When the holidays come around, it can be easy to talk ourselves out of adhering to our health and fitness goals.
Whether that's compromising on our diet for the holiday treats, cocktails, or even skipping your workouts to make room for holiday activities ... the holidays surely do serve as a good excuse.
Now, don't get me wrong ... You SHOULD enjoy the holidays. I'm not going to discourage you from having Thanksgiving dinner and a few drinks on Christmas.
But there's a huge difference between having a game plan to adjust your workouts and nutrition to allow for a few extra holiday calories ... and saying "screw it", changing nothing, and gorging yourself.
That's why I wanted to put together some holiday pie energy ball recipes that can satisfy your sweet tooth this year without going overboard!
Now, fair warning, these are a little high in carbs and fat, and a little lower on the protein side of things when you compare it to some of our other recipes.
However, these can be a great snack to give you some energy, satisfy your holiday cravings, or maybe even replace a traditional holiday dessert with a healthier alternative.
Just be conscious of how they'll fit in with the rest of your nutrition plan, and I know you'll love these recipes!
APPLE PIE ENERGY BALLS
Servings: 18 (1 Serving = 1 Ball)
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cool Time: 30 Minutes
INGREDIENTS:
Balls
1/2 Cup of Coconut Flour
1/2 Cup of Walnuts, chopped
1 Cup of Apple Pie Filling (Preferably one sweetened with Sucralose)
1/2 Cup of Dehydrated Apples, Finely Chopped
1/2 Cup of Cinnamon Nut Butter
2 Scoops of Level-1 Natural Vanilla
Protein Icing
1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar Alternative
3 Tbsp Level-1 Natural Vanilla
1/2 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
1/4 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
2 Tsp Cinnamon
DIRECTIONS:
For this recipe, you'll need:
• 2 Medium Mixing Bowl
• Spoon Spatula
• Fridge
1. For the energy balls, start by mixing all the ingredients together in a bowl. If the dough is too soft, try adding a tbsp of coconut flour until the dough firms up. If the dough is too thick, try adding a tbsp of water until you reach the desired consistency.
2. Roll the dough into roughly tablespoon-sized balls for a total of 18.
3. Refrigerate the balls for 15-20 minutes.
4. In a separate bowl, mix in all of the icing ingredients until smooth.
5. When the balls are firm and settled, finish the recipe by drizzling the protein icing on the energy balls.
*Can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
MACROS PER SERVING:
Calories: 116
Protein: 7g
Carbs: 14g
Fat: 6g
Fiber: 2g
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PECAN PIE ENERGY BALLS
Servings: 18 (1 Serving = 1 Ball)
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cool Time: 30 Minutes
INGREDIENTS:
2 scoops of Level-1 Vanilla Natural
1 Cup of Chopped Pecans
8 oz of Dates, Pitted
1 Cup of Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
1 Tsp of Vanilla Extract
1 Tbsp Cinnamon
3 Tbsp Sugar-Free Maple Syrup
DIRECTIONS:
For this recipe, you'll need:
• Medium Mixing Bowl
• Spoon Spatula
• Food Processor / Blender
• Fridge / Freezer
1. Put the dates into a food processor until the dates turn into a paste. (You can mix the dates in a blender, just mix it together with all the ingredients in small batches to ensure they are properly combined).
2. Once you have blended your dates, add in the pecans, oats, vanilla, and sugar-free maple syrup to the food processor until a sticky, dough-like consistency has formed.
3. Roll the dough into 18, tbsp-sized balls. If the dough is too dry, add a tbsp or more of water or maple syrup.
4. Place the balls in the freezer to sit for 30 minutes before serving.
*Can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
MACROS PER SERVING:
Calories: 110
Protein: 4g
Carbs: 14g
Fat: 5g
Fiber: 2g
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PUMPKIN PIE ENERGY BALLS
Servings: 18 (1 Serving = 1 Ball)
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cool Time: 20 Minutes
INGREDIENTS:
1 Cup Nut Butter
2 Scoops of Level-1 Pumpkin Spice Latte
5 Tbsp Pumpkin Puree
4 Tbsp Sugar-Free Maple Syrup
2 Tsp Pumpkin Spice
1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 Cup Sugar-Free White Chocolate Chips
OPTIONAL TOPPING:
3 Crushed Graham Crackers
DIRECTIONS:
For this recipe, you'll need:
• Medium Mixing Bowl
• Spoon Spatula
• Fridge
1. In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the almond butter, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Add in the protein, coconut flour, pumpkin spice, and white chocolate chips until the mixture is fully combined and there are no clumps. The dough will be a little wet, but if it's too sticky to work with, add an extra tbsp of coconut flour until you reach the desired consistency.
3. Roll the dough into roughly tablespoon-sized balls for a total of 18.
4. Optional - If you'd like to, you may roll the balls in the crushed graham cracker.
5. Refrigerate the energy balls for 15-20 minutes before serving.
*Can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
MACROS PER SERVING:
Calories: 115
Protein: 7g
Carbs: 6g
Fat: 7g
Fiber: 1g
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