With summer on the horizon, so do new ambitions and opportunities to grow beyond academics. Over the past two years, I have dedicated myself to implementing healthier everyday habits into my life. Despite being an athlete, I discovered that there are ways to improve your wellness and health even further—especially by taking the right steps. 

In this instance, I used to be an extremely picky eater—so being able to create a pallet that I could stay consistent with and still enjoy was something that took a long time. 

Today, however, I wanted to share three of my favorite recipes, snacks, and meal ideas that help with fueling my day and mood. 

Yogurt Bowls

I have been a huge fan and advocate for yogurt bowls for a while now. Personally, I love how versatile they are when it comes to toppings, and they can act as a breakfast, snack, or even a dessert! 

Addie’s Ideal Yogurt Bowl:

• 3 spoonfuls of plain Greek yogurt (I really love the Costco brand)
• Frozen blueberries
• small strawberries
• Granola 
• almonds 
• Peanut butter
• honey

Avocado Toast 

If you know anything about me, it’s that I love avocados. Whether it’s guacamole and chips, or it’s on a piece of sourdough—I will always make room for it. 

Personally, I really like to get slices of sourdough bread, mashed avocado (mixed with salt, pepper, and garlic powder), and top it with a fried egg. 

I’ve seen some people put cottage cheese or honey on their toast, and I have yet to try it—but it’s definitely another fantastic source of protein!

Homemade 2 or 3-ingredient protein everything bagels 

This is something I saw about five months ago, when I was searching for protein alternatives when making meals. That’s when I discovered that if you combine plain Greek yogurt, with flour, and a little bit of baking powder—you can create homemade protein bagels!

Below I listed the steps for how I make them:

• get a couple scoops of Greek yogurt and estimate a reasonable amount of powder (you can add more of either until you get the dough-like consistency)
• knead the dough until everything is completely mixed together 
• add baking powder to make the dough fluffier (I usually don’t, but I’ve heard this works well)
• Add a pinch of salt to the dough for flavor *optional*
• then, lay tin foil over a tray (I typically use an air fryer for mine) 
• after spraying anti-stick spray on the foil, make sure that you roll your dough into bagel-like shapes 
• next, you’ll take one egg and stir it separately in a small bowl
• after the egg is completely mixed, coat the top of the bagel lightly with the egg, and then add your everything bagel seasoning to top it off
• I like to leave my bagel in the air fryer normally for about 15 minutes at the default temperature, and I just take them out once they start to turn golden brown 
• after taking them out, let them sit for 5-10 minutes, and then you have your own homemade protein bagel!