Healthy Chocolate Protein Balls For Seniors!
Beat sugar cravings with this healthy protein snack!
[This was originally posted in the More Life Health Seniors Community (click to Join), by my sister Lexie].
How are you all? For those who don't know me, I'm Michael's big sister. I've been a bit quiet on here of late because my son, Lachlan, started school this year and my younger son, Joshua, started pre-school and I picked up extra hours at work. So life has been busier but all is going well. I hope you are all well too and keeping as active as possible.
Earlier in the week, Mike said I would post a recipe and here it is:
CHOCOLATE PROTEIN BALLS
PREP TIME
Prep | 10 m
Cook | 0 m
Ready in | 30 m
Duration | Fridge - 3 days, Freezer - 3 months
INGREDIENTS
16 pitted Medjool dates
1 tablespoon desiccated coconut
2 tablespoons coconut oil
3 tablespoons almond (or other nut) butter
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 tablespoon cacao nibs
2 tablespoons collagen/protein powder
Extra desiccated coconut for decorating
PROCEDURE:
Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor until smooth-ish.
Roll mixture into smaller balls, using hands, and roll in the extra coconut. (Get Dirty)!
Refrigerate, or freeze, until set.
Sit back and enjoy this guilt free snack with a cuppa!
Makes 24 Balls
And that’s all there is to it!
It's an absolute favourite of mine for those times when I am trying really hard to be healthy but have a chocolate craving.
I reckon they are a great substitute for chocolate, in fact, I think I prefer them to chocolate. They are sweet and chocolately, rich and filling BUT they are healthy-full of good fats, protein and healthy vitamins and mineral antioxidants.
I make a batch and freeze them. Then, when I have a craving for something sweet, I pull one (or 2 😆) out of the freezer to have with a cup of tea.
You can play around with the recipe, for example- you don't need to add cacao nibs or you can use any nut or nut butter/spread of your choice etc.
Enjoy! 😊
