Nutty Chocolate and Oat Protein Balls

Want to eat healthily, but can’t give up the chocolate?  Try these wholesome packages of loveliness for when your sweet-tooth won’t stop nagging you, or when you need to boost your flagging energy mid-afternoon.

Ingredients:

Makes: 10 energy balls

• 80g oats
• 130g smooth almond or cashew butter
• 80ml maple syrup
• 45g chopped dark chocolate
• 2 tablespoons flax seeds
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon chocolate-flavoured protein powder, or cocoa

Method:
Prep:10min  ›  Extra time:30min chilling  ›  Ready in:40min

1. Combine oats, nut butter, maple syrup, chocolate, flax seeds, chia seeds and chocolate powder together in a bowl until evenly mixed.
2. Cover bowl and place in the fridge for approximately 30 minutes.
3. Scoop up a small portion of the chilled mixture; roll in the palm of your hand to form bite size balls.
4. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
5. Store in the fridge for a healthy snack or when you need an energy boost. These will keep for up to 5 days in the fridge – if they can even last that long!