Ginger Energy Bites
These little bites are just what you need after doing a four-minute plank. Yes, I did FitFluential’s #FFAprilAbs challenge, which means doing a plank per day in April. If you follow me on Twitter (@kokobrill), you saw my progress. On April 1st, I started off with a 2-minute plank, and now I have worked my way up to 4 minutes and 5 seconds which is ridiculously hard. Anyone who tells you otherwise is a liar!! I once read that Ryan Gosling was so busy that to stay in shape for a movie he was in he only had time to do an 8-minute plank per day. That is insane. Anyway, my goal for the April Challenge was to work my way up to 5 minutes by April 30th but that was a bit ridiculous, so I’ll stick with my 4.05 and I’m pretty happy with that! I was purely motivated by these Ginger Energy Bites right and throughout my entire plank I would repeat to myself “I can do anything for 4 minutes” and then “I get Ginger Energy Bites in 3 minutes” “I get Ginger Energy Bites in 2 minutes” until I have counted down to zero. I live a sad little life…..
Enough chit-chat, here’s the recipe 😉
Oh, I should mention that the measurements are approximate because when I made these I didn’t yet have measuring cups or spoons here in New Zealand….or a bed….but thankfully we have one of those now. Haha!
A tasty little burst of gingery goodness in bite-size to sustain you throughout the day.
Ingredients:
- Raw Almonds – 1/2 cup
- Raw Cashews – 1/2 cup
- Dates – 1/2 cup, pitted
- Chia Seeds – 1 Tbsp
- Fresh Ginger – 1/2-inch Piece
- Sea Salt – A Pinch
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender, or small food processor and blend until mixture starts to ball together. Roll into tablespoon sized balls and refrigerate or freeze for later.
14 Comments
Ssarojinin
Definitely going to make these- they look amazing! And I take my hat off to you for the 4- minute plank; don’t think I could even do 1 🙂
Katarina Saarinen
They look amazing! You go girl!!!
Angie
I am so happy to know this is not made with candied ginger, but fresh ginger! They look awesome, Koko.
Hooray for your 4-minute-plank!! I can manage 1…maybe 2, but 4? You are super, Koko.
Jacqui
Have just made some of these – they are so tasty and so easy and quick to make – I think I will be making more of these pretty soon as they aren’t going to last long – yum.
Koko (kokobrill.com)
Thanks, lady!! 🙂
Koko (kokobrill.com)
Thank you!! I bet you could do one minute!! It’s not tooo hard to work your way up, adding 5 seconds at a time or so. But I wouldn’t say it’s “fun” haha!
Koko (kokobrill.com)
Yes, fresh ginger!! I like adding my own level of sweetness with the dates. And nothing beats fresh ginger!
Thank you Angie!
Koko (kokobrill.com)
I’m sooo happy to hear that!! I hope Louise can have them, too!!
inspirededibles
Woo-Hoo sista! Four minutes is something to be proud of indeed! Just awesome. I too have been planking and to add a little twist have been doing so on my medicine ball (balancing with clasped hands on the ball – much trickier to maintain balance + stability me finding!) — these energy bites are the perfect reward 🙂 and I’m all about the countdown too. Love the addition of fresh ginger and salt – that critical electrolyte that also happens to taste delish. These also look great KoKo – well done.
Koko (kokobrill.com)
Oh, that is so tough!! I have tried that at home before with a physio ball, and it’s such a challenge! No way I could do four minutes of plank in that style! I can’t wait to get a gym membership here and get working out with some equipment again! Thanks Kelly!
vegan miam
4-minute plank, brillant job, Koko, keep it up!!! I can’t even last a 4-minute, so I am admiring you already…An 8-minute plank? No way… what? I have a crush on Ryan Gosling (shhh). Goodness, these fresh gingery and nutty bites look pretty delicious, especially with the addition of sea salt and I love the fresh and raw ingredients you use! I’m bookmarking this recipe, you’re inspiring me to do a plank right now, but I’m in a car right now, haha…. xx
Koko (kokobrill.com)
Thank you! Yes, who doesn’t have a crush on Ryan Gosling!
Hahaha yes, planking in a car is not advised.
inspirededibles
Oh, I’m not doing 4 minutes of planking on the ball that’s for sure! (although I’d like to work up to it) but I do find it brings that next level of balance/stability challenge I was looking for and… I ordered my medicine ball from Amazon!! 🙂 It may sound a little retro but you would not believe all the exercises you can do with a medicine ball — they are truly awesome and worth having at home. I highly recommend them 🙂 http://greatist.com/fitness/25-must-try-medicine-ball-exercises (and not expensive at all).
Koko (kokobrill.com)
Thank you for sharing those exercises- I would love to try those! I’ve favourited them. We are literally living in the teeniest space right now, and I don’t have any room to work out, and I don’t have any weights, either. I think a medicine ball is an awesome idea where I could use just one thing (instead of buying a range of 5-25lb free weights). I would still have to do these exercises outside but that’s okay! Haha! I’ve found a gym near my soon-to-be work, too, so I could always print these off and take them there if I sign up!