By Coach Maria - Salus Nutritionist & Food Expert
We all need treats from time to time, but what we don't need are the excess refined sugars, preservatives, additives and pro-inflammatory ingredients that are in packaged baked goods.
Healthy eating doesn't mean you have to settle for a dense, flavorless, brick-like baked good that no one will eat.
Free of grains, refined sugars and unhealthy ingredients, these little bites will produce a big smile and a happy gut.
We all need treats from time to time, but what we don't need are the excess refined sugars, preservatives, additives and pro-inflammatory ingredients that are in packaged baked goods.
Healthy eating doesn't mean you have to settle for a dense, flavorless, brick-like baked good that no one will eat.
Free of grains, refined sugars and unhealthy ingredients, these little bites will produce a big smile and a happy gut.
These can be made egg-free if there is an egg allergy in the home and can be baked easily using a cake pop maker if desired!
Ingredients
serves 9
2 1/2 c almond flour
1 tblsp arrowroot flour (coconut flour or tapioca starch works well also)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 eggs (if egg-free, substitute with a mixture of 2 tblsp flaxseed and 6 tblsp water - let stand for a couple of minutes before adding to recipe)
1/4 c unsweetened applesauce
1/4 c pumpkin puree (without any added ingredients)
1/4 c ghee, melted (coconut oil or organic butter will work as well)
1 tsp alcohol free vanilla
Mix dry ingredients in one bowl, wet ingredients in another, combine both together.
If using a cake pop maker, drop 1 tablespoon batter into each compartment and cook for 4-6 minutes or on a parchment paper covered baking sheet in a 325 degree oven for 15 minutes.
Allow bites to cool. (I put mine in the freezer for a quick cooling off period)
*Optional Chocolate coating:
1/2 c raw, unfiltered honey
1/4 c unsweetened cacao powder
Mix together ingredients (heat up slightly, if desired for easy coating)
Dip top side of each bit into chocolate or drizzle over each bite with a spoon
Nutritional Information
per serving (4 ea.)
Protein: 7g
Carbs: 6g
Fat: 21g
Nutritional values are estimates and may vary
Ingredients
serves 9
2 1/2 c almond flour
1 tblsp arrowroot flour (coconut flour or tapioca starch works well also)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 eggs (if egg-free, substitute with a mixture of 2 tblsp flaxseed and 6 tblsp water - let stand for a couple of minutes before adding to recipe)
1/4 c unsweetened applesauce
1/4 c pumpkin puree (without any added ingredients)
1/4 c ghee, melted (coconut oil or organic butter will work as well)
1 tsp alcohol free vanilla
Mix dry ingredients in one bowl, wet ingredients in another, combine both together.
If using a cake pop maker, drop 1 tablespoon batter into each compartment and cook for 4-6 minutes or on a parchment paper covered baking sheet in a 325 degree oven for 15 minutes.
Allow bites to cool. (I put mine in the freezer for a quick cooling off period)
*Optional Chocolate coating:
1/2 c raw, unfiltered honey
1/4 c unsweetened cacao powder
Mix together ingredients (heat up slightly, if desired for easy coating)
Dip top side of each bit into chocolate or drizzle over each bite with a spoon
Nutritional Information
per serving (4 ea.)
Protein: 7g
Carbs: 6g
Fat: 21g
Nutritional values are estimates and may vary
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