There have been times that I guzzled down some concoction of green juice just because I wanted the benefits of all the greens going straight to the cells. It didn’t taste good – I mean, who am I kidding? Liquified greens and veggies??! Unless you add in some fruits and maybe even sweeteners, bitter greens just aren’t that tasty.
I love cooking up greens in a good healthy fat ….and of course season it up with salt, pepper and garlic. That’s a go-to for me almost every morning for breakfast. Eating greens is a great way to get all the benefits and the fiber. While I don’t think juicing them is ideal for your only intake (because we do in fact need to break them down through our system for optimal benefits), I like the idea of adding supplements “just in case”!
Taking the time to get out the juicer and grabbing all the veggies to juice is overwhelming sometimes. I did it for years and honestly, would love to do it on the daily again BUT I dread the work and clean up. (Truth.) BUT Paleo Valley has saved my kitchen from a mess and time! They have simplified the whole process for me and made it a super delicious alternative to juicing from scratch! Enter – Organic Supergreens!
I am always hesitant to try these products as, well ….you know, they can be off putting by the bitterness or what have you. I’m not gonna lie – the Paleo Valley Supergreens are good! Whether you mix them into a liquid, a recipe or just topping off some yogurt, they add a delicious twist! And there’s nothing better than adding something delicious to a recipe while getting in all the nutrients that we might be missing out on in our daily diet.
This package is filled with 19 organic superfoods such as spirulina, kale, spinach, sea kelp, chlorella, aloe vera leaf, broccoli and dulse (which is like seaweed but with more fiber and protein) and a antioxidant complex consisting of: reishi mushroom, ginger root, turmeric, raspberry, blueberry and pineapple — just to name a few. ALL are organic ingredients too!
I’ve added it to a handful of recipes and am always amazed at how well they turn out because like I said, you just never know with a supplement consisting of mostly greens and veggies! Today I share with you the Coconut Butter Power Balls using the Supergreens! These are easy to make my friends and such a good snack to have on hand – especially for your little ones who otherwise might not want to eat their greens/vegetables.
If you head to Paleo Valley using this link, you can get 20% off any of their product! Just use code: coco at checkout and you’re good to go! It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of their Grass Fed Beef Sticks ….and now, they’ve got Pasture Raised Turkey Sticks! So grab a pack of those while you’re over there perusing the site! Don’t forget the code: coco to get that discount!
Once you order the Supergreens, you can make these Coconut Butter Power Balls AND the couple of other recipes I have coming your way — “Green” waffles and Supergreens Chia Bowl! Woohoo!
- 1/2 tbsp coconut butter, melted &
- slightly cooled
- 1 tbsp Paleo Valley Supergreens
- 1 tbsp shredded coconut + 3 tbsp’s
- for dusting
- 1 tbsp honey
- Mix coconut butter with Supergreens & shredded coconut.
- Add in honey to combine.
- Using a small melon baller scooper, scoop out into your hands (you may need to refrigerate about 5-10 min to solidify a bit in order to keep a ball form) and roll into a ball.
- Place the ball gently into a small bowl of shredded coconut & toss to cover the ball with coconut. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Tuck away in fridge for minutes*
- Enjoy!
- *These don't need to be refrigerated. They are best at room temperature. Store in an airtight container. If you prefer to keep them stored in fridge, set the desired amount out for about 15 minutes before eating.
