Date Cocoa Protein Balls

Contains 222 kcal and 12g protein per serving; its refined sugar-free profile provides quick pre-workout energy.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 90 g pitted dates · 252 kcal in the whole recipe
• 60 g oats · 227 kcal in the whole recipe
• 45 g peanut butter · 267 kcal in the whole recipe
• 30 g whey protein powder · 120 kcal in the whole recipe
• 10 g cocoa powder · 23 kcal in the whole recipe

Method

1. Take out your food processor and a bowl to your countertop.

   

2. Place the dates in a bowl of hot water and let them soak for 10 minutes.

   

3. Drain the softened dates through a strainer to remove all excess water.

   

4. Empty the dates, oats, peanut butter, protein powder, and cocoa into the food processor bowl.

   

5. Turn on the processor and blend until the ingredients form a sticky, thick paste.

   

6. Open the lid and check the mixture with your hand; it should be sticky but hold its shape.

   

7. Tear off pieces of the mixture the size of a walnut.

   

8. Roll them between your palms to make 8 balls in total.

   

9. Arrange the balls on a plate and place them in the refrigerator.

   

10. Wait at least 30 minutes for them to chill so they firm up and become easy to eat.

    

A Besly kitchen recipe — portions, macros and step photos by Besly.