Yesterday, I set some “mini goals” for the day: 1) get my Fiber above 20 grams, 2) keep my Net Carbs below 22 grams, and 3) spend 6 hours in some Activity or Exercise. I’m happy to report that 1) my Dietary Fiber for the day was 22.8; my Net Carbs were 20.67, and 3) I spent 9-1/2 hours Cooking, Cleaning & Studying. Check. Check. Check. I’m going to strive to make the same three accomplishments today. I’ve GOT to get back to my “regular” schedule, though! I usually go to bed around 8pm and get up between 4:30-6am. I’m very productive on that schedule. For the past 3-4 nights, I’ve stayed up until almost 11pm watching tv with my hubby, and either getting up later, or being tired the whole day. Made a kewl new recipe yesterday for “Almond-Butter Coconut Bites.” I’ll share a couple pix and the recipe below. Debating whether to get busy or go back to bed!
ALMOND-BUTTER COCONUT BITES
Indulgent One-Bite Treats Have Almost a Full Gram of Fiber (0.9g)
and Less than 1 Net Carb (.77g) in Each Little Morsel.
Makes 72 little 1/2” balls (each has 90% RDA of Calcium and 94% Iron!)
Calories=39
Calories from Fat=29
Total Fat=3.25g
Cholesterol=1mg
Sodium=12mg
Potassium=2mg
Total Carbs=1.67g
Dietary Fiber=0.9g
Sugars=0.5g
Protein=1.57g
INGREDIENTS
Milled Flaxseed – 1 cup (also called flax meal)
Whey Protein Powder – 1 scoop, unflavored
Vanilla Extract – 1 tsp.
Swerve Granular – 1/3 cup (sugar alcohols removed)
Crunchy Almond Butter – 1-1/4 cup (Barney Butter)
Unsweetened Coconut Flakes – 1/2 cup (or Coconut Chips, processed for 1-2 secs.)
INSTRUCTIONS
If Almond Butter has separated in jar, stir thoroughly until it is a smooth consistency.
In medium bowl, with electric mixer, beat Milled Flaxseed, Protein Powder, Vanilla, Swerve and Almond Butter, for about 1-2 minutes or until it begins to stick together well. (Put Almond Butter in bowl last, so it won’t stick to the bottom of the bowl.)
Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate mixture for at least 1 hour (or up to 1 day) so mixture can firm up.
Shape mixture into 36 one-inch balls, then pinch each ball in half and roll the 1/2” balls in coconut.
Store in container in fridge.
