Category: SWEET THINGS

Cookies and Cream Energy Bites

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Cookies and Cream Energy Bites

Hi Savvys!

I love energy balls for so many reasons.  They are so easy to make, delicious and packed full of nutrients.  We travel quite often, and when we do I always make sure to make some energy balls for the trip.

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This recipe was created when I had self-imposed a “banana” challenge – I had accumulated 60 bananas from a work function and didn’t want them to go to waste, hence the self-imposed challenge.  I made at least 4 batches of these, which was great because they’re easy to freeze and taste great when cold.

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I hope you try these out; they’re super easy to make and travel well.  Leave me a comment below on what you think of these!

Now set forth and be savvy!

Ingredients

  • 1 ripened banana
  • 2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ cup carob chips, chopped

Blend everything except the chocolate chips in a food processor until it comes together.

Remove blade from the container and mix in carob chips with a spatula

Form into 20-24 balls

Refrigerate for4 hours or over night

They are best served cold, but room temperature is fine too.

Watch the video below on how easy these are to make!

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Hazelnut Truffles

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Hazelnut Truffles

HI Savvys!

I can’t believe we are already in the month of February!  This year is really flying by, and it’s already Valentine’s day this week!  To help you be savvy this Valentine’s day, I am sharing an easy DIY gift that will surely make your Valentine/Galentine happy!

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My recipe for hazelnut truffles were inspired by Ferrero Rocher and are super easy to make.  You won’t feel guilty either if you eat the entire batch because they are a healthier version of the decadent classic.

Be sure to share these with your friends and loved ones (and avoid temptation to keep them all to yourself).

Now set forth and be savvy!

Ingredients

Makes between 16-20

  • 1 cup hazel nuts, roasted
  • 14 pitted dates
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp non-dairy milk
  • ¼ cup puffed rice or quinoa (or you can substitute puffed rice)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lay a piece of parchment paper on top of a baking sheet, and place the hazelnuts on top in a single layer.  Roast hazelnuts for 10 minutes, tossing half way.
  2. Once the hazelnuts have cooled, place them in a kitchen towel and massage them to get all of the skin off. It doesn’t have to be perfect, just make sure the large pieces of skin are removed.
  3. Place the hazelnuts (without skin) and the rest of the ingredients into a food processor.
  4. Pulse the ingredients until it just starts to come together. I like to keep it chunky for the texture.
  5. Roll out into 1 tbsp sized balls and refrigerate before serving.
  6. I like to split the batch in half and freeze it so that I always have some treats on hand.

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