Another day Another Protein Ball…..

 I loved these simply because of the crunch they have from the Buckwheat Groats.  Super simple and easy to digest.  I think these are perfect for before or after a workout or a simple snack in the middle of the day.  I used fresh dates from the Farmer’s Market and the taste was perfect, not too sweet not too plane.  Dates have a bunch of magnesium, B vitamins, iron, zinc and more.  I played with adding both almond and peanut butter and think the taste was perfect.  Happy Snacking!

·      ½ cup Almond Butter

·      ½ cup Peanut Butter

·      1 cup Organic Gluten Free Oats

·      1 cup Buckwheat Groats (soaked for 20-30 minutes then dried)

·      2/3 cup dates (soak in warm water for 10 minutes to soften)

·      2 tbsp. hemp seeds

·      2 tbsp. chia seeds

·      2 tsp cinnamon

·      1 tbsp. coconut oil

In food processor add soaked then drained dates and place on medium to high speed to chop up.  Next, add all the other ingredients to the food processor and blend until well incorporated.  Once dough looks thoroughly mixed start to roll dough into little bite size balls.  Place balls in glass-lock Tupperware in refrigerator.  Balls stay good for up to 1 week in refrigerator or 2 weeks in freezer. Enjoy ! 

Adaptogen Fat Bites

 These bites are filled with good fat, protein, superfoods and more to keep your energy levels in control.  This recipe can be changed to use anything you have in your pantry.  Get crazy and play a little bit. 

·      1 cup coconut butter

·      ¾ cup creamy peanut butter or almond   butter

·      ¼ cup pure maple syrup

·      2 cups Organic gluten free rolled oats

·      ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes

·      ¼ cup cacao nibs

·      3 tbs chia seeds

·      2 tbs hemp seeds

·      2 tbs ground flax seeds

·      2 tbs protein powder (I use Ora Organic Protein Cacao Blend)

·      1-2 tsp. Ashwaganda

·      1-2tsp.  Maca

·      1-2 tsp. Tocos

Over medium heat melt coconut butter and slowly add peanut/or almond butter with maple syrup until well incorporated.  In a large mixing bowl add the remaining ingredients and mix.  Add coconut butter mix to large mixing bowl and stir until well combined.  Add finished mix to silicon trays and then put in freezer for about 1 hour.   You can keep these in freezer until all finished or up to 2 weeks!  Enjoy !!