Protein Balls       

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups nuts
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• ¼ cup skim milk powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 20 pitted dates
• Desiccated coconut
• Water

Method

1. Blend nuts, cocoa, skim milk powder and cinnamon in a food processor or blender until crumbly.
2. Add dates, process until combined (a few drops of water may be necessary if there is not enough moisture).
3. Once mixture clumps together evenly, shape into balls and roll in the desiccated coconut. 

The Stats (Nutritional Profile)

The good news

• Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the fridge
• Great little snack to keep on hand if you are rushed and need some quick, easy and tasty to grab.
• Easy to make a big batch for use throughout the week
• Vary the nuts and fruit to make different tasting balls

 The not-so good news

• Contains allergens – nuts and dairy
• If you don’t have a blender or food processor can be hard to make
• No good for people who don’t like to get their hands dirty as it involves a lot of handy work mixing together and making into nicely shaped balls
• High in fat due to the nut content – may cause stomach discomfort if consumed before a heavy training session

Bottom Line:

• Great for use post training as it is a good source of protein and carbohydrate