Busy season is officially underway and while we hope you’re finding ways to maintain some balance, we understand the pressure tax and audit professionals face during this time. With long days and multiple deadlines, stress levels can quickly rise, making it challenging to stay energized and focused.
The temptation to reach for quick, unhealthy options during busy season is all too common, but maintaining a balanced diet is key to staying sharp and productive. Unsurprisingly, many public accounting professionals have turned to platforms like Reddit’s r/accounting community for advice on busy season snacking.
In our previous blog, 5 ways to look after your wellbeing during busy season, we explored tips to help you stay grounded. This season, inspired by the power of food to bring people together (and the fact that free team meals consistently rank as a favorite busy season perk), we’re excited to launch a simple, healthy recipe series.
First up? Healthy chocolate! Arran Jaiswal has whipped up a quick and easy recipe that satisfies your sweet tooth while providing the slow-release energy you need to power through those long workdays. Let’s dive in!
Healthy chocolate recipe
Ingredients:
- ⅓ – ½ cup coconut oil
- 4 tbsp almond butter
- 2 tbsp almond flakes
- 2 tbsp shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp walnuts or pecans
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- Pinch of salt
Method:
- Crush the walnuts (or pecans) with a rolling pin, keeping the pieces relatively large for added texture
- Melt the coconut oil on the stovetop or in the microwave
- Warm the almond butter until it’s easy to mix
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well
- Spread the mixture onto a tray lined with parchment paper
- Refrigerate for 3 hours or freeze for 30 minutes until set
- Cut into pieces and enjoy!
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If you give this recipe a try or have your own favorite meal prep or snack ideas – we’d love to hear from you.
