Who said Easter had to be naughty?
Try these healthy Nutrition X no-bake protein balls and you could enjoy a delicious Easter treat that won’t leave you feeling guilty!
Ferrero Rocher Protein Balls
Ingredients…
50g Hazelnuts
40g Cashew Nuts
75g 75% Dark Chocolate
2 Scoops of chocolate protein powder (we recommend Nutrition X Big Whey, chocolate flavour)
1 tbsp Cashew Butter
2 tbsp Honey
6 tbsp Water
9 Extra Hazelnuts
1 tbsp milled linseeds
How to prepare…
Step 1
In a food processor, blend hazelnuts, cashew nuts and dark chocolate until finely chopped.
Step 2
Add the combined nuts and chocolate into a mixing bowl with the Big Whey, cashew butter, honey and add the water 1 tablespoon at a time, until he mixture combines and is thick.
Step 3
Role the mixture into balls and push a hazelnut into the middle of each.
Step 4
Sprinkle the crushed pistachios onto a plate and role the balls over it, until covered.
Step 5
Pop in the fridge to set for 30-40 minutes before serving.
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Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Ingredients…
120g protein powder (we recommend Nutrition X Big Whey, chocolate flavour)
120g flax seeds/ground nuts
60g chopped nuts
560g smooth peanut butter
5 tbsp honey
75g dark choc chips (optional)
Desiccated coconut for rolling (optional)
How to prepare…
Step 1
Mix together protein powder, flax seeds/ground nuts, chopped nuts and peanut butter. Add honey and chocolate chips and mix well.
Step 2
Use hands to bring the mixture together into balls. Roll balls into the desiccated coconut (optional)
Step 3
Place onto a plate and cover with greaseproof paper, chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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