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Peanut Butter Truffles with Extra Prana

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I meant to have this up for valentines day but… #momlife so, here’s a truffle recipe the week after Valentines!

But let’s be honest… Valentines Day is a commercial holiday geared toward making us spend our hard earned dollars on overpriced cards and chocolates lest we not show the people in our lives we care about them on this one day a year anyways soo… I’m just giving you something to show your peeps you love them on all the other days of the year.

I mean, I love chocolate and celebrating the love I share with the people around me, and toward myself, but Ayurveda is about giving ourselves, and our family and friends love on the daily.

As a regular practice. Not reserved for this one day a year.

I also saw all my fellow bloggers posting pictures with heart-shaped baked goods, and find myself thinking, “SHIT I SHOULD HAVE GOT MYSELF TOGETHER TO CREATE SOMETHING HEART SHAPED FOR THE GRAM/BLOG SO I COULD GET IN ON THIS VALENTINES DAY THINGGGG!”

But alas… here we are… a full week later, and you’re getting this now.

So if you wanna show some love, and make something delicious and heart shaped (or circular) this recipe is for YOU!

Now, wanna hear a little secret?

You can literally make anything into the shape of a heart with heart-shaped baking and candy moulds, a simple cookie cutter, or your own craftsmanship.

You don’t need me to give you some fancy shmancy recipe showing you how to do that.

I mean, I am going to show you this really simple peanut butter truffle recipe, but the love I’m going to teach you in this recipe goes beyond the heart mould and comes straight from YOU!

The recipe itself is simple – calling for just a few ingredients that you might have on hand right now. But I want to introduce you to the concept of love and Prana in food.

And not just the Prana in the ingredients how I usually talk about, like the Prana that YOU, the cook brings to the food.

According to Ayurveda, the Prana or energy of the cook passes into the food being cooked and infuses it with love and kindness, or… perhaps… bad vibes?!

Intention is so powerful when cooking, and love is a very real ingredient that goes into our food; it’s not just a cute thing your grandma used to say when she baked your cookies. Maybe she was trying to be cute, but she was right!

This is why I would waaaay rather make a meal at home with my husband and daughter than go to some restaruaunt.

Like seriously, think of the Prana of the cooks in restaurants today. All stressed out trying to get out all the food on time during this busy AF “holiday”. I would much rather connect with my food at home, infuse it with love and intention and kindness, and in-so-doing transfer that energy to my family.

I’m such an Ayurvedic food consciousness nerd these days, so I want to try and convince you that this shit matters!

So… when you’re making these truffles, be really present. You don’t have to do anything fancy. Just be present. Think kind loving thoughts.

Though… You could totally chant Mantra – in fact “YAM” is the cosmic sound associated with the heart chakra that would be very appropriate to chant whilst making these – especially on valentines day!

Here’s a link to a “YAM” mantra clip on youtube if you wanna get super serious about infusing your food with love.

But even approaching the making of your food as meditation would be so powerful – not only for the food but for you!

Ok… so the truffles.

If you are a regular at AYCT you may have had the famous Robyns Cookies peanut butter balls… and not to toot my own horn or anything but these have been touted as BETTER than them.

They’re kinda similar to my peanut butter cookie dough recipe, with a few simple tweaks and dipped in a three ingredient chocolate sauce.

OooOoooOohhHhHhhh baby they’re good.

They also take like, maybe 10 minutes to make, they are no bake (which has been my jaaaam lately). They’re just so simple.

If you try these bad boys out puhleeeeease let me know! Leave me a comment on this recipe, or tag me on the ‘gram @melissasinghyogifuel.

Alright, happy unbaking Yogi’s!

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 Peanut Butter Truffles with Extra Prana
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Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients (except coconut flour) in a bowl and mix together.
  2. Add in the coconut flour tbsp by tbsp until a dough texture is achieved.
  3. Form into balls or press into heart shaped mould and place in the freezer to set for about 10-15 minutes
Chocolate Glaze
  1. Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir! Ensure the coconut oil is melted. NOTE: DO NOT USE MCT OIL OR LIQUID COCONUT OIL. It may not harden the same way.
  2. Remove truffles from freezer and dip in the chocolate sauce, or drizzle the sauce on top.
  3. Place back in the freezer to let sit for about 10-15 minutes.
  4. Serve chilled and keep in the fridge for a soft ball, or freezer for a harder ball.
Recipe Notes

The coconut oil will melt quickly at room temp so you want to keep these refrigerated at all times. Also, don't be alarmed if they melt quickly as you eat them - this is normal!

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No Coffee, No Prana Protein Bars

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So… I’ve been on a protein bar making kick. But I’ve come up with some ridiculously delicious, simple ways for you to fuel up after your practice in the process.

You’re welcome!

So once I discovered the base recipe for protein bars, I got to work on creating variations and flavours, and the one I’m going to share with you today might be my favourite!

It tastes like a freakin’ coffee crisp bar.

BUT – has way less sugar, is filled with plant-based protein, healthy fats, and homemade chocolate.

Also, it comes together in like 5 minutes. Unless of course you’re making it with Sats… then it will take you like 40. *insert eye roll/shurgging emoji*

In my last post I shared a little bit about the Ayurvedic perspective on nut butters, and in this post I want to share about the Ayurvedic perspective on protein powder.

Now, I want to be the first to say that Ayurveda does not admonish any foods really, rather promotes the sparing use of products which may create ama or toxic build up in the body, and possibly aggravate any of your Doshas.

So here’s what Ayurveda has to say about protein powder

While it is delicious, and a great source of plant-based protein, it is technically a processed food and MAY be difficult for some to digest, and may create build-up of ama if ones Agni or digestive fire is not strong enough to digest it.

So one thing I always make sure to do is either supercharge my smoothies or bars with spices like cinnamon and ginger to support my Agni, OR in the case of these bars, I would drink a nice digestive tea on the side.

I’ll post a few simple digestive tea recipes next week!

The other thing we want to note about protein powder, is that it is a supplement. And we should be clear about using it this way. We don’t want to get all our protein from powder. We want to make sure MOST of our protein is coming in the form of a whole-foods plant-based diet. This is what our body knows, and likes.

So should I have protein power?!

Now, my advice to you when it comes to adding protein powder to your diet is to pay attention to your body, and see how YOU feel when you consume it. If you feel:

  • Bloated/Gassy
  • Overly Tired
  • Difficulty pooping the next day

Then protein powder might not be for you! If that’s the case you can totally make these bars without the powder! Simply add a little extra hemp and chia seeds, and little more coconut flour. There is still tons of whole-food protien goin’ on in these bars aside from the powder itself.

You may also dislike the taste of protein powder outside of a smoothie – thats totally cool!

Adding this supplement to your smoothies and bars is totally an individual decision, and I always recommend tuning into your body, and honoring what it tells you.

So what is the best protein powder to get?

My favourite is PROfi Protein Powder! You can follow the link to order some right to your door and save 10% and FREE SHIPPING in Canada when you use the code YOGIFUEL.

Alright, let’s get on to the recipe because let’s be honest.. that’s why you’re here!

These bad boys require just a few ingredients, maybe 5 minutes of your time and are soooo freakin’ delish. I recommend keeping them in the freezer for a more sturdy bar, or in the fridge for slightly softer bars.

These ones, when using the PROfi Coffee Caramel protein make it taste like a freakin’ coffee crisp – SOOO GOOD!

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 No Coffee, No Prana Protein Bars
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Prep Time 5 mins
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Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients with the exception of the coconut flour into a large bowl and bix together.
  2. Bit by bit add in the coconut flour until a thick dough is formed.
  3. Press into a parchment lined baking sheet and let set in the freezer
Chocolate Glaze
  1. Place all ingredients in a sauce pan over low heat and stir until well combined
  2. Pour over your bars, and let set for another 20-30 minutes in the freezer.
  3. Cut to desired size and enjoy! Keep these bad boys in the freezer for a firm bar, or in the fridge for slightly softer.
Recipe Notes

Note: To make these without protein, simply omit the protein, and all additional chia/hemp seeds, and more coconut flour. Add flour until a thick dough has formed, and follow the recipe and instructions as follows.

You can use any flavor protein powder when making these. I personally use PROfi, and cannot verify that they will taste as delish when using another brand!

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The Best Post-Yoga Vegan GF Protein Bars

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No Bake Vegan Yoga Protein Bar

Discovering that I could make my own vegan, gluten-free protein bars at home has been GAME CHANGING PEOPLE!

Seriously.

They are FAR more delicious than the store bought ones, healthier, CHEAPER, and can be modified to suit your Dosha or your personal preferences.

Oh yea, and they take like 5 minutes.

…Unless you make them with sats. Then they take like 40 *eye roll emoji*

I love me a good protein bar, but the store bought ones are generally filled with garbagio.

Even the better ones have processed, refined, and artificial ingredients. Less than ideal sweeteners that rack up the sugar content. And may not be fuelling your practice the way you want them to.

When you make your bars at home, you can supercharge them with ingredients that are going to fuel your body post-practice, and make sure every ingredient is upleveling your health, not hindering it.

No Bake Vegan Yoga Protein Bar

Here’s why these bars are great after our practice:

After our practice, we want to load up on the healthy fats, and good sources of protein – NOT a shit load of sugar.

If we want to have sustainable energy all day, we want to focus on GOOD QUALITY fats and protein post-practice. This is going to help:

  • Muscle recovery and building – We’ve just worked SUPER hard, and if we don’t get enough protein and fatm we’re not going to be optimally recovering
  • Support our nervous system (that we just taxed). Practices like Ashtanga, with it’s intense backbends, can tax the nervous system. We can use good fats to help support our nervous system post practice.
  • Fats provide a sustainable form of energy as opposed to the quick fix of carbs
  • Will keep you feeling satiated for longer AKA less snacking.

These bars feature my FAVE vegan protein = PROfi Vanilla!

You can check them out here and use my discount code YOGIFUEL to get a 10% discount and FREE SHIPPING in Canada.

No Bake Vegan Yoga Protein Bar

Now, I want to touch on the Ayurvedic perspective on Nut butter.

I tried to in the video but… #momlife Sats wasn’t feeling it so I couldn’t finish my thoughts.

But here’s what I wanted to touch on from the Ayurvedic perspective.

Nut Butter is a bit difficult digest. Look at the qualities of it. It’s thick and sticky – it can be hard for us to chew and unstick from our mouths let alone in our digestive system.

In this sense, Ayurveda generally doesn’t LOVE nut butter.

However – there is always a “however” – Ayurveda NEVER admonishes the use of ingredients entirely. We want to look at balance.

So, yes, Nut butter is difficult to digest. But it’s also delicious. A great source of Fat and protein.

Should we avoid it? HELLS NO!

No Bake Vegan Yoga Protein Bar

But, we can dress it up, or do things to amp up our Agni to support and facilitate it’s digestion a little bit better!

Things we can do to boost Agni when eating Nut Butter:

  • Dress it up with spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom
  • Drink an Agni Boosting, digestive tea – Like Fennel, Ginger, Cumin Coriander and Fennel
  • Eat MINDFULLY

When we eat mindfully, we support our digestive process. So if you’re going to eat nut butter, enjoy the shit out of it, ok?

Alright, now… on to the recipe!

I want to make a little not that you should keep these in the fridge or freezer because they will soften up a bit AND the chocolate might be melty. If you want chocolate that will be un-melty out of the freezer, use chocolate chips in a double boiler instead of the recipe I provide.

Ok.. that’s all Yogis.

If you wanna watch me and Sats make this recipe… check out our youtube video LOL! It’s pretty amazing!

 






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Homemade Vegan GF, Keto Friendly Protein Bars

Prep Time 5 Minutes

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Chocolate Sauce

Prep Time 5 Minutes

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The Bars
  1. Place all ingredients minus the coconut flour in a bowl and mix together. You can add a little maple syrup to sweeten, but I personally did NOT.

  2. Bit by bit add in some coconut flour until a thick, dough consistency is formed. You want this mixture to be malleable, but not so sticky that the peanut butter sticks to your hand.

  3. Place the mixture in a parchment lined loaf pan, and press it down firmly.

  4. Place in the freezer.

Chocolate Sauce
  1. Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix together. Taste the mixture and taste. Adjust cocoa and maple syrup to your taste preferences.

  2. Take the bars out of the freezer (they don't have to be fully frozen) and either artisticall drizzle the sauce on the bars, or just layer it on in one thick coating.

  3. Place back in the freezer (or fridge). Cut and enjoy!
    These should last for a few weeks... but they wont last!


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Gingerbread Glazed Prana Bites

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Guys… Since discovering the amazing consistency of the Peanut Butter Cookie Dough balls, I have started making these keto-friendly Prana Bites in all different flavors…

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5 Minute Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Balls

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I have been seriously slacking on posting my recipes to my blog, but I am back, and better than ever friends with these seriously delishhh, protein-packed peanut butter balls!

I feel like I stumbled onto something freakin’ genius.

This ratio of nut butter to coconut flour can be used pretty much with any combo of flavours to create a ridiculously delicious grain free, healthy fat filled, protein packed ball!

It started with peanut butter balls, but fear not there are tons more coming down the pipe-line and you are going to love them.

I’m also going to be playing around with adding some PROfi Plant-based protein to them and I will ABSOLUTELY be letting you know how those turn out.

Anyways,

These peanut butter balls are an AMAZING post-practice snack.

Yogi Fuel Peanut Butter Balls

Healthy fats – like peanut butter (organic) and coconut are super important for our nervous system. And as Yogi’s, with each practice we are taxing the nervous system. Incorporating these healthy fats can be super important.

Now, depending on your Dosha, you may want to play around with adding some spices to these guys to support digestion. For the Kapha and Vata folks, nut butter may be hard on the old digestive system.

So play around – see what works for you! I’ve got a gingerbread ball recipe coming up that is filled with spices and may be a bit better for those two Doshas.

These guys pack about 5-6 grams of protein PER BALL depending on how big you roll em. I like to measure a rough TBSP.

They have about 1G of sugar, and plenty of healthy fats. And you can increase the protein content by adding in some protein powder, and increase the fiber content by adding some ground flax!

Ok.. Now that you know how good these are for you, I’m going to show you how easy they are to make.

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 Protein Packed Peanut Butter Balls!
Cook Time 5 Minutes
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Cook Time 5 Minutes
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  1. Mix everything together in a bowl MINUS the coconut flour
  2. Once everything is nicely mixed, slowly add in the coconut flour a little bit at a time until a cookie dough consistency is reached.
  3. Roll into balls and keep in the fridge for... I would say just over a week but I promise they wont last that long.
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