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    Home » Snacks » Tropical Protein Cauliflower Snacks

    Tropical Protein Cauliflower Snacks

    Jun 16, 2018 · Updated: Feb 8, 2020 by Dee Dine · Affliate links disclosure.

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    Tropical protein cauliflower snacks are a frosty treat, perfect for grabbing after a sweaty workout. High in protein and fiber, fruit-sweetened, these snacks have the strong anti-inflammatory potency to help your muscles recover fast.

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    Tropical Protein Cauliflower Snacks

    This easy frosty tropical protein cauliflower snack mixture uses two ingredients - white beans and cauliflower - perfect to eat after a sweaty workout. The snack has several ingredients that directly boost recovery of your muscles.

    And the flavors make it fun: yellow is pineapple and the orange is cauliflower.

    The recovery boost comes largely from the pineapple, which is a powerful anti-inflammatory, because of the substance called bromelain. And from the copious amounts of vitamin C in both the pineapple and strawberries. Add in the protein from the white beans, and you have a wonderful post-workout treat.

    Next, let's talk about that elephant in the room. Or, should I say, orange cauliflower in the room? In the frig. Or, actually, in my blender..you get the picture, haha.

    How Healthy is Orange Cauliflower?

    Isn't orange cauliflower pretty? There are more difference than the color.

    Orange cauliflower is sweeter and creamier than the white version and is very high in vitamin A and fiber.

    Strawberries are VERY healthy

    Strawberries have a slew of nutritional benefits, including vitamins, fiber, antioxidants, as well as manganese and potassium. I think people forget that and think they are just delicious berries.

    Using both these ingredients in this recipe make a very nutritious snack.

    Why? Well because I blend them with white beans. White beans, and I typically use navy beans, are tiny white packages full of protein, fiber and a slew of other nutritional benefits, including potassium and iron.

    How Healthy Are White Beans in Snacks?

    White beans also provide thiamine which boost cognitive abilities. And they are full of substances that fight inflammation, so useful to your worn-out muscles.

    And, just as I found with my white bean chocolate chip cookie dough, this bean provides the perfect blank palate to support the sweetness and flavor of fruit!

    Now I must share my news! I signed a book contract this month, and it's a series! The first book will be released in 2019! It's here!

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    Tropical Anti-Inflammatory Protein Workout Snacks (cauliflower & white beans)

    Tropical Protein Cauliflower Snacks

    Created by Dee Dine
    Tropical protein cauliflower snacks are a frosty treat, perfect for grabbing after a sweaty workout. High in protein and fiber, fruit-sweetened, these snacks have the strong anti-inflammatory potency to help your muscles recover fast.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
    Cuisine vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free
    Servings 12

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 can (15oz/425gms) white beans (navy beans, organic & precooked - I have used Eden and Whole Foods 365 brand)
    • 1 cup frozen strawberries
    • ½ cup frozen orange cauliflower (I have pre-steam it and used it raw - both ways work)
    • 1 cup frozen pineapple

    Instructions
     

    • Rinse the white beans, blend until creamy.
    • Split mixture into two.
    • Blend strawberries into one half of mixture
    • Blend pineapple and cauliflower into the other half of the mixture.
    • Pour into molds, popsicle molds, mini-paper cups, even ice cube trays.
    • Freeze at least one hour - they thaw fast so keep them in the freezer until you are ready to eat this frosty treat right after your workout!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 53kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 212mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15.7mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1.2mg
    Keyword cauliflower, cauliflower snacks, protein, white beans, workout snack
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    1. Adrianna

      May 28, 2020 at 11:29 pm

      Where does one find orange cauliflower?? I’ve never seen it! I want to make these!!! Would white cauliflower or another variety work as a substitute?

      Reply
      • Dee Dine

        May 30, 2020 at 12:49 pm

        Hi Adrianna, I find orange cauliflower off and on at my Whole Foods, sometimes my chain supermarket. White cauliflower would certainly work, the color won't be that much dimmer. Good luck! Dee

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    2. Ela

      June 17, 2018 at 3:12 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, I can't believe this amazing dessert contains white beans and cauliflower. You are so creative, Dee! 🙂

      Reply
      • Debbie

        June 20, 2018 at 10:08 pm

        Well, you are sweetheart to say that! thank you so much Ela! Dee xx

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