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Elimination Diet Pumpkin Tahini Energy Balls

Elimination Diet Pumpkin Tahini Energy Balls
Elimination Diet Pumpkin Tahini Energy Balls
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Elimination Diet Pumpkin Tahini Energy Balls

Servings

15

servings
Cooking time

15

minutes
Calories

115

kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Coconut Flour (Bob’s Red Mill)

  • 2 tbsps Coconut Oil (melted)

  • 1/2 cup Pureed Pumpkin

  • 4 servings Collagen Peptides

  • 1/3 cup Tahini

  • 3 tbsps of suitable sweetener (Watch video)

  • 2 tsps Cinnamon

  • 1/4 cup Sesame Seeds

Directions

  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the coconut flour, coconut oil and pureed pumpkin. Mix thoroughly.
  • Add tahini, sweetener and cinnamon. Continue to mix until well combined. The mixture should be very doughy and stiff.
  • Roll dough into small balls. Pour sesame seeds onto a small plate and roll each ball in the seeds to coat.
  • Cover and store in the fridge up to 5 days, or the freezer for a month.

Nutrition Facts

15 servings per container

  • Amount Per ServingCalories115
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 7g 11%
    • Sodium 45mg 2%
    • Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
      • Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
      • Sugars 3g
    • Protein 7g 15%

      * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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      Lemon Coconut Melts

      Lemon Coconut Melts
      Lemon Coconut Melts
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      Lemon Coconut Melts

      Servings

      12

      servings
      Cooking time

      10

      minutes
      Calories

      145

      kcal

      Ingredients

      • 1/2 cup Coconut Butter

      • 1/2 cup Coconut Oil (softened)

      • 1 Lemon (juice and zest)

      • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

      Directions

      • Mix everything together
      • Chill and serve
      • Change it up depending on your tastes and mood. A little mint extract, chopped, fresh mint and cacao powder for an after dinner mint; orange zest and cacao nibs is an excellent combo.

      Nutrition Facts

      12 servings per container

      • Amount Per ServingCalories145
      • % Daily Value *
      • Total Fat 15g 24%
        • Sodium 3mg 1%
        • Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
          • Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
          • Sugars 1g
        • Protein 1g 2%

          * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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          Chocolate Coconut Fat Bombs

          Chocolate Coconut Fat Bombs
          Chocolate Coconut Fat Bombs
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          Chocolate Coconut Fat Bombs

          Servings

          8

          servings
          Cooking time

          30

          minutes
          Calories

          205

          kcal

          Ingredients

          • 3/4 cup Coconut Oil

          • 1/3 cup Cacao Powder

          • 2 tbsps Monk Fruit or any other suitable sweetener

          • 1/8 tsp Sea Salt

          Directions

          • Melt the coconut oil in a pot over low heat. Add the cacao powder and sweetener. Stir very well to combine or mix in a blender.
          • Ladle the mix into a mini square silicone mold and sprinkle sea salt on top. Place in the freezer to set for about 30 minutes. Remove from the mold and enjoy!

          Nutrition Facts

          8 servings per container

          • Amount Per ServingCalories205
          • % Daily Value *
          • Total Fat 22g 34%
            • Sodium 38mg 2%
            • Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
              • Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
            • Protein 1g 2%

              * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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              Brownie Batter Snack Balls

              Brownie Batter Snack Balls
              Brownie Batter Snack Balls
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              Brownie Batter Snack Balls

              Servings

              8

              servings
              Cooking time

              40

              minutes
              Calories

              376

              kcal

              Ingredients

              • 1/4 cup Pitted Dates (packed) (Dates increase the carbohydrate content. Please feel free to leave it out. You can add suitable sweetener)

              • 1 cup Almond Butter

              • 2 servings Collagen Peptides

              • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Seed Butter

              • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt

              • 1/4 cup Cacao Powder

              • 2 tbsps Coconut Flour

              • 1/4 cup Organic Dark Chocolate Chips (Optional
                for drizzle)

              Directions

              • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
              • Combine dates, collagen, pumpkin seed butter, sea salt, and cacao powder in the bowl of your food processor. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
              • Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the covered baking sheet. You should have about 3 balls per serving.
              • To make the optional chocolate drizzle: melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler and drizzle over balls.
              • Refrigerate at least 1 hour to set. Enjoy!

              Nutrition Facts

              8 servings per container

              • Amount Per ServingCalories376
              • % Daily Value *
              • Total Fat 30g 47%
                • Sodium 226mg 10%
                • Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
                  • Dietary Fiber 6g 24%
                  • Sugars 5g
                • Protein 15g 30%

                  * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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                  Grain-Free Crackers

                  Grain-Free Crackers
                  Grain-Free Crackers
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                  Grain-Free Crackers

                  Servings

                  8

                  servings
                  Cooking time

                  30

                  minutes
                  Calories

                  158

                  kcal

                  Ingredients

                  • 2 tbsps Gelatin (organic, grass-fed beef)

                  • 1/3 cup Water

                  • 1/2 cup Avocado Oil

                  • 1/2 cup Coconut Flour

                  • 1 tsp Baking Powder (gluten free, grain free)

                  • 1 tsp Sea Salt

                  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder (optional)

                  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder (optional)

                  Directions

                  • Preheat oven to 350F
                  • In a small bowl mix the gelatin with 2 tablespoons water and stir until paste like. Boil the remaining 4 tablespoons of water. Stir into the gelatin and give it time to dissolve. Continue to stir until no lumps.
                  • Add the gelatin mixture to a large bowl and add in the rest of the ingredients. Stir together well.
                  • Line a baking pan with parchment paper and spread batter evenly to a 9 by 10 rectangle. Bake 22-24 minutes or until edges are browned and center is baked.
                  • Allow to cool 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

                  Nutrition Facts

                  8 servings per container

                  • Amount Per ServingCalories158
                  • % Daily Value *
                  • Total Fat 15g 24%
                    • Sodium 375mg 16%
                    • Total Carbohydrate 4g 2%
                      • Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
                      • Sugars 1g
                    • Protein 3g 6%

                      * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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                      Besan Chilla (Chickpea Pancakes)

                      Besan Chilla (Chickpea Pancakes)
                      Besan Chilla (Chickpea Pancakes)
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                      Besan Chilla (Chickpea Pancakes)

                      Servings

                      6

                      servings
                      Cooking time

                      20

                      minutes
                      Calories

                      206

                      kcal

                      Ingredients

                      • 2 tbsps Ghee

                      • 1 3/4 cups Chickpea Flour (besan)

                      • 2 Egg (optional)

                      • 1/4 tsp Turmeric

                      • 1/4 tsp Mild Chilli Powder

                      • 1/4 tsp Baking Powder

                      • 1/2 tsp Ajwain (carom)

                      • 1 Green Chilli

                      • 1 tsp Coriander (finely chopped)

                      • 1/4 Yellow Onion (finely chopped)

                      • 1/2 Tomato (finely chopped)

                      • 1 cup Water

                      • Sea Salt (to taste)

                      Directions

                      • Add the besan to a mixing bowl along with the powdered spices, baking powder, ajwain and salt. Add the eggs if using along with water a little at a time and using a whisk stir well to make sure there are no lumps. You may need more water in not using eggs. The batter should have a single cream consistency. Now add the chopped chillies, coriander, onions and tomatoes to the besan mix. Mix well and set aside.
                      • Heat a small frying pan on a low heat and add a tsp of ghee. Give the pan a swirl and using a ladle pour the batter in the hot pan. The besan chilla must be as thin as possible so using the back of the ladle spread it slightly if needed.
                      • Fry for 3-4 minutes on a low heat on each side until light brown and crisp around the edges. Keep warm wrapped in foil or a tea towel while you make the remaining. Serve warm with pickle and a salad or a green chutney.
                      • Feel free to try different spices! You can leave out tomatoes or coriander.

                      Nutrition Facts

                      6 servings per container

                      • Amount Per ServingCalories206
                      • % Daily Value *
                      • Total Fat 9g 14%
                        • Cholesterol 72mg 24%
                        • Sodium 93mg 4%
                        • Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
                          • Dietary Fiber 6g 24%
                          • Sugars 4g
                        • Protein 9g 18%

                          * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.