Raw Vegan Donut Holes [Eat These During Pregnancy To Have A More Favorable Delivery]

Raw vegan donut holes are a three-ingredient snack that can be enjoyed plain or with the added sweetness of a vegan coconut glaze or a dusting of powdered sugar. As a bonus if you are pregnant, eating these can help aid in a more favorable delivery with a reduced need for induction or augmentation.

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Since entering my 34th week of pregnancy, I started eating dates like they were going out of style. To date (pun intended), I've listened to numerous birth stories on podcasts, watch dozens of birth vlogs on YouTube, and watched many episodes of The Midwives on BBC. I've learned that labor is intense and completely different for everyone. However, there was one thing that stood out to me while listening to the several podcasts - eating dates resulted in an 'easier' delivery.

Yeah, an easier delivery is definitely something I am interested in! I mean, wouldn't you?! That's when I started researching the benefits of eating dates during pregnancy. Here is what I found, but I definitely recommend you doing your own research and discussing with your medical provider - this is especially important if you have gestational diabetes.

Eating six dates per day four weeks leading up to the expected due date has resulted in more cervical dilation upon admission to the hospital. It also has resulted in allowing the individual to go into spontaneous labor rather than having to be induced and a reduced need for augmentation (oxytocin/pitocin). And eating dates have also been known to shorten the first stage of labor. This means, eating six dates per day four weeks leading up to the expected due date can create a more favorable delivery with less interventions.

Now I know every pregnancy is different and every labor is different, but if I only need to eat six dates per day I am willing to give it a try.

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I slowly introduced dates by eating four per day starting at 34 weeks. I ate them plain and I dipped them in peanut butter. Then at 35 weeks, I upped my intake to five dates per day. It was getting harder and harder for me to stomach dates alone or dipped in peanut butter. That's when I made these raw vegan donut holes that I could pop in my mouth throughout the day. At 36 weeks pregnant, I started eating six dates per day - a few dates were consumed plain, a few through the raw vegan donut holes, and a few blended into smoothies.

I'm excited to see the outcome of eating dates during the last few weeks of pregnancy and I will keep you all updated with the results!

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If you are not pregnant and totally did not follow along, it's okay. These raw vegan donut holes are delicious and can DEFINITELY be eaten while not pregnant. In fact, I urge you to make these as a quick afternoon pick-me-up or as a simply fast breakfast. You won't regret it!

Raw Vegan Donut Holes

Recipe by a traveling Wife

Yield: 12 donut holes
Serving Size: 2 donut holes

Nutrition per serving: 148 Calories | 16 g Carbs | 7 g Fat | 5 g Protein | 5 g Sugar

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup Cashews, soaked in water for at least 60 minutes
• 6 Pitted Dates, soaked in 1/4 cup hot water for at least 60 minutes
• 2/3 cup Rolled Oats
• Pinch Salt

Cooking Directions

1. Soak cashews in water for at least 60 minutes and soak pitted dates in 1/4 cup hot water for at least 60 minutes.
2. Drain cashews.
3. In a food processor, blend cashews, dates with water, rolled oats, and salt until a thick dough ball has formed.
4. Hand roll out 12 balls, each the size of a tablespoon.
5. Refrigerate for at least 60 minutes.
6. Enjoy!
7. *Optional: dust with powdered sugar or make a vegan coconut milk glaze.

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