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Dark Chocolate Nut Balls

Snack
These crunchy chocolate treats are easy to make, packed full of fibre, healthy fats, and combine a mixture of nuts and goji berries to make for a high energy snack.
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Calories248kcal
Carbs6g
Protein6.2g
Fats22.1g
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Refrigerate Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Performance Benefits

This is a high energy snack with a good amount of healthy fats, which will aid recovery.
Health Benefits

The main ingredient in dark chocolate is called cocoa, which is an excellent source of flavanols and procyanidins (also known as epicatechin and catechin) which are major classes of antioxidants.
Expert Tips

You will be pleased to know that this treat is great with tea or coffee, they also go well as a small and simple dessert for those with a sweet tooth.

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 50 g 80% dark chocolate
  • 5 tbsp Almonds (ground)
  • 3 tbsp Cashews
  • 3 tbsp Walnuts
  • 3 tbsp Hazelnuts
  • 1 tbsp Pine nuts
  • 1 tbsp Goji berries (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp Coconut oil (melted)
  • 2 tbsp Almonds (chopped)
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Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients (except chopped almonds) in a blender, and blend until your desired consistency.
  • Shape into balls (size of a golf ball) and roll in the chopped almonds.
  • Leave in the fridge to set for 1 hour.
  • Serve, or store for up to 5 days.

Notes

1 portion of "Dark Chocolate Nut Balls" is equivalent to 42g.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 6.2gFat: 22.1gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10.9gCholesterol: 0.23mgSodium: 4.7mgPotassium: 276mgFiber: 4.1gSugar: 4.6gVitamin A: 20.7ugVitamin C: 0.93mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 1.8mg
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