In my quest to replace some of my less healthy eating choices with healthier options I stumbled across energy balls. I mean who wouldn't want a little energy pick me up in the form of a snack?
My struggle though was real when finding a recipe that worked for me as so many recipes featured either peanut butter, almonds or walnuts and using substitutes I couldn't seem to get the balls the right consistency to stay as balls.
After much kitchen experimentation I have found a combination which works. It has oats for energy, no refined sugars and protein to help fuel your muscles. The taste fresh and will leave you wanting 'just one more'.
RECIPE INFORMATION
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Chilling Time: 15 minutes +
Serves: makes 12-16 balls
INGREDIENTS
110g Rolled Oats
50g Coconut Flour
30g Desiccated Coconut
130g Fresh Raspberries
50g Freeze Dried Raspberries
40g Sultanas
1 scoop Raspberry Whey Protein Powder
Extra desiccated coconut for rolling
METHOD
I feel a little silly writing this method because they are literally so simple. Basically blend, roll, coat, chill. 4 simple steps.
- Put all of the ingredients, except the rolling coconut, into a food processor and blend until smooth. I use a Nutribullet for this and mix in two batches using half the ingredients then mix both batches together in a mixing bowl. Just because of the maximum volume in the Nutribullet.
- Roll your mixture into balls in a size of your choice
- Coat/Roll in the extra coconut until evenly covered
- Place on a tray and chill in the fridge for about 15 minutes.
Once chilled they are ready to eat. I usually portion mine into 3-4 balls to snack on through the day. When not being eaten, store in the fridge in a sealed container.
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