Healthy Recipe: Protein Balls!

Protein Balls served with Rasberries

So I made these Protein Balls as a treat for my 12 Week Challenge Babes on the Last Day and everyone that tried them has been asking for the recipe ever since. To be honest, I dont really measure what goes in there so I had to make another batch and measure it for you. After your third batch you'll be able to make them with no measuring cups etc!

Ingredients:
Honestly anything nutty or dried fruit goes, but here is what I put in them:
(Please note that all measurements are approximate, you don't have to go by exact- this is a fun recipe!)

2 Cups Mixed Nuts
3/4 Cup Cranberries

3/4 Cup Sultanas

1/4 Golgi Berries -Power Food!

1/2 Cup of Shredded Coconut

3-4 Scoops of Protein Powder
2 Tablespoons of Cocoa Powder- Power Food!
3 Tablespoons of Mixed Seeds (Gluten Free) (Optional)
2-3 Tablespoons of Almond Spread

Utensils:
Food Processor
Clean Hands! Goes without saying... I hope!

Procedure:
1. Pour all ingredients into the food processor. As mentioned before, you do not have to measure exactly.

2. Turn Food Processor on for approximately 30-45 seconds. Depending on the mixture and the power of your food processor, you may start to see moisture in the mix from sultanas, cranberries and the spread. After 1 minute of processing- if it still looks really dry add 1/4 cup of cranberries.

3. Turn your Food Processor on for another 45 seconds, making sure that if the mixture starts to stick to the side  use a spoon to push it back into the middle. This is where I start to pulsate the processor, making the mixture come to the middle, where the blades are. You dont have to pulsate, only if the option is there! This is what you want your mixture to look like:

Please note your processor may not work the same as mine, in which case leave it on for 3-5 minutes and you should start to see the clumps!

4. To test the mixture you can put a small amount in your palm, squeeze hard and see if it sticks together. If it does- you're ready to shape! You can shape them however you want but I make them into little balls, like this:

I tend to make them different sizes, to allow for different snack portions in case I'm after a more satisfying snack or just a mini one.

If you are trying to lose weight these should only be eaten before 12pm as it is essentially dried fruit. This is not something I would rely on everyday, more perhaps a go to when Im in a hurry. Fresh food is always the better choice!

And that is it! If you have any questions, please comment below. And please let me know if you tried them! Love hearing feedback!

Revie x

Motivation

Hey Girls!

I have met with all of you individually and it seems you want something out of this challenge- get fitter, tone up, get stronger. I believe that you want it however aren't attending the agreed number of classes to get these results. I can only do so much as a trainer, I can not physically get you out of bed or make you come to Urban Babes after work. I have made the times suitable to the majority who took the survey. But still there are excuses, no shows and lack of commitment which makes me really sad!
I am here for you. And want to help you reach your goals, but you have to meet me halfway!
After all no one is going to do it for you.

Here are some motivational images and photographs that I hope will give you some inspiration.

We're in this together and lately I feel like Im standing alone! I need you there for the ride, otherwise we're going to stay in the same spot.

 Lets do this! Its possible!

Believe. And then do!

Revie x

Healthy Recipe! The Best Healthy Dessert EVER!

I'm sorry it has taken me longer than expected to post this! Hear me out though, I knew that if I made this dessert I would HAVE to eat it. I couldn't just let it sit there and go to waste and now that we're coming up to the weekend I have done it! Honestly, this is the best healthy, all organic dessert I have ever tasted! It came from a Paleo recipe I found for Chocolate pudding and one night I felt like being experimental and whipped this together. What I produced is (in my opinion) better than ice cream.

Choc-Banana Frozen Mousse

Ingredients:
3 Bananas
2 Avocados
1 Tablespoon of Vanilla Extract
2 Tablespoons of Organic Creamed Honey
2 Tablespoons of Almond Spread
1 Tablespoon of Cocoa Powder
1 Scoop of Chocolate Protein Powder (This is optional, I use it to make it slightly closer to "Zone" Good Fat, Good Carb, Protein)

Serves 2 generous bowls or 4 mini sides


Procedure:
(Brace yourself- it gets technical. I'm kidding. Its a piece of cake  mousse!)

1. Put all ingredients into Food Processor

2. Process until a cream like substance appears. You may have to stop the processor and mix the outside ingredients into the middle a couple of times

3. Proportion to two bowls

4. Put bowls in freezer. Depending how you like it leave it in there for atleast 60 minutes. This will give you a thick really cold mousse. If you want it more like an ice cream, leave it in for 2 hours.

5. Grab a spoon, a movie and the couch to enjoy this amazing healthy treat!

Let me know if you made it and what you think about it!

Hope you enjoy!

Revie x

Urban Babes Hot Tip!

Hi Babes!

Here's something I recently read about consuming sugar that I thought you may find interesting and useful!

Today's Hot Tip- Always eat sugar with protein!

Never eat sugar on its own (including fruit and honey) always eat it with some protein and 'good fat' for example with a handful of nuts or a slice of meat or fish! This is because protein and fat slow the rate at which sugar floods into your bloodstream and if sugar hits your bloodstream quickly,you'll feel quickly high and then very quickly low.