Homemade Energy Balls

I will post more nutritional information over the next few weeks.

Here is a great recipe for Energy Balls that I love.

Home-made Energy Balls

Shape a mix of oats, nuts, dried fruit plus a few extras into balls for a healthy energy snack or a mid-cycle ride boost!

Makes approx 10 snacks (40g each)

Ingredients –

• 120g mixed nuts
• 55g dates
• 55g raisins
• 120g oats
• 40g almond butter
• 25g honey
• 1 ½ tsp cinnamon powder or mixed spice
• ½ tsp salt

Method –

• If you have time dry roast the nuts in a frying pan for a few minutes on a low heat, this just gives more flavour but isn’t essential so don’t worry if you are short of time!
• Blitz together the nuts, dates and raisins in a food processor. Add the oats, almond butter, honey, cinnamon and salt and continue to pulse until the mixture comes together (you may need to add a little water)
• Squeeze approx 40g of mixture into balls and shape with your hands.
• Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to set.
• Wrap each one individually in foil and keep in the fridge ready for a quick energy snack or pop in the freezer if they won’t be eaten with 5-7 days.

 

Alternatives –

Swap the dates for chocolate chips.

Roll the finished product in desiccated coconut.