Because is it even Christmas without a cheeky rum ball (or two?!) !

If you’re my mother-in-law, the answer is no! Girlfriend is cuckoo for a Christmas rum ball!

As in, she gets all giddy like an excited little school girl as soon as she sees them appear in stores . . . in October!

The rest of us be like “umm seriously way too soon for Christmas stuff in stores?!” And girlfriend be all happy dancing and high five-ing strangers about the appearance of the rum balls! which is exactly what you’ll be doing once you taste these bad boys!

Subtly sweet, seriously chocolaty, super fudgy infused with a gentle heart & belly-warming hum (or loud rev if you prefer) of “rum”

Made with just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand already & can be ready to devour in less than 20 mins & they get bonus point because they also happen to be secretly good for you! 

They are packed with protein, calcium and are rich in magnesium thanks to those deliciously buttery almonds. And, you also get a double dose of antioxidants thanks to the addition of cacao as well as that decadent, rich, dark chocolate coating! Deliciously winning on so many levels!

You’re welcome

These all-natural, secretly healthy {non-alcoholic} chocolate-covered rum balls would make the perfect addition to your Christmas snack table or, a great little, secretly healthy, fun and festive treat to make and give to friends, family, teachers, co-workers, you name it!

Feel free to use real rum if you prefer and kick up the quantity of you want a stronger flavour but, for me this tiny amount of rum extract (just 1/2 a teaspoon) was perfect. It was subtle, not at all in your face or over-powering – just delicious.

However you choose to do it you really cant go wrong!

Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Grain Free – Refined Sugar Free – Low Carb – Keto – Paleo – Vegan Friendly

From my family to yours, enjoy xo

* If your dates aren’t super fresh & juicy, soak them in boiling water for 10 mins to help rehydrate them then drain & proceed

• I use Macro Mike vanilla buttercream (or cinnamon churro) plant based almond protein powder best in this recipe! Its gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, boosted with probiotics & truly tastes all kinds of incredible. Its hands down without question the smoothest, most delicious, elite tasting protein power (plant based/dairy free or otherwise!!) I have ever tried. And I have tried A LOT! AMB-EMMA to get a cheeky discount if you want to give it a try

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Question of the day –

What holiday treats are you snacking on this year?

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Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your sugar free, salted caramel cashew butter fudge (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to xo

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Super simple, IN-sanely delicious – think —> the flavors of cake batter but with the texture of cookie dough (+ alll of the sprinkles because, it is a celebration after all) !!!! Let me tell you, these low carb – sugar free – birthday cake protein bites = the sneaky snack you never knew you always needed!

Gluten free – Dairy free – Grain Free – Sugar free – Low Carb – Paleo – Keto – 100% Vegan friendly! But, most importantly, they really are edible awesomeness personified & you need them in your life because, yum & fun & snacks are life!!!!!!

1 bowl + 7 ingredients & 10 mins . . .

Come celebrate with me!!!

Notes –

* These blissful bites of deliciousness are best kept in the fridge & should keep well in an air tight container for 1-2 weeks (but I doubt they will last that long because , yum! ) or you can freeze for up to 3 months.

** I love Macro Mike plant based almond protein powder (have not tested any other kind/brand in this recipe). Its gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, boosted with probiotics & truly tastes all kinds of incredible. Its hands down without question the smoothest, most delicious, elite tasting protein power (plant based/dairy free or otherwise!!) I have ever tried. And I have tried A LOT!

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Question of the day –

Whats your bream birthday treat?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your low carb , sugar free birthday cake protein bites (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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Subtly sweet, deliciously buttery, spiked with a gentle hum of cinnamon and bursting with juicy blueberry flavor!

When you’re craving pie but can’t be bothered making a pie because of all that sifting, rolling, kneading, chilling, rolling, blind baking, filling, re-baking,  mouth burning, I mean pie cooling . . .

Ain’t no body got time for that

But quick and easy DATE FREE no bake blueberry pie bites . . .

That we can do!

Made with just 5 ingredients that I bet you have an hand already and can be ready to devour in less than 20 minutes!

No kneading, No rolling, No burning, I mean baking,  Nada !

Simply throw your ingredients in to your trusty ol’ blender or food processor and let it do the work for you!

Everybody got time for that!

And you guys, I honestly can’t believe how much these pretty little bliss bites actually taste like pie!

One bite and you really truly, pinky promise, totally get that blueberry pie vibe!

Buttery cashews, toasted almonds, juicy blueberries, creamy almond butter, a splash of and a gentle heart and belly warming hum of cinnamon . . .

So good! I’m talking soul food baby!

And would you just look at how pretty they are?!

Now, although they are all kinds of delicious enjoyed simply as they are in all their freshly rolled glory, if you have the time and are feeling a little extra then I strongly suggest you pop some finely shredded coconut into a bowl  ( I also used some beet powder because, colour) then . . . roll some of your blissfully delicious, no bake pie bites, in a little of each.

Like I said, it’s totally not necessary but the contrast in both flavor and texture takes the experience to the next level.

An extra 5 mins but 100% worth it!

Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy in the middle – next level deliciousness my friend!

5 ingredients + 15 minutes in the making

Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Grain Free – DATE FREE  – Refined Sugar Free – Low Carb – Vegan – Keto – Paleo .

The only thing that’s left to decide is which will you devour first?!

Original, beet or coconut?!

No Bake, DATE FREE Blueberry Pie Bites

Vegan – Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Refined Sugar Free – Low Carb – Keto – Paleo

Makes approx 20 {bite size} subtly sweet, soft & chewy, deliciously buttery, perfectly spiced, blissful bites of deliciousness!

Ingredients –

1/2 cup raw almonds

1/2 cup raw cashews

1/2 cup dried blueberries

1 Tablespoon of vanilla

2 Tablespoons of almond butter

1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon

A pinch of salt

Optional add ins;

1 teaspoon of maca powder – For hormone balance

2 scoops of collagen (1 tsp bone broth concentrate) –  for gut healing goodness

1-2 scoops of protein powder –  (vanilla or unflavored would work best in this recipe)

1 Tablespoon of Uplift food – pre-biotocs

1 teaspoon of reishi – to help calm the nervous system & my busy brain

Optional for serving –

Finely shredded coconut flakes

Beet powder

Method –

1 – Optional but highly (HIGHLY) recommended – Place your almonds and cashews on to a lined baking tray and roast at 175’C/350’F for 5-10 mins until lightly toasted, gloriously golden and deliciously fragrant.

2 – While your nuts are toasting – place your dried blueberries in to a small bowl and pour over enough boiling water to ensure they are all fully submerged. Set aside for 2-3 minutes.

3 –  Once your nuts are nice and toasted, place into your food processor/blender and pulse until crumbly, you want there to still be a few bigger chunks to give the bites some nice texture.

4 – Drain your dried blueberries, add to your food processor and process until the mixture starts to come together into a sticky “dough”.

5 – Add vanilla, cinnamon, salt along with any optional extras you’re using, then process again until combined.

6 –  Using your hands, roll approx 1 Tablespoons worth of dough into bite size balls then set aside
 – FYI – I like to make my bites on the smaller side. You would probably need 3 of mine to make up one of those golf ball size bites you buy at cafe’s or in stores.

7 – If you are going to coat your bliss bites simply place your beet powder & coconut shreds into a small bowl or zip lock bag and gentle press/shake until nicely coated. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Enjoy xo

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Question of the day –

Tell me, what’s your favorite kind of pie??

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make these bliss bites (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to ox

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Me?

Well, it looks like I may have figured out why my laptop keeps freezing and crashing and freezing and crashing and freezing and crashing. . . turns out my storage disk is full so . . .  guess Ima have to go try figure that out . . .

Looks like I’ll be needing lots of snacks  . . .

And coffee . . .

And chocolate . . .

HELP MEEEEEE!

Luck I have just the thing!

Question for you . . .

Are bliss bites still a thing?!

Please tell me they’re still a thing?

Or, did I miss the memo and they’re totally not cool anymore?

For me, cool or not, they will always be a thing!

You and I both know your girl here loves a snack.

And bliss bites are just so easy to make.

Not to mention they’re oh so delicious!

And versatile!

The ways you can change the flavors by adding chocolate (always a good idea)  or spices, or using different nuts and seeds, so many options  . . .

Safe to say for me they will always be a thing, and if I missed the memo and they are no longer a thing I think they are about to make a very real and very big come back in the form of these date free, black forest bliss bites!

Aka my current obsession!

Decadent and rich (but not too rich), subtly sweet, soft and chewy, seriously chocolatey, coconut infused bliss bites spiked with a gentle hum (or loud rev if you prefer) of espresso.

It’s everything I love in life all served up in one delicious little mouthful!

Coffee – Only as I live and breathe!

Chocolate – Do you even have to ask?!

Coconut – Fixes everything!

Cherries – Soooooo good!

Using dried cherries in place of the more traditional dates to make these bliss bites = best idea, ever!

They still have that soft and chewy texture we all know and love but those slightly tart chewy cherries balances out the richness of cacao and sweetness of coconut just perfectly. It totally takes the flavor profile to a whole new level!

Plus, those cheeky cherries add an extra nutritional boost!

Did you know that cherries are rich in antioxidants, can help to regulate blood sugar, are a natural anti-inflammatory, can increase brain function, boost memory and reduce your risk of diabetes and cancer?!

They also help reduce muscles soreness, and improve sleep quality?!

Plus they taste all kinds of incredible!

Chocolate + coffee + cherries + coconut = blissful deliciousness!

If you’re looking for an excuse to eat more snacks then look no further friend, I gotchu!

Made with just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand already and can be ready to devour in around 15 minutes!

Toast – Blend – Roll – Devour!

Gluten Free – Dairy free – Grain free – Refined sugar free – Paleo – Keto &  Vegan friendly !

7 ingredients – 15 minutes in the making

The only thing that’s left to decide is which will you devour first?!

Original, cacao or coconut?!

Cacao (and a double espresso) for me please!

Make them. Eat them. Love, love, love them.

Notes –

*  Keto/ low carb lovin’ friends & those of you who have trouble digestive dates –  soak/ferment your dates in coconut water keifr or kombucha overnight and you should be ready to roll. How you ask?! Well, apparenely adding beneficial bacteria to them in the way of coconut yoghurt or coconut kefir or kombucha removes all the sugar in the fruit! You cab read more about how/why it works here

** if your dates are a little dry/ you’re not using fresh juicy dates (or fermenting them first), soak in boiling water for 10 mins to help re hydrate them & bring them back to life. Then just drain & proceed with the recipe as written.

*** I before you speak coffees chocolate collagen complex – EMS10 = 10% off if you want to give it a try. I guarantee it will change your life!

**** I use Macro Mike’s clean treats vanilla almond protein  but, the white chocolate would work great here too you could also just leave it out but, the extra flavour, hit of protein + pre & pro biotics really do take these bites (& your life by extension) to a whole new level!

All of Macro Mike’s products are plant based, gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, boosted with pre & probiotics & truly tastes all kinds of incredible. Its hands down without question the smoothest, most delicious, elite tasting protein power (plant based/dairy free or otherwise!!) I have ever tried. And I have tried A LOT!  Use AMB-EM to get an extra cheeky discount of you want to try it & believe me, you do!

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Question of the day –

Are you a fellow bliss bite lover? What’s your favorite flavor combination?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make these bliss bites (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to ox

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AKA – everything I am currently obsessed with all rolled up in to tasty little treat.

And oh what a treat they are!

Subtly sweet, deliciously buttery perfectly spiced, blissful bites of deliciousness.

If there’s one recipe request I get asked for more than any other it’s for more date free snacks.

Well, ask and you shall receive my friend . . .

Made with just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand already and come together in 1 bowl, with 1 spoon less than 10 minutes!

No soaking, no blending, no fancy equipment what so ever.

Just stir, roll, devour!

And devour you will!

Honestly, for something that is so simple to throw together using such minimal ingredients, I couldn’t believe how incredible they taste.

I almost called them blondie bites because thats exactly what they remind me of!

Deliciously buttery, subtly sweet, soft and fudgy, so good!

Although, it really shouldn’t really come as a surprise . . . I mean, there really is little in life that can’t be made better with a generous spoonful of nut butter and a sprinkling of turmeric (and cinnamon).

I don’t know what it is but there is something about that glorious, golden spice mix that just makes my heart (and tummy) all kinds of happy.

Even just the smell . . . it warms me down to the depths of my soul . . .

It kind of makes it feel like Christmas . . .

One taste of these beauties will have you thinking Christmas has come early, and well, if you ask me, I kind of think it has bringing with it the most wonderful gift of all . . .

SNACKSS!

You and I both know that edible gifts are the best kind of gifts and this right here, these deliciously simple, perfectly spiced, gloriously golden bliss bites are the gift that keep on giving!

Not only do they taste all kinds of magical, and hear me when I say they really, REALLY do but , they also pack a nutritional punch  . . .

They are rich in antioxidants, a natural anti-inflammatory, great for digestion as well as brain and heart health!

They will help stabilize blood sugar, lower your risk of diabetes, improve brain function and boost your immunity! 

So, if you’re looking for an excuse to eat more snacks, then look no further friend, I got you covered!

And would you just look at how pretty they are!!!!

With all those flecks of vanilla and heart warming spices . . .

Now, one last thing before you go get your snack on, I’m not saying that you have too, because they really do taste all kinds of incredible just as they are, but, if you have a little extra time on your hands and feel like getting a little fancy with your snacks then I strongly suggest you roll some in a little cacao (because life’s just better when it’s dusted in chocolate) , and some in some finely shredded coconut.

The contrast in both taste and texture take these treats to a wholllleeee new level!

2 extra minutes, 100 % worth it!

All natural, quick and easy, subtly sweet, deliciously buttery, perfectly spiced DATE FREE,  bliss bites . . .

The only thing that’s left to decide is which will you devour first?!

Original, cacao or coconut?!

Cacao for me please!

Gluten Free – Dairy free – Grain free – DATE FREE  – Refined sugar free –  Low carb – Paleo –  Keto &  Vegan friendly !

1 bowl, 10 minutes in the making,

Make them. Eat them. Love, love, love them

{DATE FREE} Mix & Make Golden Spiced Bliss Bites

Makes approximately 16 subtly sweet, deliciously buttery, perfectly spiced bites of blissful deliciousness.

Ingredients –

1/2 cup almond butter

1-2 Tablespoons of maple syrup (or honey) – more or less to desired level of sweetness

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon of turmeric

1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon of ground cardamom

1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper – this is important as the chemical compound in the black pepper is what helps and enables the body to absorb all of those incredible nutrients in the turmeric! You can’t taste the pepper, promise.

A pinch of salt

1/4 cup of coconut flour – or protein powder – see below *

2-3 Tablespoons of almond milk (or filtered water)

Optional add ins –

1 teaspoon of maca powder – For hormone balance

2 scoops of collagen ( I   Vital proteins unflavored collagen peptides ) –  for gut healing goodness

* 1-2 scoops of protein powder (vanilla or unflavored would work best in this recipe) – for extra protein – I use Proganics Vanilla whey – you can use EMS10 to get 10% off

1-2 Tbsp Hemp seeds – Plant based protein, omega 3’s, vitamins, minerals & essential amino acids – I love My Hemple –  EMSWAN10 = 10% off

Optional for serving –

Cacao

Finely shredded coconut

Method –

1 – Place all ingredients into a medium size bowl and stir to combine.

Note – If the mixture is a little dry add a little extra milk or water until it comes together

2 – Taste and adjust to desired level of spice and sweetness – adding a little extra maple syrup/honey or vanilla and extra cinnamon if desired.

3 – Using your hands, roll approx 1 small Tablespoons worth of dough into bite size balls then set aside
 – FYI – I like to make my bites on the smaller side. You would probably need 3 of mine to make up one of those golf ball size bites you buy at cafe’s or in stores.

4 – If you are going to coat your bliss bites simply place your cacao & coconut into a small bowls or zip lock bags and gently press/shake until nicely coated.

Enjoy xo

Question of the day –

Are you a fellow bliss bite lover? What’s your favorite flavor combination?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make these bliss bites (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to ox

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A.

Week.

Says me in the middle of Wednesday!

This week has not started out at all as I intended.

On Monday I woke up with a sore throat, stuffy nose and an achy bod which is never a nice way to wake up let alone on a Monday morning!

And, because of that distraction I feel my brain is a little foggy,  I’m having a hard time focusing and everything that I want and need to do is taking way longer than anticipated so now I feel like I’m falling behind!

Thankfully I have some tasty snacks on hand that I can sit and savor for a minute or two while I catch my breath, re-group, re-focus and set a plan for the rest of the week.

Snacks, coffee and chats always make me feel better.

So, let’s talk . . .

Question . . .

Are bliss bites still a thing?

For me I think the answer will always be, YES because you and I both know, your girl loves a snack!

Especially one that takes like a dessert!

And that’s exactly what we have here!

Everything you love about strawberry shortcake all rolled in to one pretty pink bite size packaged – no baking required!

Subtly sweet, deliciously buttery, perfectly spiced bites of blissful deliciousness!

These strawberry shortcake bliss bites are, in fact, so insanely delicious that I would even go as far as saying that if you answered no to my initial question re- bliss bites still being a thing then one bite of these beauties would change your mind. Instantly.

Soft and chewy, deliciously buttery with just the right amount of crunch, a hint of vanilla, strong (but not over-powering) strawberry flavor and a gentle hum of cinnamon  . . .

SOOOOO good!

And, would you just look at how pretty they are?!

Made with just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand already – cashews – almonds – dates – freeze dried strawberries – almond butter – vanilla – cinnamon – salt and can be ready to devour in less than 20 minutes!

No whisking, No folding, No cooling, No frosting, Nada !

Simply throw your ingredients in to your trusty ol’ blender or food processor and let it do the work for you!

Now, although they are all kinds of delicious enjoyed simply as they are in all their freshly rolled glory, if you have the time then I strongly suggest you crush up some extra freeze dried strawberries in to a nice, fine looking powder, and while you’re at it, pop some finely shredded coconut into a bowl then . . . roll some of those beautiful, berry-licious bliss bites, in a little of each.

It’s totally not necessary but the contrast in both flavor and texture takes the experience to the next level.

An extra 5 mins but 100% worth it!

Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy in the middle – next level deliciousness my friend! 100% worth it!

7 ingredients – 10 minutes in the making

Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Grain Free – Refined Sugar Free – Vegan – Keto – Paleo friendly.

The only thing that’s left to decide is which will you devour first?!

Original, strawberry or coconut?!

Notes –

*  Keto/ low carb lovin’ friends & those of you who have trouble digestive dates –  soak/ferment your dates in coconut water keifr or kombucha overnight and you should be ready to roll. How you ask?! Well, apparenely adding beneficial bacteria to them in the way of coconut yoghurt or coconut kefir or kombucha removes all the sugar in the fruit! You cab read more about how/why it works here

** if your dates are a little dry/ you’re not using fresh juicy dates (or fermenting them first), soak in boiling water for 10 mins to help re hydrate them & bring them back to life. Then just drain & proceed with the recipe as written.

*** I before you speak coffees vanilla collagen complex – EMS10 = 10% off if you want to give it a try. I guarantee it will change your life!

**** I use Macro Mike’s clean treats vanilla almond protein  but, the white chocolate would work great here too you could also just leave it out but, the extra flavour, hit of protein + pre & pro biotics really do take these bites (& your life by extension) to a whole new level!

All of Macro Mike’s products are plant based, gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, boosted with pre & probiotics & truly tastes all kinds of incredible. Its hands down without question the smoothest, most delicious, elite tasting protein power (plant based/dairy free or otherwise!!) I have ever tried. And I have tried A LOT!  Use AMB-EM to get an extra cheeky discount of you want to try it & believe me, you do!

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Question of the day –

Are you a fellow bliss bite lover? What’s your favorite flavor combination?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make these bliss bites (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to ox

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Because it’s been a minute since I shared any savory recipes with you I figured it was time.

Plus, I made these babies as a snacky type lunch (my fave kind) the other day and I am obsessed with them!

So simple, so flavorful, so, so addicting!

Or is it addictive?!

I never get that right!

Either way they are all kinds of delicious and I can not stop eating them.

Well, that’s not entirely true, I probably could if I really wanted to but I don’t. not even a little. bit!

So, if you’re looking for a crazy delicious, super simple way to spice up your daily eats then look no further my hungry friend, I have just what you need.

And even if you’re not actively looking, hear me when I say you need these delicious little morsels in your life, sooner rather than later.

Succulent, juicy, seriously flavorful, salmon bites infused with touch of Asian flare then finished with a deliciously nutty crisp and crunchy coating!

Oh that crisp and crunchy coating . . . gets me every single time!

Crispy on the outside, tender in the middle . . .

Soooo good!

Serve them simply as they are, with a dollop of mayo and a drizzle of sweet chili sauce is my absolute fave!

Seriously these babies are packed with so much flavor they really need nothing else!

Add them to your nourish bowl, make them into burgers, or Asian style tacos (oh you better believe that will be happening, and soon!) how ever you choose to do it you really can’t go wrong!

Whoever said healthy eating was tasteless and boring?

Not this gal, not on my watch!

All natural, quick and easy, light, fresh, seriously flavorful Asian style salmon bites . . .

Low Carb – Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Grain Free – Paleo – Keto & Whole 30 friendly

A delicious little flavor bomb!

Make them. Eat them. Love, love, love them.

Asian Style Salmon Bites
{Low Carb – Gluten Free – Grain Free – Keto – Paleo}

Makes approx 12-14 blissfully delicious, seriously flavorful Asian style salmon bites.

Ingredients –

1 cup canned salmon, drained and firmly packed.

2 eggs

3 Tablespoons of coconut flour

1 teaspoon of garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon of onion powder

1 knob of freshly grated ginger (sub 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger)

2 Tablespoons of coriander/cilantro, roughly chopped

1 small chili (with or without seeds) or a pinch of red pepper flakes – more or less to taste.

1 teaspoon of fish sauce

A squeeze of lime juice (approx 1/2 teaspoon)

Salt & Pepper to taste

For coating –

2 Tablespoons of sesame seeds

1 Tablespoon of hemp seeds

1 Tablespoon of sunflower seeds

1 Tablespoon of pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

Alternatively you could sub 1/3 cup of sesame seeds alone or your fave nuts/seeds

For serving;

Mixed greens

Avocado

Mayo

Sweet Chili Sauce

Method –

1 – Pre-heat oven to 175’C/350’F

2 – Line a baking sheet with baking/parchment paper and set aside.

3 – To make the Salmon Bites –

Place all salmon, eggs, coconut flour, fish sauce, spices & seasonings in to a small bowl and stir until well combined.

4 – All it to sit for a minute or two so the coconut flour can do it’s magical binding.

5 – Place all seeds for coating in to a small, shallow dish and stir to combine. Set aside.

5 – Take approximately 1 Tablespoon of salmon mixture and roll it into a ball.

Pro tip – use a small/mini cookie scoop if you have one if not, having slightly damp hands helps them roll more easily).

6 – Gently press each salmon bite in to your prepared seed mix, then place on to your prepared baking dish.

7 – Repeat until all mixture has been used.

8 – Bake for 8-10 minutes until the seeds are fragrant, lightly toasted and your salmon bites are cooked through.

9 – Devour (Allow to cool slightly first, those babies are hot, hot, hot!!!)

Enjoy xo

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Question of the day –

What’s your favorite quick and easy lunch or dinner?

Feel free to share recipes, or links recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your salmon bites (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to xo

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Pretty sure, back in the day, I could easily devour a bag of those babies in one sitting . . . man I loved them!

Ahh the good ol’ days . . .

Well , last week I had a craving for them and I was so disappointed. Not only because of the unnecessarily longggggg list of ingredients (and all that added sugar) but they didn’t taste nearly as good as I remembered.

And not really like apricot or coconut at all.

I was so sad!

Don’t you hate it when you eat something and it’s just well, gross?! Not at all what you were craving or hoping for?!

It makes me so sad – I love food! It should always be enjoyable and delicious and when it’s not, especially when it’s something I’ve been really looking forward to, it just makes me sad.

But , these right here,  these quick and easy apricot and coconut bliss bites make me all kinds of happy and I guarantee that they will not leave you feeling disappointed (or like your teeth might fall out) in the slightest!

They’re made with just 5 ingredients that I bet you have on hand already, no weird additives or unpronounceable ingredients – just almonds, apricots, coconut, vanilla & a cheeky pinch of salt.

They taste EXACTLY like apricot and coconut , as they should!

They are soft and chewy, subtly sweet, with a rich, juicy apricot flavor and nice hint of coconut.

Seriously so good!

I also added in a pinch each of cinnamon, ginger, turmeric because;

1 – I’m obsessed with those spices and I just can’t stop putting them on and in all of the things!

2 – I thought like it might be a good idea . . . spoiler alert, it really, REALLY was!

That gentle heart and belly warming hum of spice just marries to perfectly with the mellow flavors of those sweet, juicy apricots and crispy coconut shreds.

I’m talking next level delicious here friends!

Plus, now we get a bonus boost of anti-inflammatory goodness! Deliciously winning on so many levels!

But, even if you made them without the added spices they still taste all kinds of wonderful.

I love the way you can really taste each and every layer, the buttery almonds, the sweet, juicy apricots, the crispy, nutty coconut shreds, that hint of vanilla – the flavors are on point!

And,  although they taste all kinds of magical devoured simply  as they are in all their freshly rolled glory, if you have the time and feel like being a little extra then I strongly suggest that you crush up some freeze dried mango (I tried to find apricot but alas, there was none – I ain’t mad about it though, mango + apricot + coconut = soooooooo yum!) , and while you’re at it, pop some finely shredded coconut into a bowl then . . . roll some of those blissfully delicious apricot and coconut bites, in a little of each.

It’s totally not necessary but the contrast in both flavor and texture is 100% worth it!

Crispy on the outside, super soft and deliciously chewy on the inside!

I am so in love with how well these bliss bites turns out, and I can not wait for you to try them because I know you are going to absolutely LOVE them!

I mean, I know how much you love your bliss bites and one thing you guys made very clear last year was that you wanted more date free recipes.

Well friend, you ask and I deliver.

Well not literally, although if you come over I would totally make you some.

5 ingredients + 10 minutes in the making  . . .

All natural, quick and easy, subtly sweet, soft and chewy delightful little bites of coconut infused deliciousness . . .

A healthier twist on a much loved classic – fun to make, fun to eat, fun to share with the ones you love.

The only thing that’s left to decide is which will you devour first?!

Original, mango or coconut?!

Date Free Golden Spiced Apricot & Coconut Bliss Bites
{Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free, Keto & Paleo Friendly}
Makes approx 20 {bite size} all natural, subtly sweet, soft and chewy, apricot & coconut bliss bites !

Ingredients –

1 cup raw almonds

1 cup dried apricots – I used these super juicy Turkish apricots – they’re amazing!
* NOTE – Keto/ low carb lovin’ friends  –  soak/ferment your fruit in coconut water keifr or kombucha overnight and you should be ready to roll – read more about how/why it works here

4 Tablespoon of shredded coconut

1 teaspoon of vanilla

1/4 teaspoon of sea salt

A pinch of turmeric

A pinch of ground cinnamon

A pinch of ground ginger

A pinch of ground black pepper – this is important as the chemical compound in the black pepper is what helps and enables the body to absorb all of those incredible nutrients in the turmeric! You can’t taste the pepper, promise.

Optional add ins;

1 teaspoon of maca powder – For hormone balance

1 Tablespoon of MCT oil – brain boosting energy

2 scoops of collagen ( I   Vital proteins unflavored collagen peptides ) –  for gut healing goodness

1-2 scoops of protein powder (vanilla or unflavored would work best in this recipe) – for extra protein – I use Proganics Vanilla whey – you can use EMS10 to get 10% off

Optional for serving –

Freeze dried mango, crushed to powder

Finely shredded coconut flakes

Method –

1 – Optional but highly (HIGHLY) recommended – Place your almonds on to a lined baking tray and roast at 175’C/350’F for 5-10 mins until lightly toasted, gloriously golden and deliciously fragrant.

2 – Once toasted, place your nuts into your food processor/blender and pulse until crumbly, you want there to still be a few bigger chunks to give the bites some nice texture.

3 – Add apricots and process until the mixture starts to come together into a sticky “dough”.

4 – Add vanilla, spices, MCT oil, maca and collagen (if using) then process again until combined.

5 – Using your hands, roll approx 1 small Tablespoons worth of dough into bite size balls then set aside
 – FYI – I like to make my bites on the smaller side. You would probably need 3 of mine to make up one of those golf ball size bites you buy at cafe’s or in stores.

6 – If you are going to coat your bliss bites simply place your mango powder & coconut into a small bowl or zip lock bag and gentle press/shake until nicely coated. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Enjoy xo

• If you find your apricots are super dry you could try soaking it in some warm water for 10 mins before you begin, then drain and rinse and make as normal.

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Question of the day –

Are you a fellow bliss bite lover? What’s your favorite flavor combination?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make these bliss bites (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to ox

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We have made a lot of delicious things together this past year and here we have the top 20, most popular recipes of 2018 as choose by you.

So, without further ado – allow me to present you with your top 20 – most clicked, commented on, shared and re-created recipes of 2018 –

1 – Healthy, No-bake Sugar Cookie Energy Bites

2 – Spicy Tuna and Tomato Burgers

3 – Vanilla Spiked Protein Pancakes

4 – Apple and Cranberry Grain Free Granola

5 – Strawberry and Cream Cashew Cookie Bites

6 – Super Fudgy 5 Ingredient Small Batch Keto Brownies

7 – Jamie’s Spring Fritatta

8 – Raw, Date Free – Salted Caramel Slice

9 – DIY – Homemade Jerk Seasoning

10 – Healthy, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Shake

11 – Salted Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups with Crispy Quinoa

12 – Healthy Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Power Bites

13 – Dark Chocolate Coated Double Stuffed Dates

14 – Carrot Cake Muffins with Whipped Vanilla Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting

15 – 3 Ingredient Dark Chocolate Strawberry Coconut Butter Cups

16 – Dark Chocolate Tahini Fudge Bites

17 – Banana Fig & Walnut Muffins

18 – All natural, Salted Caramel Coconut Bliss Bites

19 – Secretly Healthy, Double Chocolate Cupcakes

20 – Spinach and Feta Chicken Burgers

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To all of you who have re-created, commented on, posted and shared in any of my recipes either here on the blog, the Facebook page or Instagram: Thank you so much for sharing your love and appreciation for my recipes not only with me but with others too.

I honestly LOVE seeing you make and enjoy the recipes I share and it makes my heart all kinds of happy knowing that you’re enjoying a recipe that I created.

Seriously you guys, so much love and I can not thank you enough for all the support and encouragement you have shown me over the years.

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Please comment below and let me know if there is anything in particular that you’d like to see more (or less) of in this coming year.

Thank you so much for being here – love you. Mean it!

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Question of the day –

Did your fave recipe make the list this year? If not I’d love to know – what was your fave?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make these any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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The moment you’ve all been waiting for . . .

Date free bliss bites . . .

You guys have been demanding politely requesting more and more date free, raw treat recipes lately and what can I say, you ask, I deliver.

I aim to please, friends

Honestly though, why have I never thought to do this before?!

Subbing dried mango in place of the usual medjool dates to make our beloved bliss bites = best idea ever!

Talk about a game changer!

Look out world!!!!

You guys know how much I adore my beloved bliss bites (and I know you love them as much as I do – great minds baby) but, this has opened up a whole new world on the snack/bliss bite front!

I mean, Ive added other dried fruits to change up the flavors before but never completely swapped out the dates entirely . . . I wasn’t really sure how they were going to turn out but one bite and I was hooked!

Buttery cashews and almonds combined with a splash of vanilla, the subtly sweet, mellowed out, moorish mango and that glorious, golden spice mix (think turmeric, cinnamon and ginger) + a cheeky pinch of salt – a little bite of heaven!

Soft, chewy, subtly sweet, deliciously nutty, perfectly spiced, simply divine!

Nowhere near as sweet as their traditional cousins but boy are they tasty!

I’m talking seriously addicting , or is it addictive?!

Either way, yummmmmmmmmm

And would you just look at that colour?!

How pretty are they?!

Insert all they heart eyed emoji’s here!

Honestly though, I’m really trying hard to find words that do justice in describing just how amazing these mango and coconut bliss bites are but I’m struggling . . .

In the last 3 days I’ve started to write this post more times than I can count and each time I find myself staring at my computer screen, drooling over these incredible moorish mango coconut bliss bites  but my mind draws a blank . . .

I got nothin’ . . .

But, to be honest, that’s kind of what happens when you bite into these beauties . . .

The noise of the world disappears as you lose yourself in the edible, awesomeness you just created.

It’s like your own, personal, bite size, time machine that can whisk you away, at a moments notice, to your own private, tropical oasis to just, sit, savor and bask in the glory.

Yes, they really are THAT good!

And not only do they taste like an absolute dream but they also happen to pack a serious nutritional punch!

They are rich in antioxidants, a natural anti-inflammatory, great for digestion, great for heart health, will help stabilize blood sugar, lower your risk of diabetes, improve brain function and boost your immunity! 

Just in case you needed an excuse to eat more snacks, I got you covered friend.

Now, although they are all kinds of delicious enjoyed simply as they are in all their freshly rolled glory, if you have the time and  feel like getting a little fancy then you might want to go ahead and crumble up some freeze dried mango into a fine looking powder, and while you’re at it, pop some finely shredded coconut into a bowl then . . . roll some of those glorious, golden blissful bites of deliciousness, in a little of each.

It’s totally not necessary but the contrast in both flavor and texture kind of takes the experience to the next level.

All natural, soft and chewy, subtly sweet, perfectly spiced, incredibly moorish, delicious, nutritious, mango & coconut bliss bites !

Gluten Free Dairy free DATE FREE Grain free Refined sugar free Paleo Keto & Vegan friendly

5 main ingredients, 10 minutes in the making . . .

Close your eyes, take a bites and experience the magic for yourself

Date Free Golden Spiced Mango & Coconut Bliss Bites
{Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free, Keto & Paleo Friendly}
Makes approx 20 {bite size} all natural, subtly sweet, soft and chewy, perfectly spiced,  incredibly moorish, delicious, nutritious, mango & coconut bliss bites !

Ingredients –

1/2 cup raw almonds

1/2 cup raw cashews

3/4 cup dried mango* – Keto/ low carb lovin’ friends  –  soak/ferment your fruit in coconut water keifr or kombucha overnight and you should be ready to roll

4 Tablespoon of shredded coconut

1 Tablespoon of cashew or coconut butter – optional but recommended – sub 1 tsp of filtered water & 1/2 teaspoon of coconut extract

2 teaspoon of vanilla

1 teaspoon of turmeric

1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger

1 pinch of salt

1 teaspoon of filtered water

1/8 teaspoon of ground black pepper – this is important as the chemical compound in the black pepper is what helps and enables the body to absorb all of those incredible nutrients in the turmeric! You can’t taste the pepper, promise.

Optional add ins;

1 teaspoon of maca powder – For hormone balance

2 scoops of collagen ( I nutra organics &   Vital proteins unflavored collagen peptides – or Further food you can use EMS10 to get 10% off any further food products ) –  for an extra dose of protein and gut healing goodness

2 Tablespoons of hemp seeds – for extra protein + vitamins & minerals

1-2 scps protein powder – vanilla or unflavored would work best in this recipe – for extra protein

Optional for serving –

Freeze dried mango, crushed to powder

Finely shredded coconut flakes

Method –

1 – Optional but highly (HIGHLY) recommended – Place your nuts on to a lined baking tray and roast at 175’C/350’F for 5-10 mins until lightly toasted, gloriously golden and deliciously fragrant.

2 – Once toasted, place your nuts into your food processor/blender and pulse until crumbly, you want there to still be a few bigger chunks to give the bites some nice texture.

3 – Add mango and process until the mixture starts to come together into a sticky, loose “dough”.

4 – Add vanilla, spices, coconut oil, hemp seeds, maca and collagen (if using) then process again until combined.

5 – Using your hands, roll approx 1 small Tablespoons worth of dough into bite size balls then set aside
 – FYI – I like to make my bites on the smaller side. You would probably need 3 of mine to make up one of those golf ball size bites you buy at cafe’s or in stores.

6 – If you are going to coat your bliss bites in simply place your mango powder & coconut into a small bowl or zip lock bag and gentle press/shake until nicely coated. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Enjoy xo

• If you find your mango is super dry you could try soaking it in some warm water for 10 mins before you begin, then drain and rinse and make as normal.

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Question of the day –

Are you a fellow bliss bite lover? What’s your favorite flavor combination?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make these bliss bites (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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