Energy packed dates & cacao bliss balls
These take no time to make – if you prepare plenty of the ‘base’ recipe mix, divide them into portions & you can make a whole variety of different flavours to see you through the week.
Dates are a good source of various vitamins and minerals. Its also a good source of energy, sugar and fiber. Essential minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium and zinc can be found in dates. It also contains vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, vitamin A and vitamin K.
*Best eaten post training!*
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup raw cacao
- ¼ cup shredded/desiccated coconut
- ¼ cup unsalted almonds or cashews (chop in food processor)
- 1tsp of coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar or Stevia (better option for low sugar)
- 6-8 dates.
