03 Mar Protein Balls

Sarah demonstrates how to make delicious protein ball snacks.

Recipe

The protein balls are a great source of complete protein that contain all the essential amino acids
needed for repair and for a healthy immune system, also a good source of vitamin E and minerals
from the almonds and fresh dates. The cinnamon adds a lovely flavour and also helps stablilze
blood sugar levels. If you can’t have nuts, I would grind up some lovely sunflower, pumpkin and
linseeds then throw them in the mix in place of the almonds. I hope you enjoy these as much as I
do.

• 330 g raw whole almonds
• 60g vanilla protein powder
• 16 fresh dates, pitted
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon natural vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• coconut for rolling

1. Throw almonds into the food processor with cinnamon, protein powder and cocoa then process until the mix looks crumbly.
2. Add dates, vanilla extract then process again until the mix starts to come together.
3. Add a splash of water if you need to so that mixture is soft and forms a soft ball.
4. Form into 14 decent sized balls.
5. Roll in coconut and store in the fridge until you feel like a snack or quick meal on the run.
6. Store in the fridge for upto 4 weeks if they last that long.

Nutrition per cookie: makes 14 total

• Protein: 8.2 g protein
• Carbs: 7.6 g
• Fat: 12 g
• kilojoules: 703
• Calories: 168

Source: Theresa Cutter