Recently, we have tried to take our healthiness to a new level
by eating clean, organic meals and by starting to train for a
half marathon in the fall.
Eating clean, organic meals does not mean no restaurant food,
no sweets, and no salts.
It's about finding alternatives to those bad foods--
by doing restaurant re-do's of recipes you love
or using medjool dates (so yummy) instead of grain sugar.
It's not easy, but we can promise you that you'll feel better and more energetic throughout the day.
Here is a recipe that is super easy and fast to make (less than 10 minutes!)
and should satisfy your chocolate cravings.
Oh, and did we mention healthy? Yes, chocolate can be healthy!
Lastly, we are sure some of you a grumbling about price.
Myth: organic food is NOT pricey if you plan your recipes right.
Enjoy!
12 medjool dates, pitted
3 tbsp. cacao powder
1/4 cup chocolate chips (organic!)
2 tbsp. ground flaxseed (can be substituted for spirulina if you want an immune system boost!)
1/2 cup walnuts
Take 12 medjool dates and remove the pits (just slice down the center the long way). Place the dates in a blender with all the other ingredients. Blend until fully mixed together.
Scoop out the chocolate mixture and roll into balls. Place them in the refrigerator for at least 5 minutes and then eat! Last for over a week and they are definitely a filling, healthy snack!
Nutritional stats:
1 ball = 125 calories
Flaxseed: helps lower cholesterol, protects against heart disease, helps blood circulation, and controls high blood pressure
Medjool Dates: rich in nutrients, good energy booster, low in calories, have high potassium and low sodium....and they still taste sweet!
Happy Eating!
Food creds: adapted from healthfulpursuit
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