October is National Physical Therapy Month! Did you know the first professional physical therapy association was formed in 1921? Physical Therapists were in great need at this time in the advent of World War II and then again in the 1940s and 1950s with the nationwide polio epidemic. The role of a Physical Therapy has greatly evolved since; with therapists treating a vast variety of diagnosis and playing a key role in aiding in pain reduction and restoration of function for people all over the world. This month in honor of Physical Therapy month we are listing some of Advanced PT’s very own therapist’s favorite healthy recipes.
Snacks and Pre or Post Workout recipes
Protein Cookie Dough Bars
- Ingredients: 1 can Chickpeas, 2 tsp Vanilla, ¼ tsp baking soda, 2 tbsp Nut butter of choice, ½ cup agave or maple syrup, 2 scoop of your favorite protein powder, ¼ cup chocolate chips
- Instructions: Place chickpeas in food processor and pulse until smooth. Combine all ingredients along with chickpeas and mix well. Spread mixture out into a baking dish or cookie pan. Place in refrigerator for a couple of hours to chill. Cut into bars and enjoy. Store bars in refrigerator.
Recipe Provided by Kolton Hawk Overland Park and KC North Locations
No Bake Energy Bites
- Ingredients: ½ cup nut butter of choice, ¼ cup honey, 1 cup oats, 1 scoop protein powder, 2 ½ tbsp flax seeds, 2 tbsp chia seeds, ¼ cup add ins (nuts, dried fruit, chocolate chips)
- Instructions: Combine all ingredients and mix well. Let chill in refrigerator for ½ hour. Divide into approx. 1 inch balls and store in airtight container in refrigerator.
Recipe provided by Kolton Hawk Overland Park and KC North Locations
Main Dishes
Ravioli with Garlic Basil Oil
- Ingredients: Package of frozen cheese Ravioli, ½ cup Basil chopped, 5 garlic cloves chopped, ⅓ cup olive oil, ½ cup noodle water, salt and pepper to taste, ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese, ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- Instructions: Cook Ravioli according to package directions. Meanwhile over medium heat, heat olive oil then add garlic cloves, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, and half cup of noodle water. Reduce oil, garlic mixture to simmer. Add chopped basil and parmesan cheese right before adding noodles. Gently stir in noodles to the oil, garlic mixture and serve once parmesan cheese has melted.
Recipe provided by Dolores Branscom Blue Springs Location
White Chicken Chili
- Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth, 4 cans Great Northern or Navy Beans (drained and rinsed), 1 can Rotel or Diced Green Chilis, 1 can of Corn, 3 cups of shredded cooked chicken, 1 package of Chili White Chicken Seasoning, 1 medium Onion, Salt and Pepper to taste
- Instructions: In a large pot combine all ingredients. Simmer on medium/low heat for 30 minutes or until heated through.
Recipe provided by Stetson Hanning Blue Springs and KC North Locations
Desserts
Blueberry Coconut Dreamsicles
- Ingredients: 1 cup blueberries, ⅛ cup liquid sweetener, 1 lemon juiced, 12 ounces coconut milk (full fat)
- Instructions: Before you begin. Refrigerate the canned coconut milk for approx. 24 hours and then when you open the can you will see the creamy top which is the part you will be using for this recipe. Scoop out the cream and reserve the water for another recipe. In a medium bowl combine the berries, lemon, and sweetener mixing lightly to coat the berries. Put the coconut cream in a bowl and whip until thickened adding in the blueberry mixture while whipping. Pour mixture into popsicle molds. Put popsicle stick in place and freeze for 2-6 hours or until completely frozen.
Recipe Provided by Lisa Horalek KC North Location
