IN-THE-KITCHEN
Super Stamina Cocoa-Coconut Truffles (or Bars) By Teri Gentes • Photos: Alea Cardarelli/
www.myrealfoodlife.com
MAKES APPROX 24 BALLS OR ONE 8 X 8 INCH BAKING DISH 2/3 cup
Camino Organic cocoa powder (or Nativa raw cocoa powder - cocoa is a fabulous source of anti-oxidants, iron, and magnesium)
1¼ cup 3/4 cup 2 tbsp
Almonds, ground (A calcium rich ‘alkaline’ protein that will not cause inflammation)
Middle Eastern or Medjool fresh dried dates, pitted (Mineral rich source of carbs)
Maison Orphee extra virgin organic coconut butter. Gently warmed to melt. (This saturated fatty acid is great for athletes as it provides an easily digested and instantly accessed source of energy)
¼ tsp
Sea salt (A source of trace minerals - electrolytes)
Hemp seeds, to sprinkle bars or roll balls in, if desired (Omega 3 rich)
1. Process cocoa powder and almonds. 2. Add dates, coconut oil, and sea salt; puree until mixture sticks together. If needed, add a little more coconut butter or dates to adjust texture to desired stickiness and level of sweetness. 3. Roll into one-inch balls, two-inch patties, or press into an 8 x 8 square baking dish and cut into bars. Roll balls/patties in hemp seeds or sprinkle bars. Chill for a minimum of one hour. Cut bars into desired size and wrap individually. Store in fridge or freezer for up to two to three weeks—if they last that long!
A NOTE TO MY HARDCORE ATHLETES Sports nutrition is not my field of expertise. This recipe is inspired from my research on sports fuelling. Like all of my recipes, I focus on using whole ‘real food’ natural ingredients that deliver mother nature’s perfect ‘full spectrum’ of nutrients. The recipe is intended to deliver fast, sustaining energy that provides trace nutrients and elec- trolytes. Adjust the ingredient amounts to meet your specific needs as you know your body’s response best.
An international speaker, educator, and coach, Teri Gentes specializes in healthy everyday living with a provocative, playful, and gra- cious mannerism. Her passion and honouring of life including eating fabulous ‘real’ foods is balanced with her practical and engaging approach. She instills awareness,
inspires desire, and enables action, making ‘healthier habits’ easy, realistic, enjoyable, affordable, sustainable, and delicious. Visit
www.terigentes.com or e-mail Teri at
teri@terigentes.com.
MARCH/APRIL 2011 canfitpro 37
TIP
Soaking the almonds for eight hours
removes some of the nutrient absorption inhibiting enzymes.
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