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Chocolate Peppermint Energy Bites Recipe

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Chocolate Peppermint Energy Bites will help you stay energized and fully enjoy all the holiday cheer minus the sugar and chemicals.  It’s my natural version of a peppermint patty. You can make the balls or bites as big or small as you like. I like to make them small so I can pop them in my mouth or eat them on the go. As always, use organic ingredients when possible. As you may have heard me say, we aren’t necessarily overweight, we are over-toxic. If you want to find out which foods are contributing to toxicity in your body, check this out.

 I’ve even found organic candy canes at my local Earthfare store.  I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as our family does. Let me know in the comments.

Ingredients:

1 cup of raw almonds

2/3 cup pitted dates (approximately 12)

4 Tablespoons chocolate protein powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

2 Tablespoons coconut oil

1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy canes

Instructions:
  1. Place candy canes in a food processor, pour into a bowl, and set aside.
  2. Put almonds in a food processor and chop lightly.
  3. Add the dates and blend well.
  4. Add the chocolate powder, half of the crushed candy canes, and vanilla extract. peppermint extract, and coconut oil. Blend all together until starting to combine. Add a few of drops of water if needed, one at a time if necessary, to help it blend easier.
  5. Take a heaping teaspoon of the mixture in your hand and roll it into a bite-sized ball. The coconut oil will soften and it will be a bit messy. The warmth of your hand will allow the coconut oil to help bind the bite together. You will end up pushing it more together than actually rolling it.
  6. While it is still warm press and roll in the crushed peppermint candies to lightly coat.
  7. Allow the finished bites to set in the fridge for 30 minutes to re-solidify the coconut oil.

Serve and enjoy with family and friends. Store in the refrigerator. Makes approximately 24.

Black Cherry Smoothie in glass jar

Smoothie Recipes

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The simplest and most delicious way to add more plants to your diet is through easy smoothie recipes. Consuming plants add more fiber and antioxidants to your diet. Plants are the key to reduce disease and inflammation plus maintain a healthy pH for proper digestion.

Protein Options

If you need a clean, tasty plant-based protein powder that is also delicious, try PowerMeal which is what I use and recommend. This link will save you 20%.

Smoothie Recipes

Here are a few recipes I love:

Black Cherry Smoothie in glass jarCherry Pie Smoothie

  • 1/2 cup frozen organic cherries
  • 1/2 cup organic vanilla plant-based yogurt
  • 1 cup water or coconut milk
  • 1/3-1/2  frozen banana
  • 1 scoop vanilla plant-based protein. Blend all in a blender or Vitamix. Enjoy!!

Winter Spice

  • 3 oz organic apple juice
  • 1 red organic apple sliced
  • 1 scoop frozen organic vanilla plant-based yogurt
  • 1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
  • 1 scoop vanilla plant-based protein

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Christmas Coconut:

  • 1/4 cup apple juice or water
  • 1/2 cup grated unsweetened coconut
  • 1 T coconut oil or coconut cream
  • 1 tbsp. coconut milk
  • 1 banana frozen
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 1 scoop vanilla plant-based protein

Peppermint Delight

  • 1 cup plant-based milk (use oil free brands like Malk or Califia)
  • ½ cup vanilla organic plant-based yogurt
  • 1/8 tsp Peppermint Extract or 1 drop peppermint essential oil (food grade)
  • 1 scoop vanilla plant-based protein

Pumpkin Gingerbread Smoothie

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup pureed pumpkin, organic (not pumpkin pie mix)
  • 1 tbsp blackstrap molasses
  • 1 small frozen banana
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • pinch nutmeg
  • Ice, if desired

Soak the oats, almond milk, and chia seeds for at least an hour or overnight. This helps them digest better and it also gives the smoothie a smoother texture.

Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Add ice if desired.

Pear Ginger Smoothie

  • 1 organic sliced pear
  • 1-1 1/2 inch of ginger root (peeled)
  • 2 cups of water or plant-based milk plus ice
  • 2 scoops of vanilla plant-based protein
  • 2 scoops Phytogolds (ginger, turmeric, mango, cardamom, vanilla bean and black pepper fruit)* optional

*Phytogolds powder helps optimize digestive health and antioxidant capacity with a blend of phytonutrient-rich superfoods and fermented golden botanicals.

Blend all in blender or Vitamix.  This is one of my favorites! Makes 2 servings.

Chocolate Covered Cherries

  • 1 cup water or plant-based milk
  • ½ c organic sweet cherries pitted fresh or frozen
  • 1 scoop chocolate plant-based protein
  • Add a few ice cubes if you use fresh cherries versus frozen if you like it chilled

Blend in blender or Vitamix and enjoy!