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.
[…] terms of fuelling, I was eating half of one plant-based energy balls every 30 minutes after 45 minutes on the bike, and taking a sip of Rawvelo electrolytes every 10 […]