Cafe Latte Energy Bites

Because Protein Snacks Shouldn't Be Gross.... 

I have tried many many recipes for protein bites and balls and cookies and typically I think they taste super gross. This recipe is hands down the best I have made. We ate way too many in one sitting and they are all already gone. I wanted to use the new vegan cafe latte shakeology that I had on hand and wanted to do more than just turn it into a shake. It takes less than five minutes to make and is made up of lots of healthy ingredients. 

Try it out if you need a sweet fix for your late night cravings. I like to keep mine in the fridge. They taste best cold. 

Ingredients 

• ¼ cup chopped peanuts (unsalted) 
• ½ cup dry old-fashioned rolled oats
• ½ cup all-natural nut butter ( I used peanut butter) 
• 2 scoops Cafe Latte Vegan Shakeology 
• 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
• ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp of hazelnut extract 

Directions 

1. Combine peanuts, oats, nut butter, Shakeology, chia seeds, hazelnut extract and maple syrup in a medium bowl; mix well.
2. Roll into eighteen balls, about 1-inch in diameter each.

7 Days of Shakeology

Helping To Curb Your Holiday Cravings

Starting on Monday December 12th I will be kicking off a 7 days of Shakeology challenge. This is for those have have been wanting to try out the product but are not quite ready to commit to an entire months supply. 

During those 7 days we will be trying a new recipe each day. I will share some of my favorites that will hold a close second to your favorite christmas cookies. In addition we will be working on improving some of your nutrition habits and even doing a few mini workouts that I will be creating for the participants. 

My hopes are that you are able to enjoy the benefits of something that has given me more energy and cut out my junk food cravings. During this time of year I have a feeling it's just what you need. 

The group will start on Monday December 12th and wrap up on Sunday December 18th. Hopefully I can help you over come a few holiday temptations and maybe even help you lose a pound or two that week. While Shakeology is not just about something that can help with weight loss, it is a nice little side effect. 

Please send me an email with the subject line SHAKEO letting me know you would like a space in the group. I will be in touch within 24 hours to let you know what your next steps are. 

S.Griffith27@gmail.com

Wishing you a healthy and happy holiday season! 

Chocolate Shakeology Truffles

Believe it or not I actually HATE baking. Everything I make only ever turns out "so so" and I always make a huge mess of the kitchen. Cooking I am fine with, baking not so much. Very rarely will you find me making baked goods. 

The other day I challenged my clients in my challenge group to create some Shakeology recipes that were not just drinks rather desserts and treats make with these yummy superfoods. I decided I couldn't offer up the challenge and not try it myself so I put together some chocolate truffles. 

Oh man did they ever turn out great!! This one was easy. Didn't make a mess of my kitchen and lasted for a few weeks in the fridge. Give it a try if your craving something sweet but don't want to fall off the clean eating wagon completely. 

Ingredients 

• 1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
• 1/2 scoop Beachbody Performance Recovery (or chocolate protein powder)
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 3 TBSP pure maple syrup 
• 3 TBSP almond milk
• 1 TBSP coconut oil
• 1 TSP vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips 

Directions

Mix first 8 ingredients together in bow

Heat last ingredient (chocolate chips) in pot on stove until melted (or in microwave- approx 2 min)

After first 8 ingredients are mixed, make balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place on cookie sheet on parchment paper

Put balls in fridge for 15 minutes

After chocolate is melted, take balls out of fridge and dip using spoon or toothpick so the chocolate covers a light layer around ball and place back on parchment paper. 

Put balls back in fridge for 10 minutes

If you have remaining chocolate, you can drizzle lightly across balls to make it look pretty.

Put back in fridge for 5 minutes

Serve and enjoy!!

Shakeology Ice Cream Sundae

Chocolate Covered Cherry Chip with Coconut 

On most days you will find me drinking my Shakeology as a "shake" in the afternoons between my afternoon snack and dinner time. It's what helps to keep away my cravings and it is also what helped me to eliminate most all junk foods.

BUT sometimes a girl just craves some ice cream in the middle of the day. Lucky for me I can change the consistency of my Shakeology by using a little more ice and frozen cherries. It turns the consistency to that of frozen custard. I like to give it a few toppings and eat it out of a bowl. It's almost like having an ice cream sundae. This totally did the trick for my ice cream cravings and tasted amazing. 

Here is how I made it. 

Ingredients 

1 scoop of chocolate Shakeology 

10 ounces of water 

4 ounces of vanilla almond milk 

1/2 cup of frozen cherries 

10 ounces of ice 

Chocolate chips

Shaved coconut 

Directions 

Combine ingredients in blender and mix for one minute. 

Pour into a bowl and top with shaved coconut chocolate chips and a few whole cherries. 

Enjoy! 

Strawberry Coconut Banana Shakeology

Like a cocktail only much better for you.... 

I am a big believer that things taste even better when they look better, SO I make an effort to make my Shakeology look beautiful each day when I drink it. I love adding garnishes and using pretty glasses and straws. This week I have been hooked on this summer- like combo. Very tropical even though it's winter time right now. 

Here is what you are going to need to make it:

Ingredients: 

10 ounces of ice 

10 ounces of water 

4 ounces of coconut almond milk 

1 scoop of vegan tropical strawberry Shakeology 

1 sliced banana 

1 tsp of shaved coconut 

Directions: 

Combine ice, water and almond milk

Add into the blender 

Add in Shakeology 

Then slice the banana and add it in 

Also add in the sliced coconut 

Blend for 1 minute

****ENJOY*****

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin Shakeology

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin Shakeology 

Ingredients
10 ounces of ice
10 ounces of water
4 ounces of vanilla almond milk
1 scoop of vanilla shakeology
1 small ripe banana
1 tablespoon of dark chocolate chips
1 teaspoon of banana extract

Directions
Combine liquid ingredients and ice into your cup
Pour into a blender
Add in shakeology, banana, and chocolate chips
Blend for 1 minute
Pour and enjoy!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Shakeology

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Shakeology 

Ingredients

10 oz of ice

10 oz of water

4 oz of vanilla almond milk

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

1 scoop of vanilla Shakeology

2 teaspoons of chocolate chips (dark chocolate chip would be best but I only had milk chocolate on hand)

Directions

Combine water, almond milk and ice in a cup

Pour into the blender and then include remaining ingredients

Blend for 1 minute

Enjoy!