easy recipes for every golfer

Try your hand at some of our favorite recipes for snack, meals, drinks and more! Do you have a great recipe that you want to share with the rest of the Mass Golf Community? Let us know!

HEALTHY HOLIDAY BARK

Pumpkin everything! These healthy pumpkin bars are a great source of fiber and Vitamin A, plus they have little sugar. Just what you need for a mid round pick me up this fall!

Ingredients

Instructions

PUMPKIN BARS

Pumpkin everything! These healthy pumpkin bars are a great source of fiber and Vitamin A, plus they have little sugar. Just what you need for a mid round pick me up this fall!

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or gluten free flour blend)
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil (slightly cooled)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (or raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped walnuts)

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and coat an 8 x 8 pan with nonstick spray.
• Add all ingredients to a medium bowl and stir together to combine thoroughly, but gently.
• Place batter into prepared and smooth with a spatula so the batter is evenly distributed in the pan.
• Bake for 20-24 minutes or until lightly golden brown around the edges and a cake tester inserted into the middle comes out cleanly.
• Remove from oven, place pan on a wire rack and allow to cool completely before slicing.
• Serve warm, at room temp, or chilled.

EASY EGG BITES

One of the easiest and most customizable recipe you can work with are these little egg bites that are perfect for that pre round protein boost you need.

Ingredients

• 8 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons milk (any type will work)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh chives (sub: fresh basil or parsley)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• Toppings: You get to decide! Chop your vegetable and or meet/protein toppings into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup of shredded cheese of choice…Again, you get to decide!

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously grease a muffin pan.
• In a measuring cup with spout, whisk together the eggs, milk, chives, salt and pepper.
• Carefully fill each muffin cup about 3/4 of the way full with the egg mixture. Divide the toppings evenly among the muffin cups, sprinkling them on top.
• Bake on the center rack for about 13 minutes, or until eggs are just set in the middle. Remove to a cooling rack and let cool for a few minutes. Run a butter knife around the edges of each egg bite and gently remove each one to the cooling rack.
• Once cooled, store in an air-tight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. To warm up later, microwave in 10 second increments just until warmed through. Do not overcook or they will become rubbery.

Raspberry Lime Mojito

We think that August is the perfect time for a fun summer drink. Mocktail or Cocktail…you get to decide!

Ingredients

• ½ Cup Raspberries
• 7 Mint Leaves
• ¼ fl. oz. Simple Syrup
• 1 fl. oz. White Rum (Cocktail Recipe Only, Leave Out For Mocktail)
• ½ fl. oz. Fresh Lime Juice
• 3 fl. oz. Club Soda
• Ice

Instructions

• Add raspberries, mint leaves, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker; mash gently with muddler (or back of a spoon) until raspberries release juices and mint looks bruised.
• Add rum and lime juice.
• Fill shaker half-full of ice; place cover firmly on top. Shake for 15 to 20 seconds; pour into a wine glass without straining.
• Top with club soda and additional ice, as desired; for garnish, place mint sprig and raspberries on top.

Chickpea Brownies

Jenna Walkiewicz, Mass Golf’s Assistant Director of Member Growth & Services, promises that these taste good and are a great little indulgence.

Ingredients

• 1 15oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• ¼ cup unsalted organic grass-fed butter
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ tsp. baking powder
• 1 pinch of sea salt
• ¼ cup dark chocolate chips

You will also need parchment paper and nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350
• Line 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper, coat with spray and set aside.
• Place chickpeas, butter, eggs, maple syrup, extract, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a blender or food processor; cover. Blend until smooth.
• Add chocolate chips and mix by hand until blended.
• Evenly spread batter into prepared pan.
• Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick from the center of the pan comes out clean.

Overnight oats

Jenna Walkiewicz, Mass Golf’s Assistant Director of Member Growth & Services, gives her spin on overnight oats! Feel free to add your own twist on adding to the oats/milk base.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup oats
• Mixed berries (or fruit of choice)
• Coconut shreds
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• 1/3 cup of your favorite milk – I prefer almond or oat
• 1 tsp of pure maple syrup or honey

Pop in the fridge overnight and enjoy in the morning!

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JENNA’S ZUCCHINI BREAD

Mass Golf’s Assistant Director of Member Growth & Services, Jenna Walkiewicz, is happy to share with you her own Zucchini Bread recipe. With this recipe you can bake two loaves, so you can savor one and leave the other in the freezer!

Ingredients

• 6 large egg whites (3⁄4 cup)
• 1⁄4 cup extra-virgin, organic coconut oil, melted
• 1⁄2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1⁄3 cup coconut sugar
• 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 3⁄4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 3⁄4 tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
• 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
• 2 1⁄2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 1⁄2 medium zucchini)
• 1⁄2 cup chopped raw walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.

2. Lightly coat two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans with spray.

3. Combine egg whites, oil, applesauce, sugar, and extract in a large bowl; mix well. Set aside.

4. Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; mix well.

5. Add flour mixture to egg mixture; mix until just blended.

6. Fold in zucchini and walnuts; mix until just blended.

7. Divide batter evenly between the two pans.

8. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown and tester inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. Cool bread in pans for 5 to 10 minutes, remove from pans and transfer to wire rack; cool completely.

10. Slice into ten slices per loaf. Enjoy!

BLUEBERRY PEACH SMOOTHIE

The ingredients speak for themselves. This super fresh smoothie is just what we need to start the spring season off right!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peaches
• 2 Tbsp. chia seeds (or flax seeds) or 2 scoops collagen protein
• 1 cup spinach or greens
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup water or milk (of choice)

Pistachio oat squares

Try these 6-ingredient pistachio oat squares for something sweet and salty. GF and Vegan

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw shelled pistachios
• 1 cup rolled oats*
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ cup maple syrup, more for drizzling on top
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ⅓ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• additional handful of chopped pistachios for the topping

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper. In a food processor with the S blade attached, process the pistachios, oats, and salt for about 30 seconds, until a meal starts to form. Drizzle in the maple syrup and olive oil while the motor is still running and the meal begins to come together into a crumbly, almost-wet dough.
• Press the dough evenly into the pan and cover it with coconut flakes and remaining pistachios. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the coconut is nice and golden brown and the dough is cooked through. You want the squares to still be a little soft – don’t overbake these.
• Carefully lift the cooled dough out of the pan by holding two sides of the parchment paper. Cut it into squares. Drizzle a little maple syrup over the top for extra sweetness, if you like. Store the squares in a sealed container for up to a week.

WINTER FARRO SALAD

Farro is packed full of fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Enjoy this Winter Farro Salad warm for something comforting and filling during these colder months.

Ingredients

Instructions

TURMERIC LATTE

Turmeric has also long been regarded as a valuable spice in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory.

Pour the milk into a saucepan and cook over high heat until it’s hot, but don’t bring it to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the rest of the ingredients.  A milk frother will get a better texture. You can also blend the hot milk with the rest of the ingredients in a blender if you want.

Ingredients

GINGERBREAD LATTE OVERNIGHT OATS

A.K.A. Intern Hogan May’s Gingerbread Healthy Oats – Thank you Hogan!

Gingerbread Latte Overnight Oats are an easy, healthy, and delicious make-ahead breakfast that’s packed with fiber to keep you full for hours on end. Old fashioned rolled oats are soaked overnight in a mixture of coffee and milk and infused with molasses and warm, fragrant spices for a holiday-inspired breakfast that can be enjoyed all winter long!

Ingredients

• 1 cup oats (NOT instant!)
• 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or other milk of choice)
• 1/2 cup brewed coffee
• 1.5 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp molasses
• 1.5 tsp pure maple syrup
• 3/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a small container with lid. Cover with lid and shake well to combine. Place in refrigerator overnight (or at least 4 hours) to thicken.
• In the morning, remove lid and stir oats, adding additional milk as needed to achieve desired consistency. Divide oats among two bowls and top with nut butter, granola, fruit, or other desired toppings. Enjoy cold or reheat in the microwave if you prefer to eat them warm.

APPLE PIE CHIA SMOOTHIE

This smoothie tastes just like apple pie! The chia seeds have plenty of fiber and protein to keep you full.

Ingredients

• 1 apple cut into small pieces
• 1 cup almond milk (can be substituted for any dairy/dairy free milk)
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• pinch nutmeg and salt

PUMPKIN PROTEIN MUFFINS

Going full send into Fall with these high protein and low carb muffins!  P.S. You can add chocolate chips to take it to the next level.

All-Natural Gatorade Alternative

• 1 cup coconut water
• ⅛ cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed and strained
• ⅛ cup lime juice, freshly squeezed and strained
• 1 Tbsp raw honey
• a pinch of Himalayan salt, fine

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to your blender. Process on high 2-3 minutes until honey is fully incorporated.
2. Pour into an ice-filled glass and enjoy!

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naomi’s No Bake Date Ball Recipe

(Can be gluten and dairy free)

Do you have any ingredients in a recipe already in your house? I almost never do. That’s how I came up with my Date Ball Recipe. It all depends upon what you have in your house. If you don’t have some of these items, start off with the dry ingredients of what you have and then slowly add the wet ingredients to bind them. Trust me, this isn’t going to be perfect, but you’ll get the hang of it once you give it a few goes of what ingredients work well together. My favorite ingredient that helps bind the date balls are dates! They taste delicious, are good for you, and are a perfect binder for your dates balls.

This is a great snack for the golf course. I keep a few of them in zip lock baggies and put in the fridge overnight. Then I just pop one in my mouth on the golf course and it’s a no mess protein boost!

Recipe (Items I had in my house this weekend)

Dry Ingredients

• 1 ¼ Cup Quick Oats
• 1/3 Cup Cocoa Powder
• 1/3 Cup Ground Flaxseed
• 3 Tablespoons Chia Seeds or more if you like
• 1 Cup Nuts (Use any you have, I used half almonds and half cashews)
• 1/3 Cup Protein Powder (If you want a little protein boost. I like that it has a lot of protein and the taste as the one I have is chocolate flavored)
• 1/3 Cup Cocoa Powder (I like chocolate so this is a healthy addition that makes it taste good)
• 1/3 – ½ Cup Chocolate Chips (up to you, you can’t go wrong with chocolate!)

Wet Ingredients

• 2 Cups Dates
• 1 Cup Water
• 1/3 Cup Honey/Agave Nectar

Steps:

1. Blend Quick Oats in a blender on medium until smooth. About 45 seconds. The amount will go down to around 1 cup after blended.
2. Add all other dry ingredients except for chocolate chips and nuts on low and stop every 30 seconds to mix/make sure everything is getting chopped up. Some items will stick to the bottom, so just give it a little mix. I like to add in a bit at a time instead of adding everything in. Keep stopping every 30 seconds until the mixture is almost fine. About 1-2 minutes depending upon your blender. Add in the nuts and blend for about 30 seconds – 2 minutes. If you want it more chunky go less if you want it more creamy keep it blending longer.
3. Bring mixture out into a bowl and put to the side.
4. Cut dates in thirds or fourths. The best dates to use are big ones that aren’t dried out. Add dates to the blender with 1/2 Cup of Water. Add more if your blender can’t chop it up. Blend until smooth, around a minute.
5. Add ½ Cup of wet ingredients at a time to the bowl of dry ingredients along with the honey until you can form the ingredients into a ball and it can stick.
6. Add in chopped chocolate chips. I like to use mini chips so I don’t have to chop them up. If you want chunks go for bigger chops, if you want a few more  chocolate bits in each bite then chop smaller, get mini chocolate chips or add more chocolate! If you couldn’t tell I like chocolate.
7. Form into bite size date balls and voila!

This recipe is more of a guideline than a true recipe. My mindset into making these is start off with dry, add wet and have fun with flavors! If you want to add dried fruit go for it! Add in a banana if you like the taste as it will help bind your dry ingredients as well or some people like to add applesauce. Think of the taste you want before making them. I was thinking chocolate. Sometimes I make a more nutty tasting ones, blueberry ones or just add in things and see how it turns out. It’s all up to your imagination. Try out some combos and let me know how it turns out.