These cashew and chia seed energy balls are the go-to snack. Refrigerate them for up to 1 week.
Makes 10-12 Nutritious energy balls
Ingredients
50g cashew nuts
50g pecan nuts
1.5 tbsp almond butter
1.5 tbsp chia seeds
8 medjool dates, pitted
2 tbsp cacao powder
Pinch of salt
Method
Place all the ingredients in a blender and blitz until all the ingredients come together. Shape into small energy balls and store in an airtight container.
Benefits of this recipe:
Weight management:
This recipe is a high protein recipe, which means these small energy balls will keep you fuller for longer. You can swap the cacao powder with chocolate protein powder to increase the protein content.
Cholesterol Control Recipe:
Cashew nuts have been shown to reduce the bad cholesterol and increase the good cholesterol in the body.
Organic cacao powder:
Cacao powder is rich in iron, fibre, magnesium, and protein. These energy balls are the go-to snack during menstruation due to their iron & magnesium content. Iron is depleted during menstruation and magnesium is required to control PMS and painful periods.
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