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Tahini Protein Balls

Check My Pulse • May 25, 2020

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I haven’t had energy balls for a while so I thought it’s time to make some! These nutritious little treats are an excellent source of protein, antioxidants and fibre amongst other healthy elements. Thankfully to their fibre and protein content they will keep you fuller for longer. 😊

It’s so easy to make these protein balls with simply pantry ingredients that we usually have on hand. This snack is a perfect and healthy on-the-go snack before or after workout!

YOU’LL NEED
This simple recipe calls for only a few cupboard ingredients:
*Tahini
*Protein powder, shop here
*Cacao powder
*Ground almond
*Agave syrup
*Shredded coconut/chopped nuts

GET CREATIVE
Get creative and substitution ideas see here:
*Tahini: not a fan of tahini? Try almond, peanut or any nut or seed butter instead.
*Cacao powder: you can leave it out and use a bit more ground almond.
*Ground almond: maybe you could try ground pecan nuts.
*Agave syrup: use honey for the non-vegan version or try sweetener.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Eating this snack has a lot of health benefits. Tahini is a versatile and nutritious ingredient to include in various dishes. The delicious tahini paste is made of sesame seeds. These Tahini Energy balls are a great source of healthy fats, fibre, protein and carbs. They give you a slow release energy boost in a natural way, keeping your blood sugar stable. The good news is, this may keep you away from unhealthy snacking.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

You’ll love this recipe because this snack is
✅Nutrition + vitamin packed
✅Only a few ingredients
✅Easy to make
✅Energy boost
✅Perfect snack
✅Customizable
✅No bake
✅Portable
✅Yummy

TAHINI PROTEIN BALLS

(raw, vegan, gluten, wheat and refined sugar free)

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Total time: 5 minutes

Serves: 2

Ingredients

* 6 tbsp tahini

* 1 tbsp protein powder

* 1 tbsp cacao powder

* 6 tbsp ground almond

* 3 tbsp agave syrup

For coating:

* shredded coconut

* chopped nuts

Method

1. In a large mixing bowl stir everything together until combined.

2. Chill the mixture in the fridge for about 1-2 hours (you can skip this).

3. Take 1tbsp portion and roll the mixture into small balls with your hands.

4. Roll the balls into shredded coconut and/or chopped nuts.

Enjoy! 😊

Notes

**To Store: these balls keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

**To Freeze: they can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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