photo credit: The Healthy Chef, Teresa Cutter
recipe: Peanut Butter Protein Balls are the perfect snack on the run and they only take about 5 minutes to make thanks to The Healthy Chef, Teresa Cutter.
These protein balls are great as they have Oats in them a great source of soluble fibre that will keep you regular, lower cholesterol and fill you up for hours and Nut butters are packed with protein that keeps your body sustained for hours.
Adding protein to your diet will also have a stabilising effect on blood sugar and keep you satisfied and energised. These protein balls are also rich in antioxidants, fibre and minerals that include magnesium, potassium, folate, niacin and folate that your body needs for optimum health and vitality.
+ ingredients & methods +
INGREDIENTS (12 BALLS)
120 g fresh pitted dates
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
1 tablespoon Healthy Chef Protein
150 g peanut butter or your choice of nut butter (almond, macadamia etc)
a little water to mix if needed
METHOD
Combine dates, oats, coconut and Healthy Chef Protein into a food processor or blender.
Mix through until the mixture looks like crumbs and dates have mixed through the oats.
Remove the mixture and place into a large bowl.
Add the nut butter and mix through until combined. Add more water if needed to mix into a dough.
Scoop out 12 portions using a small ice cream scoop.
Roll into balls and roll in chopped nuts, oats, granola or coconut.
Store in the fridge for optimum freshness until needed for up to 7 days.
Enjoy xoxo