So here’s the truth about these protein energy, raw date balls that have had some lime light among fitness/diet profiles over the past few years.
They’re high in energy guys! These guys can very well be included in a healthy diet however if your goal is weight loss and you’re chopping down 4-5 of these in a day, it would be safe to say that they’re adding too much energy to your diet.
So why/ how do these fitness people include these in their diet?
- some may skip breakfast and have 2-3 balls as a pre-workout fuel
- others have them as an on the go snack if they’re between sessions
My suggestions on how to include them:
- Have 2-3 for a breakfast on the go
- If you’re using your lunch break to workout these are a nice way to refuel before heading back to work, allowing you to postpone your lunch till an appropriate time in your work day.
- Have 2 as a post work drive home snack (4-5pm) if needed. This may help reduce that late afternoon/ early evening pre dinner binge.
- They can also benefit those who are doing lengthily exercise (usually 3-4 hours). My boyfriend is going to try these out this weekend in his cricket game as he’s keen to refuel but hates bowling with a full,heavy stomach. 🤞🏼 he likes them
- I’ve also suggested he use them as a refuel in between coaching his clients as usually he is on his feet for 5-6 hours in a row and has no time for food. These are a quick and easy munch that won’t interrupt his sessions.
Recipe:
Makes 8 energy balls; Time 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 heaped tablespoon protein powder of your choice (I used strawberry flavour)
- 2 heaped tablespoon sugar free peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoon mixed seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 6-8 tablespoon water
Method:
1. blend all ingredients in a mixer and combined to a thick, sticky dough.
2. If consistency too runny then add more protein powder, if too dry then keep adding water till desired sticky consistency if achieved.
3. Wet hands a roll out small protein balls.
4. Roll balls in desired topping. Some examples includ Want to add a caption to this image? Click the Settings icon. e chopped nuts, dark chocolate chip or desiccated coconut.
4. Place in freezer for 10 minutes until chilled firm then store in the fridge for up to 7 days.
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