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April 13, 2015 by Jennifer

Paleo Cherry Cocoa Pistachio Healthy Bites

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Hi there Busy Being Jennifer Friends!  My name is Lindsay Cotter and I blog over at Cotter Crunch. So happy Jenn is letting me share her space today, so generous!  So glad she able to take a vacation! We all need those, right?

Anyway, about me. I’m married to a pro triathlete. I’m also a Nutrition Specialist and Fitness Professional for Endurance Athletes and Gluten-Free My blog is a gluten free guide (for all), and I want to be there to help you maintain proper nutrition as you work to keep your body in top shape for your next race or workout. That’s why I’m called the SHERPA wife; to support and FUEL others!! 

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I make the fuel, and the refuel, and everything in between!  

But the other main reason I blog is support others (and my husband) in pursuing their health and fitness goals.

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I’d say my best support comes through fueling, especially with easy gluten free recipes/food!

Let’s talks about the food now, shall we?

You see, In an effort to help James (aka the Kiwi Cotter) fuel properly for pre and post workout, I started making him healthy bites. What are healthy Bites?

Let me tell you all about them!

Healthy Bites are my take on functional gluten free bite sized “ball” snacks. Each bite is made with natural, gluten-free and mostly organic ingredients.

What started off as a real food and gluten free snack option, to help with my personal health and my husband’s training, has now turned into my own little business. I am passionate about it and want to share these bites with others…kids, athletes, on the go mom’s, food allergy folks, and more! My mission is to make gluten free and process free food that actually tastes really good.

Sheesh, do I sound like a Corny Cotter or what? Haha.

Healthy Bites Recipe Ebook from Lindsay Cotter

Anyway, today I wanted to share with you one of my favorite allergy friendly Healthy Bites recipes!! It’s got all kinds of goodness in it, plus it’s grain free kid friendly!

It’s perfect for post workout, snacking, or just breakfast on the go!!   And I’ve got tons more recipes in my Healthy Bites Ebooks, just sayin!

Insert paleo cherry cocoa pistachio bites (collage)

 Paleo cocoa cherry pistachios bites
Ingredients : 

  • 1/2 cup coconut flour, peanut flour, or flapjacked buttermilk pancake batter.
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder or other chocolate protein powder
  • 1/4 cup nut butter of choice
  • handful of dried cherries
  • 1/4 cup crushed pitaschios
  • butter extract (1/2 tsp) –optional, can use cherry extract or vanilla too!
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • Optional add ins –> ground ginger or cinnamon

Combine 1/2 cup coconut or peanut flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder or chocolate protein, 1/4 cup nut butter like eatnuttzo, and a handful of dried cherries and crushed pistachios in a large bow. Mix well. Then add in your honey or maple syrup. Add in a dash of cinnamon or ginger for extra spice Mix again and then roll into bite sized balls. Makes about 15-18 balls. Feel free to roll into larger bites, or smaller to make more. Freeze or keep in refrigerator to maintain freshness.

Nutritional Value: Each bite contains approximately 45-50 Calories and around 2-3 g Protein.

 

Delicious Paleo Cherry Cocoa Pistachio Bites from @LCCotter! Healthy & Yummy!!

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Well folks, that’s all I got for now. I hope you get to make these. If so, please let me know how they turn out.

Thanks for letting me share my passion here today Jenn!

You can see more on my site, cotter crunch FB page or healthy bties facebook page, or in my BOOK of BITES eBook on my side bar (volume II also available).

Cheers,

LC (aka Sherpa Wife)

Lindsay Cotter from Cotter Crunch

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Comments

  1. carissajaded says

    April 13, 2015 at 9:29 am

    These look amazing. Checking out your blog and such now!

    Reply
    • cottercrunch says

      April 13, 2015 at 2:13 pm

      let me know if you try them carissa!

      Reply
  2. She Rocks Fitness says

    April 13, 2015 at 11:22 am

    Love this woman! She ROCKS!!!

    Reply
    • cottercrunch says

      April 13, 2015 at 2:13 pm

      that's what YOU ARE! <3 rockin

      Reply
  3. phyrra says

    April 13, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    These sound awesome! I definitely want to give them a try.

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    • cottercrunch says

      April 13, 2015 at 2:13 pm

      they are the perfect snack! promise

      Reply
  4. Kelley says

    April 13, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    Ooh I'm always looking for fun new snack ideas!!

    Reply
    • cottercrunch says

      April 13, 2015 at 9:00 pm

      so am i! these are so great for snacking Kelley!

      Reply
  5. [email protected] says

    April 13, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    Those look SO yummy!

    Reply
  6. Morgan says

    April 13, 2015 at 5:02 pm

    These look delicious! I'm going to have to try making them soon!

    Reply
    • cottercrunch says

      April 13, 2015 at 8:59 pm

      let me know if you do Morgan!

      Reply
  7. geniabeme says

    April 13, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    Wow!! This sounds sooo good!!

    Reply
    • cottercrunch says

      April 13, 2015 at 9:00 pm

      they are my fav! xxoo

      Reply
  8. Blushing Noir says

    April 13, 2015 at 9:07 pm

    These look so good!!! My dad loves pistachios – sending to his wifey now!

    Reply
    • cottercrunch says

      April 21, 2015 at 9:26 pm

      yes, do it! he will love

      Reply
  9. Kendra says

    April 13, 2015 at 9:42 pm

    These look yummy!

    Reply
  10. BySarahHalstead says

    April 13, 2015 at 9:58 pm

    Ohhh! Those looks so scrumptious.

    Reply
  11. Carly says

    April 13, 2015 at 10:10 pm

    Seriously these look amazing! Yum!

    Reply
  12. Cassie T says

    April 14, 2015 at 3:38 am

    These sound absolutely delicious! I can't wait to give them a try.

    Reply
    • cottercrunch says

      April 21, 2015 at 9:26 pm

      let me know what you think cassie!

      Reply
  13. loveforlacquer says

    April 14, 2015 at 6:06 am

    Ooh these sound delish!

    Reply
  14. MyNewestAddiction says

    April 14, 2015 at 12:56 pm

    UHHHH! YUM!q

    Reply
  15. mamamommymom says

    April 14, 2015 at 8:05 pm

    I love that you are so supportive of your husband! My ex was not at all supportive of my running goals and it was sucky 🙁

    Reply
    • cottercrunch says

      April 21, 2015 at 9:31 pm

      i’m sorry friend. But i hope you have someone now to support you! xxoo

      Reply
  16. Christina S says

    April 18, 2015 at 8:43 am

    These look great! I’ll have to try them b/c they’re a snack we could all enjoy!

    Reply
    • cottercrunch says

      April 21, 2015 at 9:32 pm

      they are a regular snack in our house! enjoy!

      Reply
  17. Mrs. AOK says

    April 30, 2015 at 4:57 pm

    These look SO YUMMY!! I’m trying to get back on Paleo, it’s hard, but with goodies like this, I think I can. 🙂
    Thanks for sharing with us at Mommy Monday!!
    XOXO

    Reply
  18. Kristine Foley (@thefoleyfam) says

    May 4, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    These look and sound delicious!

    Reply

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