Hey loves – how’s your week going? Mine’s great, but things have been busy. We’re in the middle of the Fit and Festive Challenge, sign ups for the Resolve Group Coaching Program open next week (more deets on that ASAP!) and I’m leaving for vacation next week! At least everything’s got a hefty dose of fun along with it 😉

With that said, today, I have a post from a very dear friend of mine with a very delicious recipe at the end. Trust me. I made it as soon as this culinary ball genius sent it to me and it took me less than 10 minutes! I first met Lindsay at Blend 2013, but it felt like I’d known her long before that. I consider Lindsay one of the kindest and most generous people I know…who also happens to make some of the best ball-shaped bites I’ve eaten – Healthy Bites.

Take it away, Lindsay!

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Hi there Friends!  My name is Lindsay Cotter and I blog over at Cotter Crunch. I’m a pro triathlete’s wife, nutrition and fitness consultant, kombucha and wine lover, and Gluten Free cook! It’s funny, this is my blog’s subtitile and yes, it really does describe my life.  But the main reason I blog is support my husband. We’ve created this dream together. A dream to pursue HIS professional triathlon career and I get to play wing man woman, actually it’s Sherpa wife. Either way, I’m by his side.

I’d say my best support comes through food and fueling. I’m good at feeding that man, or so I like to think.

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? Glad you asked.

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.

(Paige here – I’ve purchased HB’s from Lindsay before, along with her e-book, and they’re hands down the best ball-shaped bites that I’ve tasted!)

Anyway, today I wanted to share with you a sneak peak recipe from my Healthy Bites Ebook!

Cookie Crumb Protein Bites

Ingredients

2/3 regular peanut flour (can use coconut flour or almond meal)

1/4 heaping cup protein powder of choice

1/4 to 1/3 cup coconut peanut butter

1/4 to 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup

1 tsp coconut extract

1/4- 1/3 cup favorite GF cookie (crumbs) (i used a gluten free Udis Brand)

optional : add in white chocolate chips, nuts, coconut, etc.

Directions:

This recipe is super easy because you don’t need to grind anything! just mix up dry ingredients first, then add in peanut butter, extract, and honey. Mix well, then roll into balls/bites. Freeze right away then store in fridge or freezer to maintain freshness. Makes around 20 bites, give or take.

NOTE –> if you add in more coconut or have a thick protein powder, you might need to add more honey and/or nut butter to keep batter from being to dry.

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Hi guys! Paige here again – I made these last night using 1/3 c. almond flour + 1/3 c. coconut flour. I added a wee bit more almond butter, and also subbed NuNaturals chocolate sauce for the honey…they turned out DELICIOUS.

I also made the mistake of making them before dinner. Do not do this, or else dinner=ruined 😉  Also, Lindsay’s right – these are a CINCH to make!

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 ramble today. I mean, that’s what blogs are for right?

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

Cheers,

LC (aka Sherpa Wife)

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