Chocolate Protein Balls

Chocolate Protein Balls

I don’t know about you guys, but do you ever find yourself in DESPERATE need of a pick me up…

…preferably chocolate?

Well this is probably one of the most perfect solutions to that problem. Not only are these a sweet treat, they are packed with healthy fats and protein that will satisfy your cravings, help you to feel full, and provide nutrients in your body. 

 INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup almond meal

• 6 dates (Pre-soaked in warm water for about 30 minutes)

• 1 heaping Tbsp. Almond Butter

• Fat from the top of a can of Coconut Milk

• 1/4 cup Shredded Coconut 

• 3Tbsp. Cocoa Powder

• Pinch of Salt

• Generous dash of Cinnamon

• 2Tbsp. Chia Seeds

• 1/4 cup Hemp Seeds 

DIRECTIONS
Soak dates in warm water for about 30 minutes until soft.

Blend everything together until everything is combined.

Hand roll into balls and then roll in cocoa powder, cacao nibs, coconut, etc.

Let them set in the freezer for about half hour, store in the fridge and enjoy!

Raw Vegan Birthday Cake

I don’t know about you, but combining food intolerances and birthday cake means a good amount of disappointment...

That is a disappointment if you don’t start thinking out of the box!

After the end of my lovely candida diet where sugar was a no go, I was able to incorporate some sweets again and decided that instead of going with anything store bought I would get resourceful!

I had seen a recipe for a raw vegan cake and had been wanting to try one for a long while so I figured it was the perfect time to begin trying! The first year I attempted a double chocolate raw vegan cake, and it turned out smashing. Even my skeptical family members had little to poke fun at because heck, it was awesome. This year I decided to take a crack at it again, only this time with a coconut chocolate cherry Raw Vegan cake!  

Here’s the semi-exact recipe…

Crust

The crust was a last minute scramble of sunflower seeds, walnuts, dates, and a smidge of almond butter, for experiment's sake…

·         1 cup Sunflower Seeds

·         6-7 soaked Dates

·         Pinch of Salt

·         1 cup Walnuts

·         2Tbsp Almond Butter

Blend in food processor until roughly chopped.

Spread mixture evenly across the bottom of a pie dish and place in freezer.

Layer #1

The first layer was simply Cashews, Coconut milk, and Dates for a creamy coconut layer.

For this layer, you will need soaked cashews. You can soak them in cold water for about 5 hours or in hot water for 2 hours.

·         1 cup soaked Cashews

·         5 soaked Dates

·         1/3 can full-fat Coconut milk

·         1 tsp Vanilla

Blend together and spread evenly in pie pan, then place in freezer.

Layer #2

The second was the same coconut, cashew dates but to flavor it I added about 3/4th cup frozen cherries. This layer would have been awesome with a hint of lemon juice.

·         1 & ½ cup soaked Cashews

·         5 soaked Dates

·         1/3rd can full-fat Coconut milk

·         3/4th cup Frozen Cherries

·         2 tsp Lemon juice

Blend it like it’s hot, but store it in the freezer…

Layer #3

The third layer was again coconut, cashew, and dates with about ½ cup cocoa powder and a pinch of salt.

·         1 & ½ cups Soaked Cashews

·         6-7 Soaked Dates

·         1/3rd can full-fat Coconut Milk

·         2tbsp Maple Syrup

·         Pinch of Salt

·         1/3rd cup Cocoa Powder

This will be your last layer so let it freeze then top with your favorites! I used coconut and since I am not a vegan I added some honey on top, but feel free to jazz this one up however you would like!

Let me know if you have any Bomb Vegan cake recipes up your sleeve, or if you decide to give this one a try let me know!

Low Sugar Smoothie

Chocolate Cherry Almond Smoothie Bowl

When I began the candida diet I quickly found out that my sweet tooth was extremely limited. Limited that is, until I found out that you can make smoothies that taste and look like Ice Cream!

Unfortunately most smoothie bowl recipes include bananas which are too high sugar for the Candida diet so of course I had to create my own recipe. My goal here was to keep it lower in sugar while keeping the taste and consistency on point.

So here is the smoothie recipe you have been awaiting for!

Ingredients

·         1/3rd cup frozen Dark Cherries ( Make            sure they are not sweetened*)

·         2-4 ice cubes

·         1 Tbsp. Almond Butter

·         1 Tbsp. Avocado

·         2Tbsp Anthony’s Pea Protein

·         1 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder

·         Handful of Spinach or Kale

·         2-3 drops of stevia

Top with my Chocolate Granola, Chia Seeds, Cashews, Coconut, etc. & Enjoy!

5 Ingredient Gluten Free Granola

As you might know or not know I am a HUGE chocolate fanatic. I also am quite fond of creating healthy foods that can pass as a dessert or a meal! This Chocolate granola meats all the requirements of a healthy gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, vegan alternative to the sugar and additive filled products you might find in the cereal aisle.

INGREDIENTS 

·         1 cup Gluten Free Oats

·         1/4th cup Cocoa Powder

·         2 Tbsp Coconut Oil  

·         Pinch of salt

·         Sweetener to taste

Mix all the ingredients together.

Feel free to add any extras you might enjoy such as coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, Pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, vanilla, etc. The beauty of this recipe is that it’s so simple and adjustable to whatever you prefer!

You can also chose to eat it raw or toast it in a skillet on medium heat for about 5 to 10 minutes.

Once it are done enjoy as a meal, snack or topping for your favorite treats such as ice cream, yogurt and smoothies!