<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Real by Leah</title><link>/recipes/snacks-dessert/</link><description>Personal training, meal planning, and nutritional coaching. Build strength, confidence, and balance.</description><generator>Hugo 0.169.0</generator><language>en</language><managingEditor>Leah</managingEditor><lastBuildDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="/recipes/snacks-dessert/index.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>Spiced Energy Balls</title><link>/recipes/snacks-dessert/spiced-energy-balls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>/recipes/snacks-dessert/spiced-energy-balls/</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Prep Time:</strong> 10 minutes · <strong>Servings:</strong> 9 · <strong>Calories:</strong> 47 kcal</p>
<h2 id="ingredients">Ingredients</h2>
<ul>
<li>1/4 cup Shredded coconut</li>
<li>2 tbsp Quick oats</li>
<li>2 tbsp PB2 powder (optional)</li>
<li>1 tbsp Apple pie spices</li>
<li>1 scoop (31g) Protein powder</li>
<li>1 scoop (20g) Collagen</li>
<li>2 tbsp Dried cranberries, chopped</li>
<li>1 pinch Salt</li>
<li>1–3 tbsp Chai tea (or any milk)</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="instructions">Instructions</h2>
<ol>
<li>Combine all dry ingredients into a bowl.</li>
<li>Add vanilla and 1 tbsp of tea, mix thoroughly.</li>
<li>If needed, add 1 tbsp tea at a time until you get a wetter consistency that forms into a ball.</li>
<li>Scoop out 1 tbsp of mixture and roll it into a ball.</li>
<li>Place in air-tight container and refrigerate.</li>
</ol>
<h2 id="notes">Notes</h2>
<p>Refrigerate in air-tight container up to a week.</p>
<p><em>Nutrition info is estimated and for reference only — I&rsquo;m not a dietitian.</em></p>
]]></description></item><item><title>Pumpkin Protein Loaf</title><link>/recipes/snacks-dessert/pumpkin-protein-loaf/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>/recipes/snacks-dessert/pumpkin-protein-loaf/</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Prep Time:</strong> 10 minutes · <strong>Cook Time:</strong> 45 minutes · <strong>Servings:</strong> 10 · <strong>Calories:</strong> 75 kcal</p>
<h2 id="ingredients">Ingredients</h2>
<h3 id="dry-ingredients">Dry ingredients</h3>
<ul>
<li>2 scoops Vanilla protein powder</li>
<li>1/4 cup Almond flour</li>
<li>1 tsp Baking powder</li>
<li>1 tbsp Cinnamon</li>
<li>1 tbsp Pumpkin pie spice</li>
<li>2 tbsp Date sugar (low-calorie sweetener)</li>
<li>1/8 tsp Salt</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="wet-ingredients">Wet ingredients</h3>
<ul>
<li>1/2 cup Pumpkin puree</li>
<li>1/2 cup Egg whites</li>
<li>1/4 cup Fairlife fat-free milk (any milk)</li>
<li>1 tsp Vanilla extract</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="maple-glaze">Maple glaze</h3>
<ul>
<li>2 tbsp Cream cheese</li>
<li>2 tbsp Confectioners powdered sugar</li>
<li>1 tsp Maple extract</li>
<li>1–2 tbsp Milk</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="instructions">Instructions</h2>
<ol>
<li>Preheat oven to 350°F.</li>
<li>Line an 8.5 x 4.5 loaf pan with parchment paper.</li>
<li>Combine the dry ingredients, whisk and set aside.</li>
<li>In a separate bowl, whisk wet ingredients.</li>
<li>Mix wet into dry ingredient bowl until combined.</li>
<li>Pour bread batter into loaf pan and bake for 35–45 mins until a toothpick comes out clean. Let sit in pan for 5 mins before removing it. Let cool 10–20 mins before topping with glaze.</li>
</ol>
<h3 id="maple-glaze-1">Maple glaze</h3>
<ul>
<li>While bread is baking, soften cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl, 15–30 secs.</li>
<li>Whisk in powdered sugar, maple extract and a splash of milk. Set aside until bread is baked.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="notes">Notes</h2>
<p>Store leftover bread in an airtight container in the fridge up to 5–7 days. Warm up a slice in the microwave for 10–15 secs.</p>
<p><em>Nutrition info is estimated and for reference only — I&rsquo;m not a dietitian.</em></p>
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