Looking for a snack that hits the spot every time…first step: melt your chocolate! These high protein snacks will go down a treat! Watch me make them over on Instagram.
Protein is an essential part of every cell in the body, it is needed to build and repair tissues, support the immune system, produce hormones and transport nutrients. Inadequate intakes of protein can result in loss of lean muscle mass, increased injury risk and negatively affect calcium absorption and bone mineral density.
Health Benefits
The cacao in good quality dark chocolate contains a good source of flavanols and procyanidins which are major classes of antioxidants. The health benefits of these antioxidants include helping to protect the body’s cells from the damaging effects of inflammation and free radicals. Excessive inflammation and free radical production have been linked with a number of lifestyle-related chronic diseases.
Expert Tips
Suitable for gluten free diets. For a vegan friendly recipe, swap the whey to plant based protein powder, honey to maple syrup and use dairy free dark chocolate.
Equipment
Large Bowl
Microwave
Plate/tray
Parchment paper
Fridge
Ingredients
100gDark chocolate
3tbspPeanut butter
1tbspHoney
3scoopsWhey protein powder
3tbspDesiccated coconut
30gOats
10Servings
Instructions
Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave.
Mix in the peanut butter and honey.
Next add the protein powder, coconut and oats. Mix well to fully combine.
Dampen your hands and use your hands to form the protein balls.
Place on a tray or plate lined with parchment paper and leave in the fridge to set.