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Joy Bauer’s Trail Mix Cookies.Kelly Harrison<\/p>\nThat mid-afternoon slump can hit hard. But instead of reaching for another cup of coffee or a sugary snack, try one of these smart picks to help you recharge. Each one brings something a little different to the table \u2014 steady energy, nourishing ingredients and plenty of deliciousness. From my healthy trail mix cookies to a colorful strawberry matcha iced latte and a creamy hummus-inspired lentil dip, these recipes provide energy and a little joy to your afternoon routine.<\/p>\n
Joy Bauer’s Trail Mix Cookies.Kelly Harrison<\/p>\n
These cookies are a fun, wholesome twist on classic trail mix and make a great afternoon treat. Oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit come together in a soft-centered cookie with just the right amount of crunch and chew. Bake a batch ahead of time and you\u2019ll have an easy grab-and-go snack ready whenever the 3 p.m. slump hits.<\/p>\n
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Joy Bauer’s Matcha Strawberry Iced Latte.Cara Leonard<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re in the mood for a special sip, this layered latte is as uplifting as it is pretty. The strawberry base adds natural sweetness along with vitamin C and antioxidants, while the matcha delivers protective catechins, L-theanine and a gentle caffeine lift to promote calm, focused energy. It\u2019s refreshing and colorful, and feels like a coffee shop treat you can make at home in minutes.<\/p>\n
LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHY<\/p>\n If you\u2019re craving something savory, this lentil hummus is a great one to have on hand. It\u2019s creamy, flavorful and rich in plant-based protein and fiber to help keep you fueled and satisfied through the rest of the day. Pair it with crunchy veggies or whole-grain crackers for an easy snack that really goes the distance.<\/p>\n Joy Bauer has joined the Start TODAY family! Download the Start TODAY app to get Joy\u2019s<\/a> weekly meal plan with a FREE 7-day trial<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"That mid-afternoon slump can hit hard. But instead of reaching for another cup of coffee or a sugary…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":397153,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[163,85,46,543],"class_list":{"0":"post-397152","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nutrition","8":"tag-health","9":"tag-il","10":"tag-israel","11":"tag-nutrition"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/397152","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=397152"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/397152\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/397153"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=397152"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=397152"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=397152"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"Lentil](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/joy-bauer-today-main-181004-hummos.jpg\")
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