"Pleasure Bombs 2.0"

This article is written by Sky Corbett-Methot, a Holistic Nutritionist and 500-hour Hatha yoga and meditation instructor.

Photo by Abbie Whiddett (@abbiew)

As you know I am a holistic nutritionist, which means I love food. However, in the spirit of honesty and transparency, I’ll share what I dislike about food… cooking! Spending countless hours in the kitchen prepping a meal just to devour it in less than ten minutes is the bane of my existence.

I am a lazy healthy cook, my meals are prepped in under 30 minutes. This extends into the baking realm too when the mood is right. I introduce to you my kitchen alter ego - Sky - The Lazy No-Bake Baker.

This week lets introduce a way to level up your snack game. Introducing this diverse, deliciously nutritious revamped "Pleasure Bombs" — a little taste of heaven.

These ‘Pleasure Bombs’ rock because they are good for you, comprised of healthy fats, fiber, and protein. This means this is a snack that will satiate, regulate blood sugar and mood, as well as help with the elimination of toxins.

This recipe yields 8-12 balls depending on the preferred size choice and is vegan and gluten-free.

In a food processor combine:

• 1 cup of almond pulp (almond flour can be used as a substitute)

• 1/2 cup of pitted dates.

  • if this isn’t sweet enough add in 1 tbsp honey (non-vegan), or maple syrup (vegan).

After the above two are combined add into the food processor:

• 1 tbsp Cacao powder

• 1 tsp Melted Coconut oil

• 1 tbsp nut butter of choice (I love almond or sunflower seed butter).

• 1/3 cup of oats.

• *optional to add in 1 tsp of ground chia and/or ground flaxseed. If so may need more coconut oil to keep everything sticking together - adjust accordingly.

Once mixed, place into bowl create shape and desired size.

For toppings, it can be diverse!

• Roll your pleasure bomb's in a plate of

  • oats,

  • or coconut flakes,

  • or cocoa powder

  • or matcha powder

  • or protein powder

  • or crushed nuts

  • or cacao nibs

Once finished place in the fridge for up to 7 days.

Don’t forget to make notes on what you liked and didn’t like so you can modify and adapt these in the future.

Share pictures of your ‘Pleasure Bombs’ on Instagram by tagging @yogatocope

Enjoy!

Photo by Sky Corbett-Methot