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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Another local here, I second all of Nidia’s suggestions -Mob museum is awesome!! If you go downtown there is a great brunch spot called eat across com the container park that is delicious.
I have seen all the Cirque shows except for Mystere and the Criss Angel one, my fave is the new Michael Jackson one at Mandalay Bay. Light, the Cirque Bar opened there last year but I’m not the clubbing type so I’ve never been.
Check out Camp Rhino for an awesome workout.
Paleo eats – greens and proteins, the 215/eastern location isn’t super far from the strip if you have a car. Echo & Rig is on the west side of town, 215/Summerlin Parkway/Alta dr exit to tivoli village – grass fed beef including a ginormous tomahawk cut. There is a whole foods south of the strip off of Las Vegas blvd and town square outdoor mall if you are in need of that.
Non paleo specific eats:
We love taking people to Eat as I mentioned above, The Peppermill (great omelettes and bloody Mary’s – the fireside lounge is an experience in authentic Vegas kitsch) it is north end of the strip near the Riviera.
Firefly is close to the strip and offers up some kick ass tapas.
Cosmopolitan buffet is my fave- things come in cite little individual portions so there is none of that giant scoop of mystery being dished out, but instead little mini saucepans filled with bacon and brusslss sprouts.
If you want the unintentionally worst service on the planet, go to Serindipity.
I have heard great things about all of Gordon Ramsey’s restaurants.
John Bastianich’s restaurant at the Venetian is good and the little bar the public house across from it inside the Venetian had some great beer cocktails.
If you leave the strip for anything touristy make it the loop at red rock canyon, or for cupcakes from retro bakery which is dangerously close to my house, and across the street practically from leticias cuciana which is beautiful and delicious authentic Mexican food made with super fresh ingredients – the prickly pear margaritas are delicious.
Go up in the stratosphere at night, it lives up to the hype. NyNy roller coaster sent me to the chiro so I can’t endorse it.
Besides Michael Jackson cirque show, I recently saw jersey boys which I was not sure I would like but it was funny and actually really good. Blue Man group, jabbawokeez and recycled percussion are also great.
Abc store on the strip is great place to get bottled water at non-inflated prices
I am pretty sure my tips make me sound sensibly 65 instead of 31 like I actually am, but have fun 🙂
Definitely check out Freestyle Crossfit in downtown Las Vegas when you’re in town. We’re doing a 30-day paleo challenge this month, and we’ve all been using your recipes! 🙂
FAKE LASHES are a must in Vegas 🙂 and lots of cheesy bling. I lived there (very shortly) and its pretty trashy so you can really wear anything as long as you have your lashes on, ha ha. Have a great time! and I recommend seeing Million Dollar Quartet, its a great musical and my friend, Felice Garcia, is in it. Her voice is incredible!
Really good, thank you!
These are absolutely AMAZING!! I have had to make multiple batches this week…being as how every time I turn around my boyfriend devours every last one of them!! This recipe is definitely a keeper!
Approx how many calories in each ball? Thanks!
no clue
This is the most genius recipe I’ve come across in the paleo realm, and paleo people are pretty creative. My only problem is that I’ve already made two batches and can’t stop eating this divine cookie dough!
oh sweet jesus. i cam home in a full on sleep deprived, PMS rage. I haven’t done crossfit in three weeks due to nursing school, and was pouring through my cabinets like a psycho crack head for some chocolate. lucky i found some chips and whipped these bad boys up. your recipes never fail me. another incredible recipe Juli! Thank you so much.
as for vegas, if you walk around the nicer hotels during the day, club promoters will swarm your group of females and put you on lists. these lists include free drinks and the occasional creeper dude trying to grind on you (although, so much better than 800 creeper dudes on the dance floor).
For Vegas try dune buggies out in the desert. There is a company that will come pick you up from your hotel. It’s crazy fun.
Oh, and people don’t really mention this but gamble! Go play up some craps or blackjack. It’s almost like team gambling and can be a lot of fun! Plus free drinks. The hosts/other players will help with the rules and strategy, if needed.
Have fun!
Really enjoy your blog btw. 🙂
Is there a way to substitute the almond butter and make these nut free?
sunflower seed butter!