PEANUT CHOC CHIP COOKIE DOUGH BITES

Cookie dough bites that are good for you?! Umm whaaaat?! Yup, this Another one that falls into the glutenfree, sugar free, paleo, vegan and chemical free categories. Generally I'm a huge fan of a protein ball but I have to admit that these would have to be up there with the best that I've had. Packed full of protein and good fats these balls are a great energy boost and free of any nasties. Super quick and easy to make annnnnnd they taste so god damn good it might be hard to keep them around for long.

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup peanuts
1/2 cup pb2 powder
1/4 cup coconut oil
3/4 cup apple sauce
1 tbs lacuma powder
3/4 cup vegan vanilla protein
2 tbs desiccated coconut
1/4 cup almond meal
1/4 cup cacao nibs

HOW:
- Take the peanuts and the cashews and give them a quick 5 Sec whiz in a bullet Bullet blender. The idea is to keep them rough and chunky, this will keep your balls texturally exciting. Transfer them to a medium sized mixing bowl.
- Add the remainder of the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl and stir until combined.
- Add the apple sauce and get mixing! The mixture should start to be getting a little dough like. You want this to stay on the dryer side but still mould-able. If it's too dry add 1 tbs of water and stir again.
- It's now time to be a baller and get Rollin'! Aim for balls about 1 inch or so in diameter. The mix should make around 15-17 balls depending on size.
- Store in an air tight container in the fridge and enjoy!

Nutritional info:
Serves 17
Calories: 112
Carbs: 5
Fat: 8
Protein: 6
Sugar:2

NUTTY COCONUT CACAO BARK

Ok so I had some serious chocolate needs that had to be dealt with but was also on a mission to keep up with the whole healthy, paleo, sugar free "Need to keep my abs visible" eating plan annnnnnnd this is the result of that.

This recipe makes 2 serves- treats in small doses to stop a hungry choc-o-holic monster suddenly appearing from within and the next thing you know its disappeared. If making for guests I would suggest doubling the mix.

INGREDIENTS:
1/4 Cup Organic virgin Coconut Oil
3 tbs "Naked Chocolat" by The Healthy Chef (this stuff is RIDIC but if you can't get a hold of it substitute for 2tbs Cacao, 1 tbs Mesquite, 1 tsp Stevia)
1 tbs Mesquite powder
3 tbs Raw Cacao powder
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup cacao nibs
1/4 cup roasted and smashed up almonds


HOW:
- Combine all ingredients except the almonds and nibs together to form a melted chocolate type consistency.
- Add in the 1/2 cup of Silvered almonds
- Spread choice mix super thin on baking paper, before it sets sprinkle with cacao nibs nd roasted almonds
- Place in freezer for 10 mins
- Break in to pieces and you've got yourself one crazy delicious healthy choice treat. 

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CHOC PEANUT VEGAN ENERGY BALLS

Super rich, fudge like consistency, these guys are packed full of goodies. Raw, Gluten-free, paleo, Vegan, refined sugar free sooooooo pretty much ticking all the boxes. Perfect pre workout or as a mid afternoon snack to help you power through.

INGREDIENTS:
8 Medjool dates
1/3 cup ground Flax
1/4 cup peanuts
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup PB2 (powdered peanut butter)
3 tbs chia seeds
1/3 cup water
Cacao nibs/ flaxseeds / cinnamon to roll balls in

HOW:
- Heat Dates in a pan over a low heat until sticky and tacky
- Combine all dry ingredients with the dates
- Slowly add the water and mixing the ingredients together, keep adding water until a dough like form is made.
- Scoop mix into tablespoon sized balls, roll with hand and roll in Cacao/flax mix to seal.
 

Remember these guys are refined sugar free and good for you  but still should be treated as a sweet treat. Enjoy!!

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CACAO CHERRY COCONUT AKA "CHERRY RIPE" SMOOTHIE

"Cherry Ripe" classic Aussie chocolate and this smoothie is about as close as it gets as far as a smoothie goes. Not a bad post workout recovery treat at all, so thick you'll need to eat it with a spoon (HUGE WIN!) annnnnnd with zero guilt. This bad boy will have to make a regular appearance I think. 

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup of Frozen Cherries
1 cup of water
1 scoop of Vega protein and greens
1 tsp Cacao powder
1 tbs Cacao nibs
1 tbs shredded coconut

BLEND!!