Protein Energy Balls
Makes 10 balls (teaspoon size)
Ingredients:
- ½ cup dried dates or chopped dried fruit mixture
- ½ cup quick oats
- 6 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp protein powder
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ cup desiccated coconut (for coating)
Method:
- Blitz the dates and the oats in a food processor
- Add the peanut butter, protein powder and honey – continue to blitz the mixture
- Slowly add a small amount of water till the mixture becomes paste like
- Roll the mixture into small balls and roll the outer layer in the desiccated coconut
- Store in the fridge or freezer
Nutrition Information:
Nutrient
|
Per 100g
|
Per serve 45g (one ball)
|
Energy – kJ
|
2220
|
1002
|
Energy – calories
|
530
|
239
|
Protein
|
15.3
|
7
|
Fat
|
35
|
15.8
|
Carbohydrate
|
30.5
|
5
|
Sodium
|
315
|
14
|
Potassium
|
1628
|
731.4
|
Fibre
|
25
|
11.3
|
Tip : These balls are dairy free so they are suitable for those with a dairy allergy or lactose intolerance. Gluten intolerant athletes may also be able to tolerate due to the small quantity of oats. They also contain high quantities of fibre in which 2 serves almost provides your RDI.
Source: www.sportsdietitians.com.au/recipes