 You may have seen my version of energy bites on my instagram @echic. I call my version Amazeballs! Now I'd like to properly thank Caitlin for the recipe. I had fun adding my own twists to them and received tons of compliments, even by the Hubs. The Basics: Oats Peanut Butter Shredded Coconut(Unsweetened) Honey Vanilla Go Crazy, Mix and Match: Chia Seeds Dried Fruit Dark Chocolate pieces Shredded Coconut(Sweetened) Use 1/2 the amt. Cinnamon Protein Powder(I added 1.5 scoops) Energy Bite Recipe
Makes approximately 2 dozen depending on size *1/2 C nut butter (almond butter, peanut butter, sunflower seed butter or any other nut or seed butter. Anything will work here) *1/3 C honey *1 C old fashioned rolled oats(you can toast for a nuttier flavor at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes) *1 C shredded unsweetened coconut *1/3 tsp vanilla *pinch of sea salt if using a natural nut butter with no added salt *1/2 C other add-ins(any kind of whole or roughly chopped nuts or seeds, dried fruit, good quality chocolate chips, etc) In a large bowl add the nut butter, honey or other sweetener, vanilla and salt if needed. Then combine with any additional add-ins and mix well. Once it’s all combined place in the fridge for about 30 minutes. Remove from the fridge, scoop out some dough and roll into a ball. If yours are too sticky you can consider adding more dry ingredients into them or rolling them in something like ground nuts, coconut, etc so they aren’t as sticky. Place them in an airtight container either in the fridge or freezer for quick and easy snacks.
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Check out the amount of sugar in our favorite beverages:  A diet high in added sugars can lead to many nutrition related complications such as Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Obesity. The white stuff is hidden everywhere and the easiest day to cut it out is to limit sugary beverages. Just 1 teaspoon, or 1sugar packet, equals 4 grams of sugar which is about 16 calories. It may not seem too detrimental, but most beverages (other than water, of course!) have at least 5 teaspoons of the white stuff, costing you 80 additional empty calories. Those sugar calories have the potential to convert and store as fat in the body and serve no positive purpose for you. If water isn't your thing, try adding some natural flavor by freezing fruit in ice cube trays and adding to your water bottle each day! Caitlin Pettit, RD LDN "The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind & the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life"- B.K.S. Iyengar  Drink up!
Water is essential for nutrient utilization, metabolism regulation, helps keep your energy up and contributes to glowing, beautiful skin! But just how much do you really need? A quick way to figure your water needs is simple: divide your body weight in half to get the number of ounces you should consume a day, then divide that number by 8 to figure out how many cups that is. For example, a 160 pound person needs 80 ounces (160 / 2 = 80), or 10 cups (80 / 8 = 10)! It'sthat easy, here's to hydration! Caitlin Pettit, RD LDN "The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind & the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life"- B.K.S. Iyengar I am ECSTATIC to announce and welcome an amazing lady! We are adding FOOD to the mix. We have been holding some intense meetings of the minds and have teamed up to offer our clients the ULTIMATE packages to help balance daily life, working out and eating right. You can become the more confident, strong YOU! Caitlin offers her knowledge in our NEW Bridal Body Blast Packages!
Meet Caitlin Pettit: a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist and holds degrees in both Exercise Science and Nutrition and Dietetics from West Chester University. Caitlin is also currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Nutrition Education. As a former collegiate athlete and fitness enthusiast, Caitlin truly believes in the power that whole, real foods have on the body and loves to share her passion with others through nutritional counseling, cooking, and educating. She currently works as a nutrition educator for the School District of Philadelphia as well as a clinical dietitian for a local hospital system. Caitlin offers a fresh, relatable overall approach to understanding nutrition and strongly emphasizes the importance of considering an individual’s needs and goals.
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