Chocolate Peanut Butter BITES
Ahhhh, another week of this 80 day program down &
another "refeed" {aka glycogen boost} day is UP.
Read more about what the heck we're doing HERE in my post about 80 Day Obsession!
I decided to choose a new approved treat to try this week - although the chickpea brownies I've made twice now are my SOULMATE SNACK - so they better be good, right??
This recipe is actually from my trainer for these 13 weeks - who also just so happens to be the creator of a life-changing meal/recipe plan called "fixate" that I've been following for a larger part of the past 3 years.
Any meal plan that allows some freedom for chocolate & peanut butter is a win in my book, am I right!?
I'm slapping my own name on these tasty nuggets + sharing a couple of my own personal tweaks. BUT.. I gotta give credit to my girl Autumn for being the OG creator of this one!
Ready for the recipe??
Here we go..
Ingredients:
1 cup All-Natural Peanut Butter
(the original recipe called for smooth, but I went CHUNKY!)
1 tbsp Cornstarch
3/4 cup Coconut Flour
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
(next time I'll probably try honey or agave instead)
8 oz. Semi Sweet Chocolate, 62% cocoa or higher, chopped
2 tsp extra virgin organic coconut oil, unrefined
*I also used a little pink himalayan sea salt!*
Directions:
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper & set to the side.
Combine the peanut butter, cornstarch, coconut flour & maple syrup in a bowl; stir with a spatula until the mixture forms a uniform dough.
Using {clean.. duh} hands, shape the dough into 24 one inch balls. If you want to make the next step easier, place a toothpick in the center of each ball.
Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet & refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
Fill a small pot with about 2 inches of water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low.
Place a heat-proof mixing bowl over the pot & add the chocolate and coconut oil. Stir for 2 to 3 minutes, or until just melted.
Remove balls from the refrigerator.
If you used them, hold a ball by the toothpick and dip into chocolate, swirling to completely coat. I personally just rolled them in the chocolate & dropped them on the sheet. It's a bit messier, but I like working with my hands.
Return to baking sheet. Repeat with each ball.
If you want to amp up your flavah, sprinkle a SMALL amount of himalayan salt on the balls, before the next step.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until chocolate has hardened.
Finally, store in airtight container & try not to eat them all!
They are SO darn good, y'all.
These are most definitely still a TREAT, so remember moderation & savor one at a time.
For my readers who are following the fixate plan, one of these is equal to a "yellow container."
If you're working through 80 Day Obsession like we are, one of these is equal to a "dirty yellow container" ONLY on your refeed day!
Give these a try & let me know what you think!
They're HEAVENLY.
