It's likely that you've heard of the many health benefits that turmeric can offer, including its ability to lower inflammation and support the entire body. It reminds us of the little black dress of herbs, we believe.
Although there are many delicious ways to include turmeric in your diet, our favorite is this recipe. These bites are the perfect post-run, on-the-go snack, or between meetings when you're hiking with friends or in between meetings.
The tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut help you live life brighter. For added flavor, we used TurmericBoost in this recipe — it tastes like your favorite vanilla chai and is an easy way to sneak the goodness of turmeric into your busy day.
Ingredients
- ½ cup dates, pitted
- ½ cup dried pineapple (look for no sugar added)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, divided
- 1 cup unsalted cashews (raw or roasted)
- 1 scoop (2 tablespoons) vanilla or plain protein powder
- 4 servings TurmericBoost Restore* or TurmericBoost Uplift*
Garnishes
- additional pineapple and cashews
Preparation
- Roughly chop the dates and pineapple.
- Add to a food processor along with the remaining ingredients, reserving ¼ cup of the coconut.
- Pulse until combined, then process until the mixture is finely ground and uniform in texture. It should hold together when pressed with the back of a spatula. (If your mixture won’t hold together, add one tablespoon of water.)
- For bites, scoop out two tablespoons at a time, rolling the mixture between wet hands. For bars, divide the mixture into four. Shape into a log, then flatten the edges.
- Roll in shredded coconut and garnish as desired.
With four servings per recipe, there’s enough to share, but these bites are so tasty that you might want to keep them all for yourself.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.