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Sides & Snacks, Sweet Treats  /  February 13, 2018

Cocoa Collagen Energy Bites {Gluten-Free, Paleo, Dairy-Free}

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I’ve heard all about collagen, lately. If you’re into health and fitness, I’m sure you have, too. After reading about the mile-long list of benefits, I couldn’t help but give it a try, myself. And I am so impressed, that I want to share with you some of my favorite facts about collagen (plus, a yummy recipe):

It’s the most abundant protein in the body, providing vitality to our skin, hair, bones, tendons, cartilage, and more.

By providing hydration, it produces firmer and smoother skin with improved elasticity.

It promotes hair growth, by providing our bodies with some of the necessary amino acids to make keratin.

Collagen can improve joint movement and agility, as well as reduce joint pain, by increasing healthy cartilage.

Are you as stoked as I am, yet?

After convincing myself I needed collagen in my life ASAP, I received the most generous package from Primal Kitchen (my new favorite product line), which included Vanilla Coconut Collagen. Apparently the Lord heard my cry for collagen and sent it straight to my door. Thank you, Jesus, because it is so delicious. You can mix it with water, milk, or even coffee (in place of creamer). Eventually, I will attempt baking  with it, too. (If you’ve baked with collagen, let me know how it worked in the comment section below!)

To hold you over ’til then, I made these yummy, little bites of chocolate and collagen. They’re a great afternoon pick-me-up or a sweet treat for after dinner! 

No Bake Cocoa Collagen Energy Bites (1)

No Bake Cocoa Collagen Energy Bites (1)

No Bake Cocoa Collagen Energy Bites (1)

My Favorite Products Used to Make This Recipe: 

Vanilla Coconut Collagen Fuel by Primal Kitchen

Chia Seeds

Mini Food Processor

Cocoa Collagen Energy Bites {Paleo, Gluten-Free, No Bake}
2018-01-30 16:42:07
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A chocolate and collagen-filled bite-sized snack to keep you energized and fueled throughout the day!
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
10 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
10 min
Ingredients
  1. 5 medjooled dates
  2. 2 tbs almond flour
  3. 2 tbs chia seeds
  4. 2 tbs flaxseed
  5. 2 tbs dark cocoa powder
  6. 4 tbs collagen powder
  7. 2 tbs almond butter
  8. 2 tbs water
  9. 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Process for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture begins to get sticky.
  2. Using a wet spoon and wet hands (to prevent sticking), scoop about 1 tbs of dough into your hands. Roll into a ball and place on the parchment paper. You should end up with about 10-11 bites.
  3. Cover with ceran wrap and place in the fridge for about 1 hour. Transfer to an airtight container and store in fridge.
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I've heard it said time and time again, "I was jus I've heard it said time and time again, "I was just born with a slow metabolism!" But, what if a slow metabolism has MORE to do with diet and lifestyle choices and LESS to do with genetics?! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Here are 5 ways to restore healthy metabolic function, today! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1. Eat a balanced breakfast within 30-60 minutes of waking up. If you're not hungry, start small and work your way up to a full meal.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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2. Eliminate ALL trans fats, PUFAs, and refined foods. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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5. Don't be afraid of sugar, but stick to unrefined sources, like seasonal fruits, local + raw honey, and coconut sugar. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Tag a friend to share these quick tips to jumpstarting your slow metabolism!!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE ABOUT FOOD?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I'm Kelsey Nicole 👋🏼 and as a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, I believe...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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• We should eat like our ancestors did⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Seasonal eating is the most nutritious and delicious way to eat⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Fat and carbs are necessary AND good⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Every person is bio-individual (so, their diets should be too)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Quality > quantity⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Our society is chronically diseased (and most of us don't know any different)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Common symptoms are NOT normal (ie. PMS, fatigue, acid reflux, bloating, rashes, acne, weight gain, infertility, insomnia, etc)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Eating less and moving more isn't always the answer⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When it comes to diet and lifestyle, what do you believe? Have you ever thought about it before? I encourage you to because what we believe actually dictates how we live.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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• Follow fad diets and trends?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Gain weight as quickly as you lost it?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Feel guilt and shame when eating “bad foods?”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Experience food cravings daily?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Experience bloating, gas, and acid reflux daily?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If so, I dare to say your diet and lifestyle are NOT serving you well! If you’re ready to honor your body and experience long term health, let me know 😉 I’d love to open your eyes to a whole new world! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The holidays might be over, but the Winter season The holidays might be over, but the Winter season is still holding strong. Lucky for us, that means we can load up on this delicious Winter Salad!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I'm a HUGE fan of eating seasonally to reap the benefits of the ripest, most nutritious foods. And this salad is a seasonal superstar, with the seasons best, like pomegranate and squash 😋⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I used to think my irregular periods were cool. My I used to think my irregular periods were cool. My periods were so light and far & few between, I thought I was the lucky one.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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BOY, WAS I WRONG 😫⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This is why:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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A woman’s menstrual cycle is a HUGE indicator of health (or lack of it). It’s not called “the fifth vital sign” for nothing! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So, if your period is irregular OR comes with any type of PMS symptoms (cramps, headaches, acne, etc), it’s time to take a step back and reevaluate. And, to take it a step further... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Can you sleep through the night without waking up? Are you able to manage your weight without excessive exercise or calorie restriction?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If not, it’s time to assess the status of your health- specifically, yourdigestion, hormones, metabolism, etc. Why?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Because with a handful of lifestyle & diet changes, you can heal these symptoms for good and experience better sleep, skin, sex, energy, and more!!!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Sign me up for that! What about you?! 🙃 👉🏼 @nourishedbykelseynicole⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Should you take supplements?! 💊⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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*Not without professional supervision or recommendation!*⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Here’s the deal with supplements: they are SUPPLEMENTAL. Meaning, you can’t out-supplement an inflammatory diet or lifestyle. Plain and simple. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Before turning to supplements, consider:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• working with a functional practitioner ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• removing inflammatory foods from your diet⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• prioritizing hydration and sleep⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• testing for nutrient deficiencies and underlying health issues⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Then, and only then, should you opt for supplements (in addition to diet and lifestyle changes) to aid in your healing journey!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Got it? Good 🙃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What supplement Q’s do you have?!? 👇🏼⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Starting the New Year with a fresh batch of homema Starting the New Year with a fresh batch of homemade chili and cornbread! There’s literally nothing better on a cold Winter day.. Am I right?! 😍⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Do you have any New Years traditions?! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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WHY YOU DON'T NEED TO DRINK MORE WATER 🙅🏻‍ WHY YOU DON'T NEED TO DRINK MORE WATER 🙅🏻‍♀️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Before I go any further, hear this: yes, water is essential and most of us can benefit from drinking more. But, NOT if you aren’t absorbing the water you drink!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You might not be absorbing water, if you:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So, instead of drinking more water this year, focusing on actually keeping your body hydrated! And all you need is one ingredient to do so...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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SALT! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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But, not just any salt: sea salt or pink Himalayan salt. Personally, I like Redmond's salt!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Here's what to do: add a sprinkle of sea salt to your water and food throughout the day for optimal hydration and electrolyte balance!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Drop your Q’s about water & hydration below! 👇🏼⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What should you eat in the New Year? 🤷🏻‍♀️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Without a doubt, knowing WHAT to eat is the #1 area of confusion when it comes to reaching your health goals.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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👉🏼 Should you eat carbs? What about fat?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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👉🏼 Are organic fruits & veggies necessary?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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👉🏼 Is sugar bad?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, I believe the answer is truly an individual one. No two people are the same, so why should their diet be?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When working with clients, I give clear and specific recommendations on foods to eat and those to avoid. I take the guess work out of eating healthy, so that you’re body can ultimately heal and achieve your goals! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So, if you’re confused about what to eat in the New Year, it might be time to work with someone who can give you the answers you’re looking for! 😉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Send me a message to learn how we can work together in 2021 👉🏼 @nourishedbykelseynicole⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Christmas may have quickly come and gone, but thes Christmas may have quickly come and gone, but these Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites are here to stay 🙌🏻⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you’ve sworn off sweets in the new year, can I ask you WHY?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What if I told you it’s possible to eat your favorite foods (yes, even dessert) while still reaching your goals and healing your body?!?!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Sugar is necessary. Carbs are necessary. Fat is necessary. If anyone tells you otherwise, WALK THE OTHER WAY.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In the new year, stop committing to restrictive diets that deliver short term results. Instead, commit to healing your body, learning along the way, and enjoying REAL, delicious foods!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Send me a DM with any Q’s! 👉🏼 @nourishedbykelseynicole⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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