Love is in the air…
Valentine’s Day might have been conceived as a marketing ploy by the holiday card companies but it is one of my favorite days of the year. And while my motto is to Love Someone all year long, it is nice that there’s a whole 24 hours dedicated to spending quality time with your sweetheart (or whomever it is you love & adore).
Baking an entire cake from scratch on a weekday is a find aspiration, but sometimes just isn’t in the cards (heart-shaped ones or not!) because of our busy lives. So often, we’re then tempted to grab something from the nearest grocery or convenience mart that comes in a box and is guaranteed to be full of processed coloring and added sugars.
So, if you are anything like me and are trying to stay healthy-ish as we embark upon a new decade, but still want to enjoy a sweet TREAT this Valentine’s Day…do I have a sweetheart of a deal for you with these delicious little protein bites!
CAKE BATTER PROTEIN BITES
NO BAKING REQUIRED!
Serving Size: 18-20
Ingredients:
3 cups Coconut Flakes
3 cups Organic Coconut Oil, melted
3/4 cup Almond Flour
6 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
3/4 cup Vanilla Protein Powder
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
Sprinkles (optional)
Directions:
Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Mix with hand mixer or by using your hands until all ingredients are well-combined.
Scoop out heaping spoonfulls of mixture and roll between hands to form small balls.
Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Refrigerate until firm - at least 30 minutes - transfer to bowl or sealed Tupperware and store in refrigerator until ready to eat - up to one week.
*For a softer “bite” remove portions from refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature before eating.
