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3-Ingredient Date Protein Energy Balls

Just dates, protein powder and dark chocolate blended into sticky, no-added-sugar energy balls with a chocolate coating.

15 min
Serves 12

Recipe from YouTube by Valeria

Ingredients
  • dates200 g, soaked in hot water
  • protein powder70 g
  • dark chocolate (100% cocoa)80 g, melted
  • dark chocolate (for coating)50 g, melted
Method
Soak the dates in hot water, then blend in a food processor until they form a sticky paste. Add the protein powder and the melted chocolate (80 g) and blend until combined; if too dry to roll, add a bit more dates or 1-2 tsp of water. Roll into balls. Dip or drizzle with the remaining melted chocolate, then refrigerate for 30 minutes. Drizzle with a little more chocolate for garnish and refrigerate for 1 hour more.