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Hot Body Year Round Coconut Power Balls

March 30, 2015 by Julie 28 Comments

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Good afternoon! How is your Monday going so far?

My day began a little later than usual with a 7:15 a.m. Pure Barre class. I met up with my friend Chandra and we both knocked out our 19th class of the month! We’re trying hard to complete the Pure Madness challenge at our studio this month and we’re so close. Only one more class to go tomorrow, baby! Nothing like finishing the 20-class challenge on the last possible day of the month, right!?

After barre, I stopped by the grocery store since I didn’t have to be at the gym for work until later this morning. I stocked up lots of food and fresh produce for the week before heading home to make scrambled eggs and toast for breakfast which I ate while typing up my morning blog post and snacking on two coconut power balls.

Hot Body Coconut Power Balls

Coconut Power Balls

I made a double-batch of the power balls over the weekend by following a simple three-ingredient recipe found in my friend Cassey’s new book, Hot Body Year Round, which I received from Cassey late last week.

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Hot Body Year Round Coconut Power Balls

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  • Author: Julie (PB Fingers)
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: lunch, recipes
  • Cuisine: lunch
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A  simple, yet satisfying three-ingredient recipe found in my friend Cassey’s new book, Hot Body Year Round, which I received from Cassey late last week.


Ingredients

Scale

1. 1 c. walnuts

2. 5 dates

3. 1 tbsp. shredded coconut


Instructions

In a food processor, pulse together 1 c. walnuts and 5 dates. Roll into balls and coat with 1 tbsp. shredded coconut. Refrigerate for one hour.


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Cassey Ho Hot Body Year Round

Cassey’s book features lots of healthy clean-eating recipes, workouts, meal plans and more. She works incredibly hard and has created a very successful brand (she’s the number one fitness instructor on YouTube!) and you can see a bunch of her tips for success in this post: How To Grow Your Blog and Make Money.

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After breakfast and blogging, it was off to the gym where I worked for a few hours before heading home for a late lunch.

One I made it back home, I dug into the fridge and pantry and grabbed a bunch of different foods to throw together a quick chicken sausage skillet for lunch.

Chicken Sausage Skillet

In the mix:

  • Black Beans
  • Seeds of Change Seven Whole Grains
  • Corn
  • Spinach
  • Al Fresco Smoked Andouille Chicken Sausage
  • Mushrooms
  • Scallions

I made a double batch so I can bring the leftovers to work tomorrow for lunch. Cook once, eat twice!

chicken sausage skillet lunch

Now I’m heading back to the gym to wrap up the work day.

Have a great Monday evening, my friends!

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My name is Julie and I am a full-time blogger, new mama, fitness enthusiast (certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor) and food fanatic (mostly healthy... but also not-so-healthy) living in North Carolina with my husband, dog and baby boy. Thank you for visiting Peanut Butter Fingers! I hope you enjoy little glimpses into my life and have fun trying the sweaty workouts I frequently share and making some of my favorite recipes along the way!

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Comments

  1. Natalie @ Never Serious Blog says

    March 30, 2015 at 4:05 pm

    Holy yum that looks so so good! I certainly have my own little love affair with chicken sausage, it’s the best!

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  2. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    March 30, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    Mmm lunch looks yummy! And I love Cassey!

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  3. Shannon says

    March 30, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    I LOVE the sounds of coconut, but, I’m unsure if I would like dates. Do you know if there is anything else that you might be able to substitute into these?

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  4. Cassey says

    March 30, 2015 at 4:15 pm

    Wow! OMG thank you so much for making the coconut power balls and for posting about my book. That is so sweet. Thank you Julie. That means so much to me 🙂

    Reply
  5. Annette Perkins (@FitnessPerks) says

    March 30, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    Mmmmm those Coconut Power Balls sound so good! I need to pick up some dates this weekend.

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  6. Shel@PeachyPalate says

    March 30, 2015 at 4:20 pm

    Cook once eat twice…or five times when you cook a big roast. Definitely the most important part of healthy eating, have food at the ready! 🙂

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  7. Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says

    March 30, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    Thanks for sharing! I was actually going to make my own protein balls yesterday when I realized that the dried blueberries I had were over a year old and smelled like wine! I could have made any one of 216541684 other possible combinations, but I gave up and just ate dates haha.

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  8. Molly D. says

    March 30, 2015 at 4:24 pm

    OMG, I absolutely adore Cassey! I recently started her Beginner’s Workout Calendar and it’s been great since I’m very new to Pilates. Her instructions are amazing and I love her energy. These Coconut Power Balls look amazing! I just got a new food processor (yay wedding registry) and made Almond Joy Energy Bites last night. They are delicious! I’ll have to try these next. 🙂

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  9. Jenn @ Fairest Run of All says

    March 30, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    Looks awesome! If only I could get my boyfriend on board with the texture of coconut…

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  10. Jen says

    March 30, 2015 at 4:59 pm

    I recently decided that coconut is a good thing, so I am pretty excited to try those! Happy Monday!

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  11. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says

    March 30, 2015 at 5:11 pm

    I need some barre in my life, it’s been too long! Nice job on getting so close to your challenge goal, Julie! 🙂

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  12. Alyssa @ Renaissancerunnergirl says

    March 30, 2015 at 5:14 pm

    Al Fresco chicken sausage is such a great standby – it’s versatile, it can go in eggs or with rice/potatoes/veggies, and it’s handy to have in the fridge! Another great option is Bilinski’s – you might like some of their cool flavors (like apple champagne chicken sausage).

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  13. kristin | W [H] A T C H says

    March 30, 2015 at 5:17 pm

    those look so simple and yummy!

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  14. Ashley @ sweet carolina belle says

    March 30, 2015 at 5:36 pm

    These look delicious. I created something similar and hope to on my blog soon. Also chicken sausage is the best!

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  15. Terri says

    March 30, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    First you mention Amber, now Cassey–I love both of them! I pre-ordered her book the day she announced it, so jealous you already have a copy!

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  16. Carrie says

    March 30, 2015 at 7:27 pm

    Love these balls! And that looks like a yummy lunch! Hope your afternoon at the gym went well!

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  17. Rachel @ Blonde with a Chanse says

    March 30, 2015 at 7:46 pm

    I have actually never eaten chicken sausage but have come across it twice today on two different blogs. I better try it because it must be pretty darn good 🙂

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  18. Amanda B @ Cupcakes & Miles says

    March 30, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    Yum! Both of those recipes look so tasty!

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  19. Katey V. says

    March 30, 2015 at 7:51 pm

    Yum! Those coconut balls look great! And easy enough that I don’t have an excuse not to try them!

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  20. Kim says

    March 30, 2015 at 7:58 pm

    Hi Julie! When you say you are going back to the gym to work, what kind of work are you doing? Teaching more classes, personal training? I have always wondered! Thanks for taking the time to read this 🙂

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    • Julie says

      March 31, 2015 at 9:41 am

      Helping around the gym (answering the phone/ memeber questions, getting towels, planning group ex classes/gym events) helping with training, etc. 🙂

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  21. Sarah @ RunningChickago.com says

    March 30, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    What brand of chicken sausage do you use, Julie?

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    • Julie says

      March 31, 2015 at 9:49 am

      This is Al Fresco! I love it!

      Reply
  22. Melanie says

    March 30, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    This may be random but I’m taking my first Barre class and am simultaneously excited and nervous for it. I’m excited for the workout but nervous because I feel like I am gonna stand out amongst all of the fitter women in cute Barre workout clothing. I don’t wear tank tops because I don;t like my arms and have no idea what to wear. Help!

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    • Julie says

      March 31, 2015 at 9:48 am

      Hi Melanie!! Please, please don’t worry! You can absolutely wear a t-shirt, long-sleeved shirt or a pullover if you want! Everyone at my studio definitely does NOT wear a tank top to class!

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  23. Stephanie says

    March 30, 2015 at 10:32 pm

    I am loving the Al Fresco Chicken Sausage! I just tried them a couple weeks ago. I have tried the Roasted Garlic & Sundried Tomato so far. The Coconut Power Balls look amazing. I need to get a food processor.

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  24. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    March 31, 2015 at 10:46 am

    These sound so good! I love walnuts and dates 🙂

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  25. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says

    March 31, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    Cassey sounds really like such an awesome person! Glad to see she is doing a book now too. The balls sound delicious!

    Reply

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