Peanut Butter, Date And Cacao Power Ball Recipe
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Looking for the perfect power ball recipe? With a nutty crunch and a chilli twist, these cacao balls might just end the search.
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Perfect for helping you recover from a workout, these protein-rich balls also contain fibre-rich dates and an (optional) pinch of chilli powder to power your day. They’ll keep for about a week in the fridge, but you can freeze them, too.
Peanut butter, date and cacao power balls
Makes 20 balls
Prep time: 25 minutes
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, paleo
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dried dates
- 4 tbsp crunchy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp cacao powder
- 1 pinch chilli powder, optional
- 1 cup pecan nuts
- 4 tbsp maple syrup, plus extra if needed
How to make
- Place dates, peanut butter, cacao and chilli powder, if using, into a food processor and blend to a paste.
- Add pecans and maple syrup and blend to a stiff, chunky mixture. If necessary, add more maple syrup to ensure mixture can be formed into balls.
- Roll mixture into bite-sized balls.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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