Bulletproof coffee energy bar

Bulletproof coffee energy bar

Have you noticed before how expensive a little squished together bar of fruit and nuts can be? Most energy bars cost around £1 and more which is kind of crazy when you can make them at home, have some productive feeling and save money at the same time. Energy bars are not normally my go to snack since they are usually made with large amounts of dried fruit and lots of nuts, but some times they are a handy emergency snack, especially when you know whats in them. I recently did the elimination diet and needed a treat that was free of a lot of things - I replicated the Pecan nut bar from Nakd which is made with Made with Dates (52%), Pecans (28%), Almonds (20%). it worked a treat and kept me sane on my camping trip. Because I quite like the Bulletproof coffee regime I was looking at what else I could do with the decaf beans I still had. I have been...
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Bulletproof Coffee Jelly Dessert

Bulletproof Coffee Jelly Dessert

I recently found myself having Bulletproof coffee breakfast left over in the morning, I usually make a 1 liter portion. Since I love jellies and custardy type desserts I though rather than throwing it out I'll make a jelly with it. The red coloured tin of Great Lakes unflavoured gelatin will congeal because it has not been hydrolyzed. I use Great Lakes Gelatin because has a unique combination of amino acids in concentrated levels that promotes rapid re-production of blood cells for healing, it is especially great for bone and joint health care. The low molecular weight protein is easily digested which means the body can use it in minutes after ingestion. The gelatin collagen is important for the body's nitrogen balance, further collagen is now considered an anti ageing product as it supports age related cartilage damage and collagen loss. Did you know that the body's natural ability to repair supporting connective tissue (bone, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, skin, hair and nails) begins to diminish after the...
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