Sweet and Salty Protein Bites

 These are sweet and salty and packed with protein. They are a great snack to give you added energy. I love eating a handful of nuts for a snack and this is like eating a handful of nuts with some extra ingredients that have great nutritional value. Yum! I was excited to try hemp seeds. I love the added health benefits they have in them.

Ingredients 

1 C almonds
1 C cashews
1/3 C pistachios
1/3 C hemp seeds
2 T coconut oil
1 T honey or sweetener of your choosing
1/3 C buckwheat groats
1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt *Optional if you have salted nuts you may not need it at all.

Directions

1. Pour all the ingredients into the blender. Pulse several times. You may have to stir it with a rubber spatula in between pulsing. Leave some chunks in the nuts.

2. Roll them into balls and put in the fridge to let them harden. Store in an airtight container. 

Chocolate Cherry Almond Popcorn (healthy)

Chocolate Cherry Almond Popcorn

It has been fun exploring the world of popcorn and all the possibilities that you can make with it. This recipe is a wonderful combination of yummy ingredients. Popcorn is a healthy snack and it is easy to prepare as well. So you can have fun creating your own versions too. It has been fun to send them as snacks for my family this week. :) Have a great weekend.  

Ingredients:

4 C popped corn air popped

4 T coconut oil melted

1/4 tsp almond extract

1/4 C dark chocolate chips

1/4 C dried cherries

1/4 to 1/2 tsp sea salt

1/4 C chopped almonds * optional 

Directions:

1. Pour popcorn in a bowl. In a small bowl mix oil, and extract together. Then pour oil mixture over the popcorn. Toss in the chips, cherries and nuts*. Salt to desired taste preference. Enjoy!