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Coconut Date Balls

Snack
Date balls are the perfect snack that can be used to top up your energy levels if your training demands are high, as well as hitting your sweet tooth!
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Calories255kcal
Carbs30g
Protein5g
Fats13g
For Intensive Exercise
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Performance Benefits

This is a great fuel-up snack option pre-competition as it is high in carbohydrates and relatively low in fiber.
Health Benefits

Expert Tips

The dates need to be soaked for an hour before starting this recipe, so you could do this in advance.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Large Bowl

Ingredients

  • 12 Medjool dates (pitted raw)
  • 10 tbsp Cashew nuts (150g)
  • 3 tbsp Desiccated coconut (50g plus more for rolling the balls)
  • 1 Lemon (freshly grated rind of 1 Lemon)
  • 1⁄2 Lemon (juice of 1⁄2 a lemon)
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Instructions

  • Soak the dates in warm water for 1 hour.
  • Blend the dates to a pulp with a small amount of water. Add the nuts to the blender and blitz into small pieces.
  • Scrape the date mixture into a large bowl and stir in the coconut, lemon rind and lemon juice until well mixed.
  • Using clean hands, roll the mix into golf ball-sized portions. Roll each ball over a plate covered in desiccated coconut to coat.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour and serve.

Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.5gPotassium: 426mgFiber: 4.6gSugar: 24.7gVitamin C: 2.2mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1.7mg
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