The Recipe with Blaize Bridges

DATE ENERGY BALLS

INGREDIENTS

18-20 Pitted Dates
3/4 Cup - Whole Grain Oats
1/4 Cup - Peanut Butter
1/4 Cup - Dark Chocolate Chips
1 Tbs - Chia Seeds
1 Tbs - Maple Syrup

INSTRUCTIONS

Place 18-20 Dates in a blender, and
pulse several times until dates are cut up
fine.
Then add the oats, peanut butter,
chia seeds, maple syrup, and chocolate
chips.
Continue to pulse blender until ingredients are mixed well. Roll ingredients into balls as shown, freeze
for 15 minutes, then keep in a Tupperware container in the fridge.

WHY TRY THESE?

Dates are a healthy, natural sugar that contain many important vitamins and micronutrients. The carbohydrates provided from the dates and other ingredients in these energy balls will absorb easily into the bloodstream, making them an excellent source of energy to fuel a workout. With the additional benefits from the nutrient-dense profiles of chia seeds and whole grain oats, these energy balls pack a powerful punch and are sure to provide a tasty, satisfying burst of energy whenever you need it most! Grab 1 or 2 of these when you’re rushing to get out the door and don’t have time to make anything!

CHEWY ALMOND COCONUT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup - Almond Flour
1/2 Cup - Almond Butter
1/4 Cup - Coconut Oil (melted)
2/3 Cup - Coconut Sugar
1/4 Cup - Dark Chocolate Chips
1/2 Tsp - Baking Soda
1/4 Tsp - Cinnamon
1 Tsp - Vanilla
1 Egg

INSTRUCTIONS

Pre-heat oven to 350F. First, mix together the melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, egg, almond butter, vanilla, and cinnamon. Then add in almond flour and baking soda. Mix everything together well and finish by adding in chocolate chips. Roll into balls and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 minutes then let cool for 5 minutes. Should make about 14-16 cookies.

WHY TRY THESE?

For anyone who likes to bake or simply wants to try something new, these cookies are a must! By using almond flour and almond butter, these cookies pack a little bit more protein and are also significantly lower in carbohydrates compared to regular cookie recipes. By using coconut sugar, they are sweetened naturally and provide more micronutrients as well! When it comes to sustainability and creating consistency within overall dietary habits, balance is key. Constant restriction of the foods you love and enjoy are ultimately what lead to binge eating and excessive snacking. Allow yourself to enjoy a treat like this mid-week and learn how to incorporate healthier alternatives into your diet!

With the holiday season fast approaching, this recipe found SNKRBXMAG at just the right time so we can help bless everyone with these healthy yet delicious snacks. We actually made and tried the date energy balls and were impressed by how tasty and filling they are. Perfect to attack any munchies you have, when nothing else will do. Better than grabbing a bag of chips, no doubt. For more useful training and/or nutrition ideas hit up fitness trainer, Blaize Bridges on IG: @coachblaize

We thank him for creating and supplying us with these two dope, easy to make recipes. Check out his other recipes on his IG page. Definitely worthwhile.