These protein packed energy balls are very good for snacking to give you a boost anytime of the day. Rich in nutrition and full of protein and fibre, rich in iron, vitamin C and many other vitamins.
Ingredients
- 200g pitted medjool dates – cut into pieces
- 200g dried figs – cut into pieces
- 100g mixed seeds – chia, flax, hemp, pumpkin and sunflower
- 100g mixed nuts – use any mix – coarsely ground
- 1 tbsp vanilla essence/extract
- 1 tbsp cinnamon powder
- 1 tbsp baobab powder
- 2tbsp NUTRILITETM All plant protein powder
- 1 tbsp turmeric powder
- 3 tbsp cacao powder
- 2 tbsp – melted vegan butter
(optional, only if needed to bind if mixture is too dry)
Method:
- You may need to soak the dates for a few minutes in warm water if they are too dry.
- Put the dates into the processor/chopper and pulse until they are coarsely ground. Keeping these aside.
- Put the figs into the processor/chopper and pulse until they are coarsely ground.
- Add the dates and all other ingredients back to the processor and pulse until they are coarsely ground and mix together.
- Take the mixture out in a bowl, mix well with your hand and try to fold them into balls. If the mixture is too dry add the melted butter and mix well to form a dough-like consistency.
- Making sure these balls are tight enough and will not fall apart.
- Storing in an airtight container.
- Refrigerate and consume in a few weeks.
Note:
- You can change ingredients to suit your taste.
- Make sure the mixture is not too dry.