These delightful homemade balls create a satisfying and indulgent treat. The easy, no-bake recipe makes them a quick and irresistible snack for any chocolate and peanut butter enthusiast.
The blend of oats, fruit, and honey provide carbohydrates that serve as a quick energy source. This can be beneficial before or after a workout to replenish glycogen stores in the muscles. The combination of complex carbohydrates from oats and the healthy fats from nuts and seeds provides a sustained release of energy. This can help maintain energy levels over an extended period.
Health Benefits
Dark chocolate contains antioxidants that may help combat oxidative stress in the body. Antioxidants are beneficial for overall health and may contribute to better recovery post-exercise. Fats from the nuts and seeds are involved in the production of hormones. Hormones are essential messengers that regulate various bodily functions, including metabolism, mood and reproductive processes.
Expert Tips
To increase the amount of protein, add a scoop of protein powder when adding in the oats!
Equipment
1 Mixing bowl
1 Microwave Safe Bowl/Dish
Ingredients
150gOats(approx.)
2Bananas(mashed)
2tbsp Honey
4tbspPeanut Butter
4tbspChia Seeds
5tbspCranberries
200gDark Chocolate(100g chopped, 100g for melting)
15servings
Instructions
Mash the peanut butter & banana with the honey.
Add the oats and mix well to combine.
Add 100g chopped dark chocolate and mix well again.
Form the balls using your hands, they should be sticky but not overly moist.
Melt 100g dark chocolate and roll the balls in the melted chocolate.
Place in the fridge to set for at least 2 hours, then enjoy!