Need an indulgent protein balls recipe?
Look no further. What could be better than a healthy snack recipe - that tastes all fruity and chocolatey! No guilt - just pleasure. And these no-bake protein balls are super easy to make!
Recently, Mr Mean started on quite a hefty commute to his new job. He finishes around 5pm - but then he's got to drive for nearly two hours. This is the time he gets tired and hungry. So instead of him eating some rubbish and consuming a load of empty calories before dinner, I thought these tasty little balls would be perfect to keep him fuelled-up and feeling sharp for his drive home.
Here's the secret ingredient to making this healthy snack feel a bit treaty and indulgent - raw cacao powder. It makes it all chocolatey - but it's a great source of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Raw cacao is the raw unprocessed form of chocolate. It has no additives, gluten, dairy or soya. It's a superfood and it tastes good!
Now my only problem is making enough - the kids love them too!
No Bake Healthy Chocolate Protein Balls
PREP TIME |
CHILL TIME |
| 15 mins | 1 hour |
Makes 24
Ingredients:
60g cashew nuts
60g almonds
85g pitted dates
40g raisins
20g dried cranberries
10g raw cacao powder
20g cashew nut butter
HOW TO MAKE:
- 1. Place all the ingredients in a small chopper/food processor and whizz.
2. Keep whizzing until the mixture turns from powdery crumbs to a little bit sticky.
3. Turn the sticky mixture out and make into 24 balls.
4. Store on greaseproof paper in an airtight container in the fridge.
4. Chill for 1 hour before serving.
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