Foodie Friday! ::: Wild Orange Power Bites

Hi Tribe ~ I've missed you! My last two days have been a bit of a blur. Thursday was spent at a fabulous eWomen event with the inspiring Sandra Yancey - in Seattle.
And yesterday ... :/     Yesterday was all about pain management. Yikes. ~ Thank God for Essential Oils!

Sadly, this caused us to skip the Oil of the Week and Foodie Friday, and I can only do one ...
So since I'll be making these for a health-conscious party today, I choose FOODIES!

Bitty Bites o' Power!

Foodie Friday ~ Wild Orange Power Bites

Life is busy and is constantly on-the-go. These nutrient-packed power bites are great for those days when you just need a little extra boost. Made with Wild Orange essential oil these easy-to-make snackos will help keep your body full of energy and raring to go!

What You Need:

1 C finely shredded coconut, divided
1 C almond butter
1 C dried cranberries
1/2 C raw honey
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp chia seeds
3 drops doTERRA Wild Orange essential oil (or more, if you like)

Directions:

Yummy Goodness!

Place all ingredients into mixer except for half cup shredded coconut.

Add essential oil.

Mix until well combined.

Roll into balls and coat in the other half cup of shredded coconut.

You’re done! Store in the refrigerator and eat whenever you need any extra boost of energy or before a workout.

Health Highlights:

What better choice for a mid-day snack than a delicious power bite! The energizing ingredients in this recipe are tasty and full of health promoting benefits.

• Coconut - This fruit contains protein which can help the body rebuild cells and fortify body tissues and muscles. It also contains good amounts of fiber that can aid in a healthy digestive system. [1]
• Dried Cranberries - This berry can help to regulate blood sugar levels in individuals with type two diabetes. Dried Cranberries also have antioxidants that can help decrease risks of inflammation, heart disease, and cancer. [2]
• Raw Honey - This delicious food has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties like hydrogen peroxide and antiseptic. Certain types of raw honey have been used to fight even the toughest of bacterial infections such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). [3]
• Chia Seeds - These seeds are packed with both soluble and insoluble fibers which can promote a healthy digestive system. [4]

Oh, That First Bite!

[1] //healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-eating-shredded-coconut-4027.html

[2] //healthyeating.sfgate.com/dried-cranberries-good-you-3668.html.

[3] //www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/top-raw-honey-benefits#2

[4] //authoritynutrition.com/11-proven-health-benefits-of-chia-seeds/;//www.youngandraw.com/anti-inflammatory-cleansing-health-benefits-of-chia-seeds/