Do you want to stop eating so much refined sugar but still want something sweet? Are you looking for a simple recipe for a healthy, go-to snack that will replace the junk that you normally eat? Then look no further, because this recipe for Chocolate Energy Protein Balls is a win-win all round!

We’d all love to give up refined sugar. We all know it’s bad for us. But the problem is that it’s really hard to stop a bad habit without replacing it with a better one.

What we need is a repertoire of healthy snack options that still taste sweet but don’t sour our conscience!

And if it still involves chocolate, well then – sign me up!

This recipe for chocolate energy balls is refined-sugar-free, dairy-free, vegan and gluten-free. Just to cover all bases

It’s really simple to make. You just need a food processor.

So without further ado, here’s the recipe:

Chocolate Energy Protein Balls

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Prep Time 20

Setting time 15

Equipment

food processor

Ingredients

1 cup dates
1 cup cashews
1/2 cup pecans
1/4 cup cacao powder
1/3 cup oats
2 tbsp cranberries
4-6 tbsp desiccated coconut / coconut flakes

Instructions

Soak the dates in boiling water for 5 minutes to soften them.
Grind up the cashews and pecans in a food processor.
Add the cacao powder and oats to the food processor and mix.
Drain the dates of as much of the water as possible and add them and the cranberries to the food processor. Mix well.
If the mixture is too dry and not sticking together, add a little water.
Sprinkle some coconut flakes onto a large plate. Spoon out 1-2 tbsp of the mixture at a time and roll into balls, rolling in the coconut flakes until well covered.
Place the balls on a baking tray and place in the freezer for 15 mins to set.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Let me know how you like them in the comments below. Also, what are your favourite, healthy go-to sweet snacks?

Enjoy!

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