Ricotta Poundcake Birthday Bites
These birthday bites taste just like poundcake! Perfect for a party or any special occasion.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup / 180 g part-skim ricotta cheese
- Cheesecloth
- ¼ cup / 20 g unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2-3 all-natural food coloring
- 1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. coconut sugar
- ¼ tsp. finely grated lemon peel (lemon zest)
Instructions
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Place ricotta cheese in cheesecloth; squeeze to release excess moisture. Set aside.
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Place coconut in a small resealable bag (or small bowl); add food coloring. Seal bag and shake until coconut is uniformly colored; pour onto a small plate. Set aside.
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Add Shakeology, ricotta cheese, extract, sugar, and lemon peel to a separate small mixing bowl; mix until well combined.
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Using clean hands, roll Shakeology mixture into 12 equal balls. Roll each ball in the coconut mixture; place on a plate. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Recipe Notes
Vegetarian (VG)
The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.*
*Total Sugars 1 g, Added Sugars 1 g