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Nina Gelbke

Nina Gelbke
Nina Gelbke is a nutritionist, type-1 diabetic, and vegan recipe creator with a passion for using food as medicine to nourish the body, mind and soul. An accredited Nutritionist and Sports Nutritionist (BHSc, Endeavour College) and CrossFit trainer, Nina shares her knowledge, experiences, and delicious whole food, plant-based recipes via her ‘Naturally Nina’ website and social media channels.

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Cookie dough bliss balls

Nina Gelbke

Easy to make, delicious, and full of nutritious wholefood ingredients, these cookie dough bliss balls will provide a sustaining energy boost to fuel your day.

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Ingredients

Makes 8–10

Method

  1. Add all ingredients (except chocolate) into a food processor and blend until a sticky ‘dough’ forms.
  2. Mix through the chocolate, then roll into golf ball-sized balls.
  3. Pop in the freezer to firm for an hour or two, then EAT!

Recipe contributed by Nina Gelbke for Endeavour College of Natural Health

Nina Gelbke
Nina Gelbke

Nina Gelbke is a nutritionist, type-1 diabetic, and vegan recipe creator with a passion for using food as medicine to nourish the body, mind and soul.

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