Desserts & Snacks

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Fool-proof, no-bake, 1-bowl recipe for deliciously nutritious Chia & Granola Bites.

 

Ingredients:
– 1 cup oats
– 1/2 cup chia
– 1/2 cup nut butter (I used cashew)
– 1/4 cup honey
– 1 tsp vanilla
– 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

Directions:

  • Stir all ingredients together in a bowl (I found warming honey & nut butter slightly made it easier to mix).
  • With damp hands, roll approx. 1 tablespoon of mixture at a time into balls.
  • Place on parchment paper and allow to set in fridge for 10-20 minutes.

Enjoy!

 


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This recipe is high in protein and complex carbohydrates, making it a perfect post-workout snack, or simply a decadent, yet nutrient-packed treat!

Ingredients:
– 3/4 cup ground almonds/ almond flour
– 1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
– 1/4 cup hemp hearts (can be substituted for chia seed or ground flax seed)
– 1/4 cup honey
– 1/4 cup coconut oil
– 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
– 1/3 cup shredded coconut

Directions:
– Melt chocolate chips together with honey and coconut oil over medium-low heat.
– Remove from heat. Add all remaining ingredients except for shredded coconut. Mix until thick paste forms.
– Using damp hands, roll approximately 1 tablespoon of mixture into ball and then roll in shredded coconut to cover.
– Place in fridge to set. Makes approximately 15 balls.

Enjoy!

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Ingredients:

– 2.5 cups rolled oats
– 1 cup slivered almonds (or any other nut you prefer!
– 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
– 1/3 cup molasses
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 1/4 cup coconut oil (or butter/ margarine)
– 1/2 tsp cinammon
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1/2 tsp vanilla
– 1/2 cup raisins (or any dried fruit)
– 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional but delicious)
– 1/4 cup dried coconut (options)

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Place oats and nuts on baking tray and toast for 10 minutes to bring out flavor (optional step).
  • Heat oil, sugar, molasses, vanilla, cinnamon and salt over low heat in small saucepan until all ingredients combined.
  • Place toasted oat mixture in large bowl along with any additional dried fruit/ seeds/ chocolate desired. Top with oil mixture and stir until coated.
  • Press mixture into lined baking tray and press down with spatula. Chill in fridge for about an hour.
  • Cut into bars and store in airtight container. Enjoy!