Raw Brownie Energy Bites

When that chocolate craving hits and you need something fast, look no further with these raw brownie energy bites. Not only will they satisfy that sweet tooth, but they are healthy!  Full of nutrients including plant based proteins, phytonutrients, antioxidants, probiotics, prebiotics and digestive enzymes thanks to the vegan chocolate shakeology.  

Ingredients:

1 cup walnuts

8 pitted & soften dates

pinch of himalayan pink sea salt

1/4 cup of cacao powder

1 scoop vegan chocolate shakeology

1/4 cup creamy nut butter

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

NOTE: Can be make without shakeology, as well.  Substitute 1/4 cup chia seeds and 1/4 hemp seeds in place of shakeology.  However, this reduces the nutritional value and alters the flavor making them more bitter with just the cacao powder flavoring. It removes the phytonutrients, antioxidants, probiotics, prebiotics and digestive enzymes.

Directions:

In a food processor grind the walnuts flour consistency is formed. Add the dates, blend until combined.

Add remaining ingredients and blend. Once a sticky dough is formed, use a tablespoon measurement spoon to roll the bites! 

Roll bites into desired toppings {crushed walnuts, cacao powder or plain} ENJOY!

Don't have Shakeology and want to try it?  Here is a link to a vegan sampler pack. 

 

Banana Bread Energy Bites

These banana bread energy bites taste just like banana bread! They are filled with nutrients and all the flavors that give you that banana bread flavor.

The star in these bites are the banana.  Did you know the fructose in banana is liver’s favorite source of food. It provides quick fuel to the liver and wakes up sleepy cells. Soothes the linings of the intestinal tract and also soothes the nerves attached to the intestinal tract. Contrary to popular belief, bananas are one of the most antibacterial, anti-yeast, antifungal foods.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup banana, mashed
1/2 cup nut or seed butter, melted
2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp coconut sugar
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp pink himalayan salt
1 cup gluten free oats
1 scoop plant based vanilla protein powder
1/3 cup chocolate chips 

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together except the chocolate chips.

2. Add in chocolate chips and form into about 8 balls.

3. Chill in freezer for 30 minutes for balls to firm up and enjoy!

Substitutions & Notes:

• Honey or Maple Syrup: I use maple syrup to make these vegan. 
• Nut butter: Any nut butter will work for this recipe. You can use almond butter, cashew butter, tahini or sunflower butter.
• Protein powder: I prefer the vegan chocolate shakeology as it pairs nicely with the banana bread flavors and it's full of digestive enzymes, probiotics and prebiotics.   Feel free to use your favorite brand and flavor of protein powder for this recipe.
• Chocolate chips: You could always skip the chocolate chips and add a different mix-in. Some great examples include: crushed nuts, chia seeds or ground flax seeds.

Apple Cinnamon Energy Bites

Where are all the apple lovers at? These are a no bake snack that is packed with nutrients & have that tasty cozy apple cinnamon flavor! And they come together in one bowl in about 15 minutes.  Want one?

Ingredients:

1 cup gluten-free rolled oats

1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder (I use Shakeology)

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp nutmeg

pinch of sea salt

1/2 cup diced soft dried apples

3/4 cup nut butter of choice

3 TBsp maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients using a large spoon.  (oats, protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg & sea salt)

2. Add nut butter, maple syrup, vanilla & diced apples to the dried ingredients and mix, using a large spoon, until well combined.

3. Roll mixture into approximately 1 1/2 inch balls.  You will get about 12 balls depending on size.

4. Store in refrigerator for up to a week or freezer for a couple months. Enjoy!