How to survive winter V: Snacks

During winter we really like to snack. Our body wants more energy to stay warm and awake, and our brain translates it to “Let’s eat more sweets!”. Sweets, mostly made of simple carbs and sugar, are a perfect supply of quick energy.

It’s no coincidence that this snacking season is between Valentine’s Day and Easter. It’s all part of a scheme to ruin your New Year’s resolution… or just call it WINTER.

I want to share three snack ball recipes that help me survive this craving without eating crap. My energy level always crashes around 3:30 pm, but two of these SAVE MY DAY. They have different textures and flavors but are all gluten free and vegan.

Enjoy :-)

Vegan GF cocoa protein balls (crunchy)

About 20 balls

1 cup almond flour
4 tablespoons organic raw/vegan protein powder
1/2 cup organic nut butter (almond butter is my favorite)
1/4 cup organic chia seeds
1/4 cup cocoa powder (like Ghirardelli’s 100% cocoa)
2-3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon organic coconut oil

Mix all the ingredients well (I do it by hand). It might not look/feel sticky, but it works! Just keep squeezing it together. Once it’s all mixed shape it into balls and refrigerate.

Vegan GF Truffle Pumpkin balls (crunchy and chewy)

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