These are hand down my favorite go-to, easy-peasy, ready in minutes a.k.a. P-E-R-F-E-C-T snack of all time!
Thats all there it is to know! Like seriously!
I am one of those people who love snacking more so than the actual meals during the day. I actually plan to make snacks during the weekends so that I would have a fair and healthy supply through the week.
These are the slight variation to the POWERBALLS recipe that I had posted a while ago, only better! These are the perfect snack to have around when you’re craving something sweet but healthy.
Each ball is packed with fiber, protein, healthy fats and above all – the natural sugars which gives an instant enery boost. couple of these are actually even great for a quick on-the-go breakfast or even as a post-workout energy booster.
And did I mention it takes only 10 mins to make??! or may be 15, if you really take time!
Ohh n did I also mention that these are Prashant’s absolute favorites? He actually “begs” me to make more when we run out! May be I am exaggerating a bit, but you get the idea 🙂
So, take out that food processor of yours and start rolling these healthy energy balls!!
- 2 cups dates, pitted
- 1 cup raw almonds
- ½ cup pure almond butter
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 serving protein powder OR use your preferred protein powder ( I used VEGA all-in-one protein powder (coconut-almond flavor)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons extra shredded coconut for rolling/coating the balls
- In the food processor, pulse dates until it forms a dough.
- Add in almonds and pulse some more until almonds are broken into tiny pieces and has combined well with the dates.
- Add the remaining ingredients - almond butter, shredded coconut, protein powder, maple syrup and chia seeds.
- Add all ingredients into a small mixing bowl and with the warmth of your hands start forming bite sized balls. (You can take the help of a small cookie scoop to form even sized balls)
- Now take that extra shredded coconut in small separate bowl and roll each ball in it so that it has coated well on all the surface.
- Serve at a room temperature or pop it in the fridge for a chilled version.
- Enjoy!
If the mixture feels dry on the dry side, add a tablesooon of more of the maple syrup.
Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave nectar.
To make these more decadent, dip them in melted chocolate and refrigerate it for 30 mins to let it set.
Almond butter can also be substituted with natural peanut butter or any other nut butter of your choice.
I love the almond-coconut flavored protein powder in here, but the vanilla one works great too!
1 serving of protein powder is approx. ⅓ cup or so but your protein powder should come with a scoop to measure precisely.
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