I love snacks.
I love cookie dough.
I love chocolate chips.
I love it all. So I put it all in one. With a little protein powder to boot.
Stomach bug went away! Hallelujah. Not working out and napping most of the day makes JB feel like one soft gummy bear. Ugh, don’t you hate when I talk to myself in the third person? I sure do. Anywho, I’m back to my normal schedule without feeling like a sick gummy bear. Thank goodness. Everyone I know is getting sick lately. Hell, I was sick 3 times this season. THREE. And the season isn’t even over!! I think I only got sick once last year, but this season, the bugs have got the best of me. What is that about?
Moving on. Remember the other day, when I told you I was going to Vegas soon and asked for some advice about what shows I should see and what restaurants are the best? Well, luckily I got a few comments. But I still need more. A lot of people told me about off the strip stuff, which I’m sure is amazing, but to be honest, I want to be a tourist. I’ve never been to Vegas, so I want to live it up. Thankfully, I’m not 21 anymore, so I’m not looking to drink myself into a blackout, all while doing it as cheap as possible. I’m willing to spend a little money. So lay it on me people. Give me more places to visit.
I think my biggest stressor about Vegas is what I’m going to wear. I don’t really dress 21 year old slutty anymore. Now please don’t take that offensively if you’re 21. I’m speaking from my own experience. When I weighed 26 pounds and could fit into skin tight dresses. Well, that’s not really my style anymore. And I have more curves to work with along with some confidence. So what’s a girl to wear? Comfy shoes, obviously. But if I’m wearing comfy shoes, what do I wear along with them? Time to go shopping!!! Which means online. Obviously. Presents arriving at your doorstep is always the best plan.
That was an entirely pointless blog post. Kbye.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls
- Yield: 3-4 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Vanilla Primal Fuel
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut butter, melted
- 1 heaping tablespoons almond butter
- 2 tablespoons almond milk (or coconut milk or water)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 2–3 tablespoons Enjoy Life Mini Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together protein powder, coconut sugar, and coconut flour.
- Then add coconut butter, almond butter, almond milk, vanilla extract and a tiny bit of salt.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Use a cookie scoop to make 8-9 balls. Firmly roll them keep them from falling apart.
- Place in the refrigerator to set and store in the fridge.
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I made cookie bites last night, too! Mine only involved almond butter, coconut, and cacao nibs so I needed to place them in the freezer to set.
I have a wedding I’m attending this weekend, so I’m taking a gamble and renting a dress from “Rent the Runway”, that should arrive tomorrow. I’ve read that a lot of girls are using the site to rent dresses for Vegas and bachelorette parties, in case that’s an online site you want to look into. (I don’t have any affiliation with them, btw, just reporting what I’ve read and heard 🙂 )
love that idea!! looking at that website now!
I’ve used that site too! It is great, I highly recommend it. Just don’t fall in love with what you rent 🙂
There is actually a Rent the Runway STORE inside the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas now. It opened on Dec. 27. Just in case you didn’t want to do the website thing… Places to go (for free): The Cosmo because they have a HUGE 3-4 story chandelier that has a bar in each level, Bellagio Gardens, downtown if you like the hipster vibe. Also, Camp Rhino for an awesome workout that isn’t far from the Strip! http://www.camprhino.com/
HI, I was wondering what the break down is for these? HOw much fat and calories are in them?
Thabks
Melissa
no clue
Check out the “cut of the week” at Charlie Palmers in the Four Seasons. Unbelievable food and deal. $49 three course (more food than I could eat and I can eat a lot), plus it’s bottomless wine pairing. Their main entrees are usually $50+ alone, yet they do this cut of the week every week.
I’m not sure if my comment went through the first time, so I’m posting again. I wanted to suggest Rent the Runway for your Vegas dress. Friends of mine have rented dresses from here for New Years, and I’m renting one from them for a wedding this weekend. That way a beautiful dress doesn’t get worn once or twice and doesn’t get hung in the closet for the rest of its life
a) i need to make these asap!
b) i heard of this gluten free place WILD LV from a friend that lives in vegas. not sure how far off the strip it is.
check them out on facebook.
there is no coconut butter where i live, would you be able to use ghee or grass fed butter to achieve the same thing?
you can make you own coconut butter with coconut flakes and a food processor!
Just curious as to what coconut butter is. Is it the same as creamed coconut? Just coconut pulp ground into a paste.
yep. coconut flakes blended into a butter!
Is coconut butter aka food processor-pulverized coconut flakes the same as coconut manna?
yes
Last time I was in Vegas, my friend signed me up behind my back to jump from the top of the Stratosphere hotel. It’s not a bungee jump because the cord doesn’t make you bounce back, but rather an ~850 foot free-fall. After I murdered my friend and peed my pants with fear, I really enjoyed the view from the balcony where you jump (especially if you do it at night). It was a fun adrenaline rush, and a camera follows you all the way down and displays on every TV in the hotel, which is also hilarious. Just an idea for something besides the casinos!
i’m totally planning on doing that with my girlfriend already!!
Juli – I have rented dresses through RTR probably a dozen times over the last year or so…weddings, rehearsal dinners, and especially NYE! The customer reviews/photos of the dresses are super helpful in deciding how the dress is going to fit, and it’s great that they allow for a back-up size and even an additional rental for $25! I have never been disappointed!! Happy renting 🙂
just looked at that website this morning!! might just use that!
How do you melt coconut butter? I tried it when I made your peppermint bark but it just softened and never melted. I used a double broiler; any advice?
I tend to melt mine in the microwave because I’m lazy. adding a little bit of coconut oil to the butter sometimes will get it more runny
While in Vegas you should go see a show! I have seen Zumanity a couple of times and I enjoy it (it is more sexual but there are some good laughs too). Any of the cirque de soleil shows are amazing. Britney Spears is there too…not sure if you are into her but I grew up with her so it would be entertaining to see her. Check out Serendipity for breakfast – their pancakes are awesome! Their is this pizza place in the Cosmopolitan, I think it is called Secret Pizza but you should definitely try the White Pizza. Okay, one more food place – but if you find yourself on the end of the strip (by the Wynn) check out Tacos El Gordo – their tacos are amazing! Some of the best street tacos I have ever had! Hope you have fun in Vegas!
zumanity is awesome! see it!