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DARK CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT TRUFFLES

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Okay- I made this recipe up a couple weeks ago, but I didn’t want to share it until I perfected it!  I’ve made them probably 10 times, so I’ve got it down and know all the tricks.  If you’re a peppermint dark chocolate lover, you will DIE over these.  I can’t and won’t give up my dark chocolate, and it’s so unrealistic to say you can’t eat something.  I like to say “Im eliminating this for this”  so I’m eliminating other bad treats for my own homemade protein treats! 

Okay, so I love creating things like this and its not to often that I do.  I got my inspiration from the Chocolate Protein Truffles I made last year.  So I’m all about the treats in moderation!  So here we go. Scroll down for the recipe.  BTW these are Vegan, dairy free and gluten free.

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INGREDIENTS 

MAKES 9 TRUFFLES

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix protein powder, brown sugar, almond milk, stevia and coconut flour in a medium size bowl until smoothed out.
  2. Take a small spoon full and mash together, then form into a ball,  and roll and smooth it into about 1 inch size ball.   To roll it into a ball, you’ll take both hands and move in circles to roll it and smooth out. Don’t press to hard while rolling.   Make sure it sticks together before placing it down.  
  3. Once done with add 3 tbsp chocolate chips and 1/2 tbsp coconut oil to a small bowl.  Heat up on your stove top on medium heat. Don’t leave it sitting there.   Make sure to watch it and stir the entire time, so you don’t burn it to the bottom of the pan.  OR heat up in the microwave for 2 mins, longer if needed. 
  4. Grab a ziplock bag, and open the candy cane and place the candy cane in the bag.  Then close it and smash the candy cane into tiny pieces with a muddler… or your foot, cup  haha whatever works, just mash it up!
  5. Once its nice and melted.  Roll each truffle into the chocolate mix and then place in a tupperware container to fit all.  
  6. Then sprinkle the peppermint flakes on top of each truffle and place in the fridge for 20 minutes before eating. 
  7. Store in the fridge and eat within 3-5 days

MACROS PER TRUFFLE/ CALS: 55 / PROTEIN: 3 / FAT: 3 / CARBS: 6

It’s the perfect little treat to help you feel satisfied and not reach to much for all the holiday treats!  I always tell myself!  Let me know how you guys like this post!  Hope you love them as much as me!

 

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS! ENJOY YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES AND LIVE IN THE MOMENT!

xoxo

SARA LYNN

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MY TOP 5 CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

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MY PJS / OAKS PJS (CUTE HERE, HERE & HERE)

BLANKET / UGGS 

CHRISTMAS BOOKS / HERE / HERE / HERE / HERE

Oaks and I do this every year!  Ever since he was born we get in our PJ’s and take photos by our Christmas tree.  Remember LAST YEARS?  He was so tiny…!  As you can tell we love Christmas!  It’s been so fun this year with Oaks.  Christmas seems so magical now.  We’ve been doing a lot of fun activities that I want to share with you guys, so you can do them too!  Here are my 5 top things that we’ve both loved doing together.  Oaks may be to small for some, but he loved watching me do it haha.  

  1. GINGERBREAD HOUSE MAKING.  He mostly loved eating the frosting off of these, lets be honest! I love the Costco gingerbread houses, or these off amazon.
  2. PAINT ORNAMENTS. Paint wooden ornaments to hang in their room, tree or fireplace!  I love THIS ONE & HERE. 
  3. CREATE ORNAMENTS. Color with marker on ornaments like these ones HERE, or create fun  foam ornaments like these ones HERE off of amazon. There is still time to order!  If you don’t have the time, head to your local craft store.  They have all the goodies there for kids.  
  4. CHRISTMAS MOVIES + HOT COCOA. Watch your favorite christmas movie with hot cocoa & candy canes.  I make Oaks just luke warm, and he likes to dip his candy cane in it haha.  We love the Polar Express, Elf and The Grinch.  Those are his top 3 on repeat at our house.  
  5. SUGAR COOKIE MAKING.  Oaks loves putting the cookie cutters into the dough the most!  Then we frost them and put sprinkles on top.  If you want to get really into it, use THIS to frost them with. Ours are very sloppy, but with a 2 year old thats how it rolls!

What are some of your favorite Christmas activities your kids love doing?  Please share with us!

Have a good day!  

xoxo,

SARA LYNN

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