Don’t let their size fool you; these little bites are rich in antioxidant, mood-boosting ingredients like maca root powder and cacao nibs. Other Earthfoods worth mentioning in this recipe: unsweetened coconut flakes and ground flaxseeds!
Held together with “peanut only” crunchy peanut butter (the oily/drippy kind works best) and a drizzle of pure maple syrup, No-Bake Cranberry Coconut Mood-Boosting Bites are the perfect little treat for when you want something sweet after dinner (which I always do!) and are craving a little nutrition too.
Having that usual cranky family member over for Thanksgiving dinner? Adaptogenic maca root powder is known for boosting both energy and mood! So consider whipping up a batch and offering one to Mr./Mrs. Grumpy Pants for dessert (a glass of wine wouldn’t hurt either…for both you and the grumpster! 🙂 ).
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No-Bake Cranberry Coconut Mood-Boosting Bites
Held together with "peanut only" crunchy peanut butter (the oily/drippy kind works best) and a drizzle of pure maple syrup, these bites are the perfect little treat for when you want something sweet after dinner and are craving a little nutrition too. 2 Earthfoods per bite: ♥♥
3/4cupshredded coconut, unsweetenedLet's Do Organic or Bob's Red Mill brand
3/4cupgluten-free oats, dry
1/4cupground flaxseed
1/4 cup dried cranberries, unsweetened
1/4cupcacao nibsNavitas brand
2tbsp.maca powderNavitas brand
3/4cupnatural peanut butter (oily kind works best)"Peanuts" are the only ingredient (salt is OK too)
3tbsp.pure maple syrup
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, mix coconut through maca powder until combined. In a smaller bowl, whisk together peanut butter and maple syrup.
Pour wet mixture over dry mixture and fold together until well incorporated. If mixture is too dry, add a little more peanut butter.
Scoop a little less than a ping pong ball-size amount for each bite and with clean hands, roll into a ball. Store in sealed container in refrigerator. Enjoy! 🙂
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts per serving (serving size = 1 bite): Calories: 160; Total Fat: 11 g; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 50 mg; Potassium: 105 mg; Total Carbohydrate: 13 g; Dietary fiber: 4 g; Net Carbohydrates: 9 grams; Sugar: 5 g (3 grams added sugar from maple syrup); Protein: 5 g
Looking for a nutritious and delicious alternative to animal protein for your meatless Monday meals? I think you’ll find this recipe to be fun, flavorful and versatile. And talk about a nutrient powerhouse! You’re getting fiber and protein from red lentils, B-vitamins from nutritional yeast, and omega-3 fats from ground flax seed.
Add a slice of Spicy Vegetarian “Meat” Loaf to your salad
Don’t like spice? Simply remove the cayenne pepper!
I like to bake two loaves at a time, store one in the refrigerator and freeze the other for a quick meal solution.
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Spicy Vegetarian "Meat" Loaf (hubby's favorite)
Looking for a nutritious and delicious alternative to animal protein for your meatless Monday meals? I think you'll find this recipe to be fun, flavorful and versatile. Plus, it's loaded with fiber, protein, B-vitamins, and omega-3 fats. 2 Earthfoods per serving: ♥♥
Prep Time
10minutes
Cook Time
45minutes (to boil lentils and bake loaf)
Servings
slices
Ingredients
2cupsred lentils, cooked (about 1 cup dry)I like Bob's Red Mill brand
1cupgluten-free oats, dry
1/4cupnutritional yeastBragg or Red Star brand
1/4cuptomato puree
1largeorganic, free-range egg, whisked
1/4cupground flax seed
1tbsp.smoked paprika
1tbsp.onion powder
1tbsp.garlic powder
1/2tbsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp.cumin
1/4tsp.Sea salt
8 oz.vegetable stock or water
Prep Time
10minutes
Cook Time
45minutes (to boil lentils and bake loaf)
Servings
slices
Ingredients
2cupsred lentils, cooked (about 1 cup dry)I like Bob's Red Mill brand
1cupgluten-free oats, dry
1/4cupnutritional yeastBragg or Red Star brand
1/4cuptomato puree
1largeorganic, free-range egg, whisked
1/4cupground flax seed
1tbsp.smoked paprika
1tbsp.onion powder
1tbsp.garlic powder
1/2tbsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp.cumin
1/4tsp.Sea salt
8 oz.vegetable stock or water
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400℉. Place all ingredients except vegetable stock into a bowl and mix until well-combined.
Add the vegetable stock and stir thoroughly. Spoon the mixture into a loaf pan and place in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until firm and slightly browned.
Cool slightly, flip pan over onto a cutting board to release the loaf. Cut into slices and serve.
Don’t let their size fool you; these little bites are rich in antioxidant, mood-boosting ingredients like maca root powder and cacao nibs. Other Earthfoods worth mentioning in this recipe: unsweetened coconut flakes and ground flaxseeds! 
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