You’re at work, it’s about 11 o’clock, your belly is rumbling and you’re craving something sweet. Sound familiar? Trying to find a healthy and filling snack can be really difficult. You’ll likely stumble across something that’s packed full of sugars and ingredients you’ve never heard of, or you’ll spend a fortune on something that sounds healthy, but doesn’t taste good. A great way to save yourself money and disappointment, is to just make your own! Protein Balls are really quick and easy to make. They are my new favourite snack during a long day at work. If you love chocolate but are trying to cut back on processed sugars this recipe is for you!

Recipe

50g Pitted Dates roughly 8-12

Tablespoon of Honey

Tablespoon of Cacao Powder

1 scoop of Chocolate Protein Powder or Maca powder

Ground Almonds

Tsp water to mix

 

Instructions

Whizz in Food Processor

Pop in the fridge to set

(1 Tablspoon of Cacao nibs if you really need something chocolatey)

Looking for something with a little less sugar?

Ingredients

 

50g Pitted Dates roughly 8-12

Tablespoon of Cacao Powder

Organic Maca Powder

2 Tablespoons of chia seeds

Tablespoon of Almond butter

Tsp water to mix

 

Instructions

Whizz in Food Processor

Pop in the fridge to set

 

How to Enjoy

These protein balls can be eaten as soon as they are mixed, so grab a few out in the morning and take them to work for a healthy snack.

Best thing about protein balls is you can add in what you love or take out what you hate and more often than not they become a really yummy pick me up. Just make sure you add a little water and one ingredient that has a gooey consistency like honey, nut butter or coconut oil to help them stick together and so you don’t kill your blender!

Enjoy.