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Cherry Pistachio Energy Balls:DIY Holiday in a Jar

March 14, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

Cherry Pistachio Energy Balls

Give the gift of homemade this holiday season and layer up the ingredients for these delicious Cherry Pistachio Energy Balls in a your favorite mason jar!

What.

Another ball recipe from Fit Foodie Finds? Don’t tell me you are disappointed. I know you can’t get enough of my ball jokes on Snapchat.

Pleaseeee tell me you are following FitFoodieFinds. Lin and I posted a hilarious snap of these balls mid photo shoot. We may or may not have referenced Santa’s balls.

Give the gift of homemade this holiday season and layer up the ingredients for these delicious Cherry Pistachio Energy Balls in a your favorite mason jar!

Yay for week 2 of DIY Holiday in a Jar!

I thought there was no better thing to do that throw all the ingredients of a yummy holiday flavored ball recipe into a jar and give one to all of the people I adore.

I mean, these are red on the inside and green on the outside.

Those pistachios though.

Just splurge on the dang pistachios already. I know they are an expensive-er nut, but they’re bright green and PERFECT. They do complete the Santa’s balls look. Green + Red…you get my drift?

BALLS

BALLS BALLS.

BALLS BALLS BALLS.

BALLS BALLS BALLS BALLS.

BALLS

Yah, I just made a half Christmas tree made from the word BALLS.

Before you rush to Trader Joe’s to go pick up all of these ingredients…check out Davida’s 2nd DIY Holiday in a Jar Recipe! Almond Cherry Granola —> UMMMMM get at me.

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DIY Holiday in a Jar: Cherry Pistachio Energy Balls

Author: Sandra
Total Time: 10 minutes

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1 cup raw almonds

1 cup pistachio nuts, divided in half

1 cup tart dried cherries (no sugar added please!)

10 medjool dates, pitted

1 teaspoon water

⅛ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Place 1 cup of almonds in a high speed food processor and blend until you’ve created a meal.
Next, add dried cherries, medjool dates, sea salt, and water into the food processor and blend for 2-3 minutes or until you’ve created a ball of dough.
Add in ½ cup of pistachio nuts and pulse for 30 – 60 seconds or until the pistachio nuts are chopped and combined with the dough. Remove all contents from the food processor.
Place the remaining ½ cup of pistachio nuts in the food processor and blend until you’ve created a meal. Transfer into a small bowl and set aside.
Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out dough and roll in between your pals to form a ball. Repeat.
Finally, roll balls in pistachio meal.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Sriracha Almond Butter Dip

March 14, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

Sriracha Almond Butter Dip

Get spicy with your nut butters and whirl up this sriracha almond butter for the most amazing veggie and cracker dip EVER. All you need is a single ingredient!

How is it already January 4th of 2016? Is it just me or will it take a good 2 months before you stop messing up the date?

If you know me in real life, you know that I take my love for nut butter very seriously. I keep my cabinet fully stocked (we’re talking 8+ variations at all times), I eat it at more than once a day, I travel with it, and I even keep a jar under my pillow. JK on the last one. In all honesty- it is THE PERFECT SNACK. You can spread it, you can dip things into it, you can eat it with a spoon, heck- your dog even likes it. It’s high fat, high protein, and low carb, meaning that it will keep you fuller for longer. Winning.

One of my favorite things to do is make my own nut butter. Why? Because I feel super domestic and I get to use my food processor I also feel extremely accomplished when it’s all said and done because you literally put sooooo much work into standing there for 5-10 minutes while the almonds get pulverized into a drippy nut butter. In today’s savory almond butter recipe- all you need is 1 ingredient. SRIRACHA ALMONDS. FFF is going on year 3 partnering with Blue Diamond and they’ve legit kept me fully stocked with nuts and almond milk month after month. I never once thought to take a savory flavored almond and turn it into a butter and then it hit me. Major revelation, people.

So that’s right- all you need is Blue Diamond Sriracha Almonds and nothing else. Pop those babies into your food processor and let the magic happen.

It’s like MAGIC.

This savory almond butter recipe actually makes for the perfect dip! Slice up some veggies (carrots and celery) and spread out some crackers or chips…and you’ve got yourself one nummy game day snack!

You could get crazy and spread it on some toast with goat cheese….hubba hubba.

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Sriracha Almond Butter Dip

Author: Sandra

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2 cups Blue Diamond Sriracha Flavored Almonds

Instructions

Place almonds in a high-speed food processor and blend on high for 5-7 minutes. You will have to stop a few times to scrape the sides!

How to Make The Perfect Cup of Coffee

March 14, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

The Perfect Cup of Coffee

Are you a coffee addict like me? Follow my tutorial on how to make the PERFECT cup of coffee using a pour over, freshly ground beans, and filtered water!

Today I am excited to partner with PUR to bring you the ultimate tutorial on how to make the perfect cup of coffee! If you follow me on any form of social media, you know that I drink coffee all day, every day. I like to tell myself that I don’t necessarily rely on the caffeine and that I LOVE THE TASTE. It’s true though, I love the taste of coffee. Mmmm Mmmm!

But in all seriousness, there’s just something about coffee that brings people together. There is nothing like sitting with your bestie with a hot cup of joe just chatting about life. Business meeting? Coffee shop. It’s cold out? Lets get coffee. Too much to drink? Coffee will take the edge off. Can’t quite wake up? Coffee will get you through the day.

Ok ok, you get my point. The answer is always coffee.

There are so many different ways to brew coffee and my most recent favorite has been the pour over. I am by no means a coffee expert, but I found something that works great for me. According to our research to make the perfect cup of coffee (THANK YOU LINLEY!) you need….

Filtered water
A Pour over
Paper filter
Whole coffee beans
Coffee grinder
Coffee mug

The secret to the perfect cup of coffee when using a pour over is freshly ground coffee beans, hot filtered water, and patience. Oh, and don’t forget about the circular motion when pouring!

I am super pumped about my new PUR Advanced Faucet Water Filter. I have the stainless steel variation, which matches the rest of my appliances and it was super easy to install. All you have to do is flip the little switch on the side to get your filtered water! PUR…

Removes 99% of Lead and 96% of Mercury
Reduces Chlorine (both the taste and smell)
Tastes GREAT! <—it actually makes me want to drink more water.

If you are worried about the filter fitting your faucet…chances are IT WILL! It comes with a bunch of different attachments. Also, for each filter you get around 100 gallons of water. I know a lot of people are extremely particular when it comes to drinking filtered water, so I did want to throw it out there that by having one of these bad boys you will reduce your carbon footprint from plastic water bottles and save a ton of money.

In case you are wondering, I usually drink my coffee black and on the stronger side. If I’m feeling a little riskay, I will whip up a little coconut whipped cream and add a dollop of that to my cup. Aw yeah.

This post is sponsored by PUR. I was compensated and all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting Fit Foodie Finds!

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How to Make The Perfect Cup of Coffee

Author: Sandra
Total Time: 10 minutes

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3 tablespoons whole bean coffee
3 cups filtered water

Instructions

First, filter 3 cups of water through your PUR Advanced Faucet Water Filter. Then, boil water in a kettle or on the stove top.
Prep filter by running it under water to moisten and placing in the center of your pour over. Place pour over on top of coffee mug and set aside.
Place coffee beans in grinder and grind until coffee is the consistency of course sugar or sea salt
Place coffee grounds on top of filter inside the pour over.
When water is boiling, remove from heat and let sit for 30 seconds.
Pour enough water over coffee grounds to wet all the grounds, then let sit for 30 seconds.
Pour the rest of the hot water over the wet coffee grounds, pouring in a circular motion.
Let coffee drip and enjoy!

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes

Almond Butter Sea Salt Cups

March 13, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

Almond Butter Sea Salt Cups

Yes. Yes, you read that correctly. Almond Buter + Sea Salt + Dark Chocolate.

HEAVEN.

With the Pinterest success of my first Healthy Peanut Butter Cup recipe…I thought I would give it a mini twist. This recipe is a litte bit different. I didn’t use any coconut oil and I used actual dark chocolate.

It’s pretty simple to make and uses minimal ingredients. Feel free to add a touch of honey or maple syrup to your almond butter if you like it a little bit sweeter.

I filled mine about 3/4 of the way and sprinkled just a few pieces of sea salt on top. It really brings out the chocolately flavor!

It only took about 15 minutes for my cups to harden.

If you eat them right away, the almond butter should still be drippy on the inside. If you let them sit in the freezer for an hour or longer, then the almond butter will be frozen.You should be fine to store them in an air tight container in a dark, cooler place in order to have the almond butter stay melty. I kind of like it frozen though

And before I let you carry on with your beautiful Monday night: meet my Monday night Yoga Sculpt Crew…

These gals (and guy) are why I do what I do. I look forward to my Monday night class because I know I will get to spend time with them. I’ve gotten to know each and every one of them and couldn’t be more proud of how far they have come! They inspire me every Monday to keep teaching and doing good for my body.

Namaste.

PS: PIN FOR LATER!

Almond Butter Sea Salt Cups via FitFoodieFinds.com

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Almond Butter Sea Salt Cups

Author: Sandra
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 12 cups 1x

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1.5 cups dark chocolate (I use dark chocolate disks)
1/4 cup almond butter, drippy
1/4 cup almond meal, all natural
sea salt

Instructions

Place dark chocolate in a microwave safe Tupperware container and microwave for a minute. Then stir. Microwave for 20 seconds and stir again. Repeat 2 or 3 times, until all chocolate is melted.
In a medium sized bowl, mix together almond butter and almond meal, set aside.
Line a mini cupcake tin with cupcake liners and fill 1/4 of the way with melted chocolate (note this recipe makes 12).
Then, spoon about a dime sized blob of the almond butter mixture onto the melted chocolate.
Cover the almond butter with more melted chocolate, filling the liner about 3/4 of the way. Last, sprinkle a few pieces of sea salt on top.
Place in freezer for about 15 minutes, or until hardened!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Gingerbread Chocolate Chunk Granola

March 9, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

Gingerbread Chocolate Chunk Granola

Homemade gifts are the way to my heart. Really- I think the best way to show that you care is by taking some time to make something special for someone you love. If its edible…EVEN BETTER!

Granola is one of my go to gifts. It takes all of an hour from start to finish to make an entire batch of granola. Plus- it’s much healthier than the store bought kind because you know EXACTLY what is going into the recipe and how much of it.

This granola is spiced with classic gingerbread flavors and has chunks of dark chocolate. I wanted to make sure the base of the granola wasn’t too sweet because when mixed with the chocolate chunks, you don’t need it any sweeter!

I picked up this cute jar at target for like $4.99 and the granola ingredients probably caused me under $5.00 to make. That’s not even a $10.00 gift! Plus- you’ll impress the socks off of the recipient when you tell them its homemade.

I found this cute little bow in the dollar section at Target. No need for wrapping paper when you can simply spice it up with a bow!

Basic Ingredients

5 cups rolled oats, gluten free
5 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1/3 cup molasses
1/4 cup almond butter, unsalted
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cake spice
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 to ¾ cup of dark chocolate chunks

How to make Gingerbread Chocolate Chunk Granola

Preheat oven to 350F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large bowl mix together oats, salt, spices, and cocoa powder. Then add in coconut oil, molasses, and almond butter. Start off by using a wooden spoon to mix things together, then to make sure everything is fully coated, use your hands (it’s okay…get down and dirty).
Once everything is fully coated, spread half of the granola on one baking sheet and the other half on the other sheet. Spread out evenly.
Place granola into the oven at 350 and bake for about 20 minutes or until it begins to brown (I suggest checking granola after about 15 minutes and tossing with a spatula).
Let the granola cook for a good 20 minutes, then add in the dark chocolate chunks (note: if the granola is too hot…the chocolate WILL melt).

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Gingerbread Chocolate Chunk Granola

Author: Sandra
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Preheat oven to 350F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large bowl mix together oats, salt, spices, and cocoa powder. Then add in coconut oil, molasses, and almond butter. Start off by using a wooden spoon to mix things together, then to make sure everything is fully coated, use your hands (it’s okay…get down and dirty).
Once everything is fully coated, spread half of the granola on one baking sheet and the other half on the other sheet. Spread out evenly.
Place granola into the oven at 350 and bake for about 20 minutes or until it begins to brown (I suggest checking granola after about 15 minutes and tossing with a spatula).
Let the granola cook for a good 20 minutes, then add in the dark chocolate chunks (note: if the granola is too hot…the chocolate WILL melt).

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Muesli Breakfast Muffins

March 9, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

Muesli Breakfast Muffins

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post by Seven Sundays. I was compensated and all opinions are my own.

You guys know I am all about supporting local Minnesota Brands. Well Seven Sundays is a brand that has found its way to my heart! Not only am I obsessed with their product packaging and branding, but I LOVE their team! Because they are a local brand, I have had the pleasure of getting to know Hannah (the founder) and Karin (Marketing Guru). These ladies bleed passion, positivity, and are all smiles all the time. This energy definitely transfers over to the brand.

We are excited to announce that Seven Sundays will be available in ALL Minnesota Targets launching TODAY!

The Seven Sunday’s story is SO inspirational for a young entrepreneurial foodie like myself. Hannah and Brady, the founders, got the idea to create a Muesli company after a trip to New Zealand. The wife-husband duo took a leap of faith, quit their jobs, put their passion to work, and are makin’ major things happen with their business. I was lucky to hear this story first hand from Hannah when we met for coffee a couple months ago.

This calls for a recipe!

Muesli Breakfast Muffins —> dirty little creatures that you can just eat one of.

These guys turned out great! They’re super moist and flavorful (So sorry for the miscommunication earlier. I thought bircher was gluten free, but it turns out the bircher is not gluten free because it has rye in it! No worries- make these muffins with the Cherry Vanilla Pecan flavor and you are good to go for gluten free *note this product is not certified gluten free, so if you are extremely intolerant just make note of that)!

There is muesli inside of the muffins which gives them some texture. I also sprinkled some on top for a finishing touch!

Lately I have been making my muffins without a paper wrapping around them and just pour the batter straight into the pan. Make sure you spray with nonstick cooking spray or rub with coconut oil, or you’re going to have a mess on your hands.

I made these the day before I left for Ohio, so I had a big batch of muffins that I didn’t want to waste. I gave some to Sister and Sister Boy and put the rest in the freezer for later so I can enjoy these babies when I get home.