Ingredients
Makes 8 balls
50g dates
20g cashew nuts
20g almonds (flaked or whole)
25g cocoa powder
50g protein chocolate powder
40ml semi skinned milk (or almond or hazelnut milk)
20g desiccated coconut
Method
1. Put all the dry ingredients and stoneless dates into a blender or food processor.
2. Blend on a medium speed to break up the nuts.
3. Add milk in small amounts, checking the mixture doesn't get too wet (if it gets too running it will be difficult to mould).
4. Sprinkle desiccated coconut onto a plate.
5. Scoop out the mixture and roll into balls, no bigger than a ping pong or golf ball.
6. Roll the ball in the coconut, aiming for an equal coating.
7. Eat! Store the bites in the fridge for later. This will firm them up, too.
Tip: Switch out chocolate protein powder for vanilla or banana flavour, or roll the bites in chopped pistachio nuts.
Typical values per ball
Energy 107 kcals
Fat 5g
of which saturated fat 0g
Carbohydrate 9g
Protein 8g
Salt 0g
Fibre 1g
Healthy and great for cycling
If you are sick of eating energy products, shakes and protein bars, these bites are an alternative to packaged products and are a healthier alternative to munching a chocolate bar or picking at the fridge.
The main ingredients to these bites are nuts. If you avoid diary, calcium-rich almonds are great for getting enough a top up of the bone-building mineral. Cashews are packed with protein and a useful source of minerals like iron and zinc. Mix in protein powder to kick start your recovery and rebuild muscle. You can add in a scoop of your favourite powder it doesn't
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