Energy balls
We’re seeing these little balls of energy everywhere, they are great to have before exercise, or when you feel as if you are flagging, as the simple sugars in the fruits will give you instant energy, and the nuts, nut butters or oats will give you a slow release of energy. We’ve made three flavours but you can create your own using the same idea. Chill until needed. They will keep for 5 days.
Servings 12 of each
Calories 86 kcal
PEANUT BUTTER AND DATE BITES
- 5 tbsp crunchy peanut butter
- 6 tbsp porridge oats
- 2 tbsp dates finely chopped
- 1 tsp chia seeds
COCONUT AND APRICOT BITES
- 1 1/2 tbsp coconut butter
- 3 tbsp apricots finely chopped
- 2 tbsp desiccated coconut plus more for rolling
- 3 tbsp porridge oats
PISTACHIO AND GOJI BERRY BITES
- 3 tbsp pistachio kernels chopped
- 3 tbsp goji berries roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp milled flaxseed
Put all the ingredients for whichever bite you are making in a small blender and pulse until well combined. Take out tsps of the mix, and roll into balls. Dust in desiccated coconut (if using), or sesame seeds if you like, before chilling.