Tea drinking has been linked to reduced risk of heart disease, some cancers, type-2 diabetes, and may even help with weight management. Phytonutrients in the leaves of Camellia sinensis (the plant from which green, black, oolong, and white teas are derived) produce antioxidant benefits!

🤧 Herbal teas are just as beneficial as their true tea counterparts. For instance, rooibos and rosehip teas both offer significant amounts of Vitamin C, which can help reduce the duration of the common cold when you consume it on a regular basis.

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