Raw Coconut Protein Balls

Raw Coconut Protein Balls 

The twins and I made these treats the other day, and it was so easy and so fun.  My husband came home and said, "why did you put coconut on the meat balls!"  I laughed and said they do look like meatballs, but instead of all the oil and fat, they are healthy, all natural plant based protein balls!  I love them, the kids think they are good.  Tenley said, " they are good, but kinda thick."  and that is exactly right. So one night when you are craving something sweet grab the recipe and have the kids help you make this exciting new treats!  I'm ecstatic because of all the hidden nutrients in each bit!  7000mg Omega 3's, 15grams of protein, healthy fat, and chocolate all rolled into a sweet ball covered with coconut.  You know you want one!!!  We doubled the recipe so we could enjoy them for longer.

Raw Coconut Protein Balls

These wonderful gems are packed with protein and Omega’s.

They are raw, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free and sugar-free.

And are also extremely yummy!

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons coconut oil

1 scoop GSGlife vanilla protein powder

1 tablespoon sunflower seed butter

2 tablespoons coconut milk

2 tablespoons raw, organic, sprouted, ground GSGLife flaxseed

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions: combine all ingredients in a bowl–EXCLUDING  the unsweetened shredded coconut. Line a tray with wax paper. Form the ingredients into little balls. Roll each ball in the unsweetened shredded coconut. Add the balls to the tray, then put into the freezer for 30 minutes to form. Makes 4  balls.

Some of you asked how many calories or weight watchers points.  this is my best estimate each ball: cal:112 fat:7 fiber:3 protein:8 carb:7 points plus: 3

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*NOTE: GSGLife products are gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, raw and, USDA certified organic.

*The GSGLife flax is also Sprouted, which increases the nutritional content of the flax.

Recipe courtesy of Kristie Rosser.

no guilt butterscotch cookies !

 i have more than the average sweet tooth.  most mornings i wake up craving brownies...however i have zero metabolism to splurge at 7am.  Thankfully  there are so many ways to make sweet snacks more healthy.

1.  whole wheat flour

2.  apple sauce instead of butter

3. oats for fiber

the hubby's favorite cookie is 'oatmeal scottie.'  luckily Nestle Tollhouse has a great recipe on the back of every bag of butterscotch chips.  This recipe has never failed me, i figured that i better make it a little healthier so i don't have to feel as guilty after i eat a dozen cookies with milk!

when working with whole wheat flour it has a different consistency than plain white flour, its not as light and fluffy.  So it is best to go half and half. half of your recipe is white flour the other half is whole wheat.  especially so you don't make pancake cookies, they taste the same but just look like flat pancakes.

why use whole wheat flour...because its more natural and it has more fiber, 3g instead of less than 1g.

(whole wheat actually has more protein too)

i also switch out plain no sugar added applesauce from a jar, for butter.  you still get the creamy texture but without all the yucky fat and calories.  Its equal amounts, so if the recipe calls for 1 c butter, use 1 c applesauce instead.  Surprise yourself with something new, simple, and healthy.

so my challenge to you, is take you regular cookie recipe and HEALTHY- it -Up a bit.

every time i HEALTHY-up my recipes i don't tell people until they have ate 2-3 and then i like to see the looks on their faces, people are always shocked that they look and taste the same as the 

regular chubby version...but semi-guilt free.