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Are you chipping away diligently at a Paleo diet, and finding it hard not to be able to eat all your favourite indulgent foods? We know it can be a big challenge to give up treats, but take heart; you can still eat them! You just have to get creative with the ingredients…
(BTW, I stole this from the lovely Kath Brandsma, but I know she won’t mind at all. 😉 )
Here’s a recipe you have absolutely GOT to try from PaleOMG:
Coconut Klondike Bites
- 1.5 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup coconut cream concentrate or homemade coconut butter.
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 1 bag (10 oz) of dark chocolate chips
- Place shredded coconut, coconut cream concentrate, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt into a food processor and blend until you get a slightly chunky texture.
- Place silicone liners into your muffin tin. If you don’t have silicone liners, use regular paper muffin liners.
- Use a large spoon to scoop out about 2 tablespoons worth of coconut mixture and place into your muffin tins. Press down until flat.
- Once all your muffins liners are filled, melt your chocolate.
- Either place chocolate into a bowl and into the microwave to heat for 30 seconds, then stir, and repeat until chocolate is melted but not burnt. OR use a double boiler to melt down your chocolate. Microwave is easier for lazy people. 😉
- Use a spoon once again to scoop out about 1 tablespoon of chocolate and pour onto your coconut cups until the coconut is completely covered. Repeat on all your coconut cups.
- Place in freezer for about 20 minutes or until chocolate is frozen.
- These will be very hard so you may need to let one sit for a couple minutes at room temperature before biting in. Or break your tooth… Whatever suits your fancy!
- Keep in fridge or freezer to help with chocolate melting.
- Eat and be merry!
Happy noshing, folks!
Today’s Workout:
Buy In – 5 x 5 Back Squat E3M
Increase weight each set
Zone 1 – keep the weight light/moderate and focus on technique
WOD – “Ninja”
Compare to January 30th, 2012
5 Rounds for individual time:
3 Muscle Ups
10 Push Press 95/135lbs
250m Row
*2 min rest in between rounds. Score is your fastest round added to your slowest round time
Zone 4 – Scale Muscle ups with a rubber band
Zone 3 – Scale MU’s to 9 chinups and 9 ring dips, scale push press to 75/105lbs
Zone 2 – Scale MU’s to 9 assisted chinups and 9 pushups, scale push press as needed
Zone 1 – Scale as needed
Cash Out – Roll out those shoulders! Stretch the shoulders as needed with the 5 way shoulder stretch
The above recipe is life-changing (if you like coconut) and super duper easy to make. I've taken to adding a little hint of sea salt on top of the dark chocolate as well.
"And where would you buy coconut cream concentrate?", he asks, salivating at the thought of this treat.
Her website has a bunch of good recipes!
Brandt – coconut cream concentrate is at LifeStyle Markets – I go to the one on Douglas St. I don't know if it's elsewhere. Also known as coconut butter. It's the stuff that's quite dense – NOT the runny stuff. I also use a mini muffin tin 'cause I like making them bite sized. Good luck!
Have to say how much i appreciate the people that will step in to help, coach, advise and encourage
during a workout. Great community and team atmosphere.