Chocolate Protein Balls

 

-5 fresh dates pitted

-2 tablespoons of ABC spread (almond, brazil, cashew)

-1 tablespoon of chia seeds

-1 tablespoon of raw cacoa powder

-1/8 cup of cooked amaranth grain

-Shredded coconut

 

Mix all the ingredients, except coconut, in a blender or with fork until a smooth consistency. Roll in coconut and freeze.

 

Makes 8 balls

 

Blurb-

Chia, amaranth and Cacoa are being heralded as the new ‘super foods’, with chia seeds & Amaranth containing high amounts of protein and chia containing omega 3 fatty acids, which help with, weight loss, bowel health and brain health. Cacoa is super packed full of antioxidants, which can also assist with weight loss and lower inflammation or pain in the body, whist keeping us looking younger.

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Published by honnutrition

Qualified Nutritionist, Health Writer, Nutritional Journalist. Nerdy with a touch of class.

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