I thought I’d better make good on my self care promises and pack myself portion controlled treats for days I’m in the office. What normally happens, is I don’t pack much in my bag at all, then when I arrive home I am STARVING. This results in my overeating at dinner time AND snacking while I cook.
These little protein packed balls are quite easy and fun to make. Even better, one ball is quite satisfying and is less than 75 calories!
I used a chocolate flavoured whey protein powder from Mirrabooka Protein for my protein balls. Mirrabooka is a premium quality, 100% Australian grass fed whey protein that's naturally sweetened. Plus they are an Aussie owned company! Check them out.
You can use any brand or flavour of protein powder. Just be mindful the calories and results may vary slightly with different protein powders used.
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Recipe
Chocolate Almond Protein Balls
Makes approximately 30 balls / 15 grams in size
Ingredients
225 grams raw almonds
225 grams pitted dates
50 grams water
20 grams dutch cocoa
75 grams whey protein powder (I used chocolate flavoured Mirrabooka Whey Protein)
1 tablespoon raw honey
Thermomix Directions
Weigh the raw almonds into the thermomix bowl
Blitz 10 seconds, speed 9 with the measuring cup on
Note: it is LOUD so cover your ears
Scrape the sides, and blitz 10 seconds, speed 8, MC on
Weigh in the pitted dates and water, then blitz 10 seconds speed 8 with the measuring cup on
Add the protein powder, cocoa and honey, then blitz 10 seconds speed 8 with the measuring cup on
Scrape the bowl and repeat the last step
Roll tablespoon sized balls (approximately 15 grams)
Seal in an airtight container and store in the fridge
Food Processor Directions
Add the raw almonds into the food processor bowl
Pulse until the almonds resemble soft breadcrumbs
Scrape the sides and pulse again if necessary
Add the pitted dates and water, then pulse until combined
Add the protein powder, cocoa and honey, then pulse until combined
Scrape the bowl and repeat the last step
Roll into tablespoon sized balls (approximately 15 grams)
Seal in an airtight container and store in the fridge