Turmeric Spice Bites

• 2 Tbsp boiling water
• 10 dried apricots (60g)
• 5 dried prunes (or dates) (40g)
• 2 Tbsp almond or peanut butter (25g)
• 1 and a 1/2 scoops (45g) Protein Matrix+ Vanilla *
• 1/4 cup (35g) almond meal
• 1 Tbsp (20ml) honey
• Desiccated coconut for rolling

Spice Blend

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground clove
• 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• Pinch salt

1. Step 1: Soak the prunes and apricots in the boiling water for approximately 20 minutes to soften, or longer if you have time.
2. Step 2: Place all ingredients into a blender and process to combine.
3. Step 3: If you find your mix a little dry, add additional tsp of water at a time, if a little moist, add an extra Tbsp of protein powder at a time.
4. Step 4: Roll through coconut and store in the fridge until ready to enjoy.

Nicole Frain

Formerly working as part of Bulk Nutrients R&D team for many years, Nicole Frain is a food scientist, personal trainer and a professional international cyclist.

She's applied her learnings at the national stage for bodybuilding, and has several qualifications in Food Science, Nutrition and Business!