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Carrot Cake Stuffed Date

Carrot Cake Stuffed Dates: A Quick Paleo Snack

I love Carrot Cake. It’s my birthday cake of choice every year. I also love dates! They are so convenient and satisfying in a small amount. Alas, this snack was born. It’s not really anything new. It’s hardly even a ‘recipe’. Here’s how I assemble my carrot cake stuffed dates for a quick, allergen-friendly, paleo, hormone-balancing snack! I looove using Sunflower Seed Butter in snacks. It’s a nut-free alternative that is typically well-tolerated and provides great healthy fats. It’s a staple in my hormone healing diet. This is also a great choice for kids who have issues with peanuts or tree nuts. The best part about these Carrot Cake Stuffed Dates is that you don’t really have to do any prep work for them to be ready to eat in five minutes or less. I almost always have dates, sunbutter, and coconut in my pantry, and I always have raw carrots in the fridge. Viola! Related: Upgraded Classic: Nut-Free Granola If you’re feeling fancy, set out all the ingredients on a serving board and have a little snack plate to yourself. This is an excellent activity with kids as they start to learn their preferences. Salt is a fun one – they’ll learn moderation and balance of ingredients through trial and error! What is Sunflower Seed Butter?  Just like other nut butters, sunflower seed butter is simply a blend of sunflower seeds until they create a creamy consistency. Sunflower seeds are high in Vitamin E and Magnesium. You can find sunflower butter in most grocery stores, just remember to check for added ingredients. I like Thrive Market’s Sunflower Butter that’s made with ONLY ground sunflower seeds.   What modifications can I make? If you prefer to make this coconut-free, you can omit the coconut flakes. If you’re good with nuts, use almond or cashew butter instead. Don’t have carrots? Leave em off, it’s still good. Want a little more oomph? Throw on some chocolate chunks! When ingredient shopping, I use Thrive Market. They have the best prices for organic, shelf-stable products like dates, sunflower seeds, coconut, and sea salt. Click here to get a free gift with your first order. You May Also Like: Oat Milk Blueberry Chia Pudding Gluten-Free Oat and Almond Bread Shop Amazon Faves: DISCLAIMERS: The statements made on this website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. You assume full responsibility for how you use this information. Always consult with your physician or other health professionals before making any diet or lifestyle changes. This post may contain affiliate links whereby if you purchase these products I receive a small percentage of the sale price. This allows me to keep the blog running and I thank you for allowing me to do that!

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AIP Lemon Coconut Power Balls autoimmune protocol snack idea

AIP Lemon Coconut Balls: Snacking on a Restricted Diet

Lemon Coconut Balls are the AIP-approved snack you’ve been looking for. Not to mention keto-friendly and loaded with healthy fat and protein. It’s summertime and my fridge is filled with all things bright and citrusy. I like having quick snacks that I can grab when I’m living an active life: out hiking, biking, paddle boarding, and exploring. Instead of reaching for a packaged snack, I take time to prep some clean-ingredient treats that I can store in the freezer. These AIP lemon coconut balls are just that! The best part? They are gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, seed-free, and hater-free. Unless you don’t like coconut. I like this recipe because it fits within the restriction of the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP Diet). It can be tough to find bars and snacks that are nut-free! My AIP lemon coconut balls come together with the help of melt-in-your-mouth coconut manna. If you don’t know what coconut manna is yet, it is to coconut what peanut butter is to peanuts. A concentrated spread made ONLY with coconut. Delicious, clean, and filled with medium-chain fatty acids! Related: Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Perfect Bars If you’re looking for a quick, nutritious, AND flavor-packed snack- here it is. These lemon coconut power balls come together quickly: with super-clean ingredients that keep you feeling your best.  “Lemon Coconut Balls” are a perfect quick snack that will help you reach your protein goals while maintaining a restricted diet. Try these mid-morning or mid-afternoon for a boost to get you through the day. There’s room for substitutions here, but this is my go-to ingredient list: -Unsweetened Shredded Coconut -Coconut Butter -Grass-Fed Collagen Peptides -Lemon Juice -Lemon Zest -Maple Syrup -Vanilla Extract -Sea salt Liven things up with these bright, citrusy AIP Lemon Coconut Power Balls! My coconut obsession is Nutiva Coconut Manna. I always order mine through Thrive Market! I order my ingredients from Thrive Market. I find shelf-stable products at cheaper than grocery stores. The AIP-filter is awesome for navigating a tricky diet! View this post on Instagram A post shared by THE FACILITY 📍Denver (@thefacilitydenver) You May Also Like: Oat Milk Blueberry Chia Pudding Gluten-Free Oat and Almond Bread Shop This Article: DISCLAIMERS: The statements made on this website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. You assume full responsibility for how you use this information. Always consult with your physician or other health professionals before making any diet or lifestyle changes. This post may contain affiliate links whereby if you purchase these products I receive a small percentage of the sale price. This allows me to keep the blog running and I thank you for allowing me to do that!

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