The bubbly Madame Labriski is launching a fourth cookbook, this time on the theme of energy snacks. Always faithful to its favorite ingredient, date puree, whose sweetness is a perfect substitute for refined sugar, it offers 75 recipes that are good for your health, while tasting good!
“It is said that out of 8 million Quebecers, 4 million have health problems because of refined sugar. I said to myself that something had to be done to change things. My experience as a marathon runner has taught me that if you have a goal and move towards it every day, you can accomplish great things! says Madame Labriski, alias Mériane Labrie, visionary entrepreneur, mother and author of four cookbooks.
Since the creation of her blog in 2012, Ms. Labriski has surrounded herself with a virtual community that confirms to her every day that her intuition was correct. His idea of replacing refined sugar with mashed dates is all the rage!
“People tell me that it has changed their life, that they have regained their healthy weight and that they have more energy. The date is a fruit rich in fiber, full of nutrients, and by substituting it for sugar in recipes, we obtain the sweet side, with fewer calories, without the disadvantages of refined sugar! In addition, thanks to its neutral taste, we often do not guess its presence. It is magic ! »
After muffins and galettes, she explores the world of chewy bars, granola bites, energy balls and other healthy snack recipes, without refined sugar, gluten and lactose in her latest book Energizing Snacks, published this week by Éditions de l'Homme.
“Anyone can enjoy it. An athlete will draw energy from it to train, and the child at school or the worker at his computer will have better concentration. These snacks are supportive, soothing, without the highs and lows of refined sugar. We taste them with pleasure, without guilt, since they are only good ingredients,” explains Ms. Labriski.
Easy to prepare
As described in his books, making date puree is easy. You can also buy it already prepared, thanks to the range of Madame Labriski products, available in grocery stores since 2018.
With a few ingredients, often without cooking, his snack recipes can be prepared in no time at all. Eating with pleasure is Madame Labriski's motto. “We all need happiness foods, every day. When cooking, we decide what we put in our bowl. If what you put in is good for your health, there is no reason to feel guilty! »
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The date is the fruit of the date palm, a palm-like plant that grows in oases, in the heart of the desert, in the Middle East and North Africa. Rich in sugars and fiber, it contains several nutrients, such as potassium, magnesium and calcium, as well as vitamins.
“I discovered that thanks to its neutral taste, date puree could replace refined sugar in almost any recipe, neither seen nor known! It is not true that all my recipes taste of dates, its taste combines with those of the other ingredients and does not mask them,” says Mrs. Labriski.
To make date puree, nothing could be easier!
Heat 3 cups of dried dates in a saucepan with 1 and 2/3 cups of water for 8 minutes. Stir and let stand. Once the mixture has cooled down, just put it all in a blender until you get a texture similar to that of Greek yogurt.
Madame Labriski replaces sugar with mashed dates in recipes for muffins, galettes, granola bars, energy balls, cakes, brownies, chocolate sauce, smoothies and even energy drinks. " It is magic ! " she says.
NO COOK | GLUTEN FREE | VEGAN | WITHOUT EGGS
Courtesy photoBOOM! BOOM! BOOM! It's a party every time you make these balls at home. Immediately done, immediately gone. Yet another good reason to move more... because it booms with these energy balls!
Quantity: 20 scoops
For 1 scoop
Optional!
* Delicious made with peanut butter...but they won't be peanut-free anymore!
★ A healthy, nutritious and delicious snack that fits in the children's lunch box, is it possible? Oh yeah ! The use of sunflower butter in this recipe avoids all forms of allergens. Bet that your little ones will see nothing but fire and will ask you for more! “If you can think about it, you can do it. »
GLUTEN FREE | VEGAN | WITHOUT EGGS | DAIRY FREE
Courtesy photoAgain, there is often too much sugar and saturated fat in store-bought granolas. Here, we celebrate the choice and happiness of eating healthy while having a good time. The challenge: not eating it all in one day (like me!).
Cooking: 25-30 minutes | Oven: 160°C (325°F)
Per 80 ml (1/3 cup)
★Sliced almonds are crunchier toasted and they enhance the flavors. To grill them, put them in the center of the oven for 5 to 10 minutes at 180°C (350°F), taking care to watch them. Yummy!
NO COOK | GLUTEN FREE | VEGAN | WITHOUT EGGS| DAIRY FREE
Courtesy photoToo good to be true, this peanut butter fudge is an Olympic achievement it tastes so good. No, but is it possible to be so good, decadent and healthy at the same time? Oh yes ! That's why it's beefy as a snack.
Freezing: 2 hours | Quantity: 24 squares
Per 1 square
★ Fudge is usually synonymous with food that is very (VERY) high in sugar. This is far from the case with this recipe, which also contains a very interesting contribution of protein for a good satisfying snack.
NO COOK | GLUTEN FREE | VEGAN | WITHOUT EGGS | DAIRY FREE
Courtesy photoThis drink is a real delirium in the mouth. It is so creamy and velvety that it feels like drinking ice cream. But no, we are full of protein!
Quantity: 500 ml (2 cups)
Per 250 ml (1 cup)
Put all the ingredients in a good blender.
Start the engine (ha! ha!) and mix well.
Pour into a glass and enjoy this moment of well-being.
*There are several kinds of extracts in grocery stores: vanilla, peppermint, coconut, almond, caramel, orange, etc. Choose the one you prefer. Personally, I love chocolate mint.
★ You need at least 20g to 25g of protein in immediate recovery to stimulate good recovery after a workout that has placed significant demands on the muscles. This smoothie is all you need to recover well!
Photo courtesyMaple syrup is an excellent fuel for athletes. A friend challenged me to give birth to a perfect cookie to consume to refuel spontaneously in order to run fast... for a long time.
Cooking: 15 minutes | Oven: 180°C (350°F) | Quantity: 12 patties
For 1 pancake
Optional!
★ Oats are a popular food for athletes, especially when eaten before physical exertion. Easy to digest, it is rich in carbohydrates and quite satiating. Everything you need to perform well!
