Dessert

Date Goji Energy Balls

June 22, 2016 by Zucchini Runner in Dessert, Food | 3 Comments

After last weeks kinda long, kinda deep post, I wanted to make sure this week was quick and fun! So here is a recipe I threw together before we headed up to Northern Arizona on a camping trip and trail run!

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This was an AWESOME race. Aravaipa Running knows how to put on a great event. Definitely check it out. We did the 13k and thoroughly enjoyed the course.

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Mile 3ish of 8ish out on the course.

My favorite part about this recipe is that NO baking is required; which is perfect for those hot summer months. They are also good to curb your sweet tooth, AND a good boost to eat before or after a workout.

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Snapchat! haha

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Yield: ~16 balls

Date Goji Energy Balls

Ingredients

16 dates

30 almonds

1 TBSP chia seeds

2 tsp. raw cacao powder

1 tsp. raw maca powder

1 TBSP dried goji berries

2 drops vanilla essence (optional, and not to be confused with vanilla extract)

ROLLING POWDER

1 tsp. raw maca powder

1 tsp. raw cacao powder

2 tsp. maple sugar

Instructions

    In the order listed above, put the ingredients in a food processor.

    Blend until a ball forms, and it all sticks together.

    Use a spoon to scoop out the desired amount of dough, and roll into bite-sized balls. I made mine about 3/4" around.

    To prevent sticking, roll them in the powder mixture. I just mixed it up in a small ramekin, and rolled them around until coated, then rolled in my hands again to get off the excess and press the powder into the ball.

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And as I mentioned last week, I’m really big into Snapchat these days. As I was making this recipe, I was Snapping it. haha Which is why the photos have the text ON them. 🙂

Do you like recipes like this where you don’t have to use the oven or stove in the summer? Or do you still bake and cook as usual, even when it’s hot outside?

Next week, I will be posting a recipe and How-To video on making your own homemade sourdough loaf, using a sourdough starter! If you don’t know what a sourdough starter is, this is a GREAT video that explains it all.

 

 

 

Cherry Almond Brownie Bites

February 15, 2015 by Zucchini Runner in Dessert, Food | 3 Comments

I’m always on the hunt for a quick and easy homemade chocolate fix. These little cherry almond brownie bites did not disappoint. Not only did they satisfy my chocolate craving, they also have a tart zing from the dried cherries. The last three ingredients in the below recipe are listed as optional, because I was making these up as I went along. They tasted great with just the top four ingredients, but a little TOO much zing for Mr. Zucchini Runner! Adding the coconut oil and vanilla bean helped to mellow it out. The maca powder is totally optional. I just added that so we got a little adaptogen action in our system. I also loved using the almonds in this recipe versus the pecans from my other, similar raw brownie recipe. Almonds are lower in fat and calories, higher in protein and add some visual interest with the contrasting colors. You can really use any nut you want or have on hand however.

Another fun fact about these bites, is they are NO BAKE! So that saves on some of the prep time.

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Cherry Almond Brownie Bites

Using a tablespoon, measure out dough and shape into a ball.

Ingredients

1 c. almonds (preferably soaked and dehydrated - I will be covering this in my next post)

1/2 c. dried tart cherries

1/2 c. Medjool dates, pitted

5 TBS raw cacao powder

1 tsp. raw maca powder (optional)

1 tsp. organic, unrefined coconut oil (optional - to add some moisture, ensuring dough is sticky)

1 vanilla bean, scraped (optional - don't sub vanilla extract)

Instructions

    Process the almonds in a food processor until coarsely chopped.

    Add the tart cherries, dates, cacao powder and maca (if using); process until well combined.

    If the mixture seems a little dry, you can add one teaspoon of coconut oil, ensuring you distribute it evenly around the processing bowl, so it doesn't clump in one spot. Process until well incorporated.

    Add the inside scrapings of the vanilla bean and add to the processing bowl in a similar way as the coconut oil. Process again.

    Using a tablespoon, measure out 1 TBS of dough by pressing firmly into the measuring spoon. Scoop out and firmly shape into a ball, for a nice bite-sized treat!

    Store in the refrigerator or freezer. Makes about 15-18 bites, depending on how much you taste test along the way!

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What is your favorite chocolate-loaded treat?

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