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Dark Chocolate Superfood Bites
Ingredients
- 8?oz?. dark chocolate?, chopped into small pieces
- 12?Tbsp?. raw pistachio pieces
- 12?Tbsp?. pumpkin seeds?(pepitas)
- 12?Tbsp?. unsweetened dried cranberries
- 1?tsp?. coarse sea salt?(or Himalayan salt) (optional)
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place chocolate in a microwave-safe glass measuring cup. Microwave for 60 seconds on 50%; stir. Microwave for another 30 seconds on 50%; stir until chocolate is completely melted. If needed, microwave for an additional 30 seconds on 50%. Do not overcook. Chocolate will melt as you stir it.
- Use a spoon to make twenty four small rounds of chocolate onto the parchment paper.
- Working while chocolate is still warm, sprinkle chocolate rounds evenly with nuts, pumpkin seeds, cranberries, and salt (if desired).
- Let the chocolate set at room temperature, or put the bites in the refrigerator to speed things up.
Tip:
The higher the percentage of cacao in chocolate the better. Look for chocolate that is at least 70% cacao.
Variations:
? The following raw nuts (alone or in combination) can be substituted for pistachios: almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, peanuts, pecans, or walnuts.
? The following seeds (alone or in combination) can be substituted for pumpkin seeds: chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, or sunflower seeds.
? The following unsweetened dried fruits (alone or in combination) can be substituted for cranberries: apricots, blueberries, mangos, raisins, or tart red cherries.
? Substitute unsweetened shredded coconut for seeds.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 112
Total Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 97 mg
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugars: 5 g
Protein: 3 g
Containers
? Yellow
? Orange
? Blue
These gingerbread balls are a yummy holiday treat!
Ingredients
- ??cup?almond flour
- ??cup?dry old-fashioned rolled oats?gluten-free
- 1?scoop?Vanilla Shakeology
- 1?tsp.?ground cinnamon
- ??tsp.?ground ginger
- ??tsp.?ground cloves
- 1??cups?pitted dates?packed
Instructions
- Place almond flour, oats, Shakeology, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in a food processor; pulse until mixture is the consistency of flour.
- Add half of dates; pulse until well blended.
- Add remaining dates; pulse until mixture forms a uniform dough.
- Shape dough into 12 walnut-sized balls; place in airtight container.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Containers
1 Yellow