Dark Chocolate Nut Balls
SnackThese crunchy chocolate treats are easy to make, packed full of fibre, healthy fats, and combine a mixture of nuts and goji berries to make for a high energy snack.
Calories248kcal
Carbs6g
Protein6.2g
Fats22.1g
For Exercise DayPerformance Benefits
This is a high energy snack with a good amount of healthy fats, which will aid recovery.
Health Benefits
The main ingredient in dark chocolate is called cocoa, which is an excellent source of flavanols and procyanidins (also known as epicatechin and catechin) which are major classes of antioxidants.
Expert Tips
You will be pleased to know that this treat is great with tea or coffee, they also go well as a small and simple dessert for those with a sweet tooth.
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 50 g 80% dark chocolate
- 5 tbsp Almonds (ground)
- 3 tbsp Cashews
- 3 tbsp Walnuts
- 3 tbsp Hazelnuts
- 1 tbsp Pine nuts
- 1 tbsp Goji berries (optional)
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 2 tbsp Coconut oil (melted)
- 2 tbsp Almonds (chopped)
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients (except chopped almonds) in a blender, and blend until your desired consistency.
- Shape into balls (size of a golf ball) and roll in the chopped almonds.
- Leave in the fridge to set for 1 hour.
- Serve, or store for up to 5 days.
Notes
1 portion of "Dark Chocolate Nut Balls" is equivalent to 42g.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 6.2gFat: 22.1gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10.9gCholesterol: 0.23mgSodium: 4.7mgPotassium: 276mgFiber: 4.1gSugar: 4.6gVitamin A: 20.7ugVitamin C: 0.93mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 1.8mg
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