Energy Balls

VALENTINE’S DAY DATES

By Jessica

 Posted February 11, 2016

In Health Tip, Recipes

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Valentine’s Day is coming up, which means it’s occasion for a date!

Dates are the core of my raw energy balls. What I love about these raw energy balls is that they are antioxidant powerhouses, packed with omegas, and are addictively delicious. The caramel-like flavour of the dates may fool your tastebuds into thinking that these are sweet treats, but – believe me – your body will thank you. I love how the chia seeds and hemp hearts provide texture while the dark cocoa’s alkalinity is a perfect foil for the natural sweetness of the dates. Good and good-for-you!

PS. They are vegan and gluten-free, too!

Raw Energy Balls (6 pieces)

1/2 cup fresh Medjool dates, pitted (approximately 4 dates)

1 tablespoon natural crunchy peanut butter

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1 tablespoon hemp hearts

100% extra brute cocoa powder or crushed roasted almonds

1. Soak dates in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain well.
2. In a food processor, process dates, peanut butter, chia seeds, and hemp hearts until combined.
3. Carefully mould between your hands into 1-inch balls.
4. Roll balls in cocoa powder or crushed almonds and arrange them on a sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
5. Remove from refrigerator and serve. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
6. Enjoy!

Steak

Marinated Flank Steak

http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/balsamic-marinated-flank-steak-low-carb-82815

Parmesan Chicken

https://salu-salo.com/parmesan-crusted-chicken-thighs/

Yum

Keto Fudge

Keto FudgeMakes 12 servings

Found here: http://www.nola.com/healthy-eating/2017/08/keto_diet_the_dos_and_donts_of.html

1 cup coconut oil, soft yet still solid

1/4 cup full fat coconut milk

1/4 cup organic cocoa powder

1/4 cup Swerve confectioners 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

Place coconut oil and coconut milk medium sized bowl and mix with hand mixer on high for 6 minutes or until well combined and glossy.

Add remaining ingredients in bowl and stir on low speed until the cocoa is combined (so it doesn't poof all over your kitchen). Increase speed and mix until everything is well 
combined. Taste the fudge and adjust to desired sweetness.

To make fudge squares, line a loaf pan with parchment or wax paper. Place fudge in the freezer for at least 15 minutes, until just set. Use edges of the parchment to pull fudge out of the pan. Place on a cutting board and remove parchment paper. Use a sharp knife to cut the fudge into squares.

Store in an airtight container in the freezer; it will liquefy if you leave it in a warm area.

Per serving:

170 calories

19 grams fat, 16 grams plant-based saturated fat, 100 mg sodium,

5 grams carbs (1 gram net carbs), 1 gram fiber, 0 sugar

1 gram protein.

Cinnamon Granola

NUTRITION (per serving)
 
Calories:175cals
Fat:17g
Carbs:11g
Fiber:8g
NET CARBS:3g
Protein:6g

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp ground flax meal We use this!
• 5 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes We use this!
• 1 tbsp Chia Seeds We use this!
• 1.5 oz nuts (we used pecans, walnuts and almonds)
• 4 tbsp sugar free maple syrup We use this!
• 1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Optional - We use this!

1. Combine all ingredients thoroughly except for the cinnamon.
2. Spread out mixture onto a baking sheet to make one layer.
3. Sprinkle on cinnamon.
4. Bake in 350 degree over for 20-22 minutes.
5. Let rest. Granola will harden as it cools. Enjoy!

Taken from here:
https://www.ketoconnect.net/cinnamon-keto-granola/

Resources

Nutrient Calculation
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator

Baked Salmon
https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/keto-baked-salmon-lemon-butter

Chocolate Doughnuts
https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/low-carb-classic-chocolate-donuts/

Blueberry jam sugar free
https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/sugar-free-chia-jam/

Turkey soup
https://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/smoky-bacon-turkey-chowder-recipe-low-carb-gluten-free/

https://www.hannahhepworth.com/100-keto-approved-foods-buy-costco/


Cinnamon Cookies
https://ketosizeme.com/ keto-cinnamon-butter-cookies-recipe/

7 day meal plan.

Green Smoothie

Cauliflower Crust Pizza
https://www.familysavvy.com/easy-cauliflower-crust-pizza/

Spaghetti Sauce
/http://www.grassfedgirl.com/low-carb-homemade-spaghetti-sauce-recipe/

Replacing Potatos

Cauliflower as low-carb potato substitute – “Tater tots”

• Cut one large head of cauliflower into chunks
• Steam or boil them, then mash using potato masher or blender
• Add 2 eggs, ½ cup (2oz / 60g) of parmesan cheese, ½ large shredded onion
• Form round or oval shapes and place them on a greased baking tray
• Bake in a hot oven 220C (fan 200C), Gas Mark 8, 400F, for about 20 minutes, or until crisp and golden on the outside

https://low-cearb-support.com/low-carb-alternative-to-potatoes/

Kohlrabi as low-carb potato substitute – Fritters

• Take 1-2 large kohlrabi, cut off the leaves, peel and grate
• Put the grated kohlrabi in a tea towel and squeeze to remove moisture as much as possible
• Add 1-2 eggs, salt and pepper and mix
• Add oil to a frying pan or skillet – enough for about ¼ inch (5mm) depth and heat over medium high heat
• Place small patties of the mixture into the oil
• Fry on one side until brown, then on the other side
• Place on a paper towel before serving to remove excess oil

Swede as low-carb potato substitute – Roasted

• Take one large swede, peel and cut into chips
• Tip into a shallow roasting dish, add olive oil, salt and pepper (plus maybe some rosemary)
• Roast for 30-35 minutes in a hot oven 220C (fan 200C), Gas Mark 8, 400F, until crisp and golden on the outside