Cacao Mint Protein BOMB!

Mint and chocolate....YUM! These are super easy little protein power balls that are clean eating, but hit the spot when you're craving something sweet!

I saw this new flavour of BOUNCE bomb in the store and had to try and make my own! It was covered in raw cacao nibs...crunchy and delicious! 

I did a side by side taste comparison and it was pretty close, if I do say so myself! Give this recipe a try.

Recipe:

1 cup of dates (soaked in hot water for 1/2 hour -then discard water)

1/2 cup all natural nut butter (I used peanut)

dash of sea salt

2 tbsp hot water

2 tbsp cocoa powder

1 tsp peppermint extract

1 1/2 scoops vanilla or chocolate protein powder

1/4 cup raw cacao nibs for rolling

Directions:

In a food processor place dates, peanut butter, salt, water, cocoa powder,  and peppermint. Blend until smooth. Add the protein powder. At this point I mixed it in with my hands to ensure it was was well incorporated.  If protein won't mix in, add a tbsp of hot water. 

Next roll the mixture into small bite size balls and roll in cacao nibs.

This part was a little tricky as I found that the cacao nibs didn't adhere that well. I took the nibs in my hand instead and pressed them into the ball. That seemed to do the trick!

 Store these in the freezer and enjoy in moderation! Aka, one a day!

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Coconut Cacao Nib Klondike Bar! (dairy-free, Paleo)

I'm saying this on screen....I probably shouldn't have made these bars...but I did! It's my son's graduation in 3 weeks and I borrowed a Roberto Cavalli dress from a friend that I don't want to just look good in...I want to look great! So, I decided to "dial it in" with my nutrition for the occasion. Sheeesh its hard!! My meals are not the problem, we enjoy eating healthy. The issue is the treats! I've got a hankering for the sweets. Anyway, I wanted to sub out the sugar for healthier options but these bars are just too dang good. It was really hard to have just one. Moderation is the key people, even when the recipe says CLEAN. Let me know what you think! 
*recipe revised from detoxinista

Vanilla Ice Cream Bar:

1 cup raw cashew pieces, soaked in water for 2 hours
1 cup water
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Extras:

2 tablespoon coconut mana

1/4 cup cacao nibs

Chocolate Coating:

5 tablespoons cocoa powder

5 tablespoons melted coconut oil

1/4 cup maple syrup

Directions:

 Discard water that cashews had been soaking in. In a blender, combine the first 6 ingredients and blend until smooth.

Line a brownie pan with parchment paper or wax paper. Add in your cacao nibs and coconut mana.

 Pour that ice-creamy batter into pan and freeze for 4 hours. Slice bars. 

In a separate bowl, combine coating ingredients. Take each frozen slice and dunk it into the coating. Place back on pan and back into freezer to solidify. Store in freezer.

Try to eat just one:)