ENERGY BALLS

plant-based energy balls

It’s fair to say I’ve developed an addiction to Veloforte energy bars. They are so good I sometimes have one as a snack. But, I recently discovered, during an online triathlon webinar, and through books, that it takes only a few minutes to prepare your own energy balls/ bars. Those plant-based energy balls – 4 ingredients only – have rapidly become my go-to snacks.

 

Calories Fat Carbs Protein
149 3.1g 25.9g 2.9g

 

Ingredients

10 portions

100g oats
250g dates, stoned
60g chia seeds
50g agave nectar

Method

Blend the oats, dates and chia seeds together in a food processor. Add the agave nectar and blend once more. Roll into balls, place in the fridge for 30-60 minutes to firm up and enjoy! These will keep for up to three days in the fridge.

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