The Weekly Steemit Health Challenge #2: CHOCOLATE AND BANANA TRUFFLES
This rich recipe is perfect for the snack, for the lunch boxes, very economical, suitable for coeliacs, diabetics, allergies and special diets. It is very easy to make, with accessible ingredients and most importantly, very healthy.
Surprise everyone at home.
Benefits and properties of coconut
Excellent nutritional contribution. Enrich the diet with a very interesting series of nutritious substances, being a fruit very rich in iron and potassium, and ultimately in those minerals that participate in the own bone mineralization, such as calcium, phosphorus or magnesium. Their fiber content, is also interesting which gives coconut certainly laxative properties, helping in turn to reduce and lower high cholesterol and control blood sugar, being equally ideal for diabetics. In regards to different vitamins which has this fruit, says vitamin E, as we know, important antioxidant action.
Nutritional composition of coconut:
Calories: 350 kcal.
Vitamins: C (39 mg), B1 (0.06 mg), B2 (0.18 mg).
Minerals: potassium (398 mg), phosphorous (110 mg), calcium (16 mg), iron (4 mg).
Fatty acids: Polyunsaturated (gr 1), monounsaturated (4 g), saturated fat (53 g).
Benefits and properties of Banana:
This tropical fruit has an excellent combination of energy, minerals and vitamins that make it indispensable in any diet food, including diabetes and weight loss. It is also the perfect companion for people with great physical activity, like children and athletes.
Banana is one of the most miraculous food that offers nature, rich in nutrients, especially potassium, vitamin B6 and folic acid.
Its high iron content makes bananas stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood, contributing significantly to heal the cases of anemia. But energy is not the only way in which banana can help us to keep us healthy. You can also help us to heal or prevent an impressive number of diseases and conditions, becoming indispensable in our daily diet.
Some properties:
One of the most nutritious fruits.
Ideal for people who perform physical activities.
Beneficial against stomach ulcers.
Good against cholesterol.
It prevents cramps if taken before exercise.
Nutritional information.
Serving size: 1 banana (100 g)
Calories: 110 (calories from FAT: 0)
FAT: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 0 mg
Carbohydrates: 29 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sugars: 21 g
Protein: 1 g
1 firm yellow banana.
50 grams of cocoa powder.
Sweetener to taste.
2 tablespoons of oil (use coconut).
100 grams of dehydrated coconut.
Orange zest.
1- Remove the skin from the banana and cut into slices.
2- Cook the banana in water, once soft form a puree.
3- Add the oil and the sweetener.
4- Mix.
5- Add the orange zest.
6- Add the cocoa powder.
7- Knead until integrated and it takes off from the hands.
8- Form balls and cover with coconut or cocoa powder.
Healthy, economical and perfect.
Enjoy them in family.
The Steemit Weekly Health Challenge presented by @healthsquared and sponsored by @sweetsssj
2- Cook the banana in water, once soft form a puree.
3- Add the oil and the sweetener.
4- Mix.
5- Add the orange zest.
6- Add the cocoa powder.
7- Knead until integrated and it takes off from the hands.
8- Form balls and cover with coconut or cocoa powder.
Healthy, economical and perfect.
Enjoy them in family.
The Steemit Weekly Health Challenge presented by @healthsquared and sponsored by @sweetsssj
Looks very healthy and vegan I like it. I wouldn't need the extra sweetener, would probably be sweet enough for me without it
Thank you for your appreciation @celestialcow, no doubt they are very rich. It is correct if you prefer without sweetener, they would be equally rich.