Omg do we have a treat for you today! Nadia from Mum & Daughter Blog is visiting us and she brought heaven in a bliss ball!
Hello and a huge thank you to Arie-Elle & Brooke for having me….
I am Nadia, a 28 year-old Sydney-sider, devoted and quite literally obsessed with providing information and tools to empower others in living a life of wellness; to be the best that they can!
Having always been hungry (excuse the pun) for health, fitness & wellbeing information, it made complete sense to work within this field. However what made even more sense is that I have been through it all…
From champion swimmer to heavy-smoker and partier, triathlete, pasta-addict and cross fitter to wellness writer and passionate ambassador; showing the light to those who can’t quite see it for themselves… yet!
There is not a whole lot that I haven’t seen or done when it comes to our bodies and health. Drawing on this experience and my clear understanding that we are capable of ultimate vitality; I created a health and fitness blog with my incredibly inspiring Personal Trainer Mum; Viv; bringing this message to as many people that are wanting to listen.
Awesomely, I am also about to become a first-time author! Look out for my wholefoods based recipe eBook available in a matter of weeks on iBooks.
A huge part of my journey over the past 8 years has been learning how to cook and eat wholefoods without ever feeling like I am “missing out!”
In fact if you were to ask what my non-negotiable looked like each day it would include nourishing and fueling myself. Although I like to take a relaxed and balanced approach to my eating and wellbeing in general, I avoid processed food 95% of the time with one very simple method. I make the food that I eat, myself, with my own hands, with good intentions for my body and with love.
As well as a good variety (and rainbow) of food choices each day, I look to include a solid amount of protein and fats. Not only do these help my skin glow, my hair shine and my nails grow, though they also allow me to push my body to new limits in training and feel fuller for longer!
Not bad right??
Plus most of us like the idea of a sweet treat every now and then – especially of an afternoon.
Enter…. Raw Salted Caramel Protein Balls.
The recipe is such an easy way to add more protein, fats and quality carbohydrates in your diet, is delicious and also helps you avoid the post-sugar slump of processed, off-the-shelf snacks.
Super simple, nutritious and delicious snacks that can be made in advance, enjoyed on the go and are not too high in calories!
As good, if not better, than they sound and I hope will be enjoyed the next time that you need a little snack that also does wonders for your body!
This recipe is gluten-free and can easily be vegan should you use a rice or pea protein powder.
Note – don’t be put off by the salt – it tastes amazing!
Raw Salted Caramel Protein Balls – makes 18 small balls
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup cashews
- 1/2 cup dessicated coconut (without preservatives!)
- 1 scoop of quality protein powder of your choice (pea, rice or whey)
- 15-16 Medjool dates
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons raw pepitas
- 2 tablespoons water
- Good crack/pinch of salt
- Extra coconut for rolling
WHAT TO DO
1. Blend cashews first in a food processor until in chunk-form
2. Add all other ingredients and blend until formed
3. Pour extra coconut into a bowl
3. Roll mixture into small balls and coat in the bowl of dessicated coconut
4. Freeze to set and enjoy!
These balls will last in your freezer for 2 weeks and are equally delicious if stored in the fridge, once set.
Nutritional information for an average 30g ball:
Calories – 129
Protein – 3.8g
Fat – 6.7g
Carbohydrates – 12.1g
This recipe originally appeared here https://mumanddaughter.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/raw-salted-caramel-protein-balls/
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Nadia xxx