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Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Makes 10

These energy balls are packed with • 3 tbsp sultanas chocolate, then into the desiccated
protein and slow and fast release • 50g (2oz) dark chocolate, melted coconut. Place back in the fridge for an
carbohydrates making them a great • 2 tbsp desiccated coconut hour to set.
energy boost before or ater a workout.
The combination of peanut butter and 1 Firstly, add the peanut butter, maple Per serving (44g)
chocolate means they also taste great. syrup and dates to a blender and blend Calories: 209, Carbohydrates: 19g,
until smooth. Then, mix this with the Sugars: 8.7g, Salt: 0.01g, Fat: 13g,
• 200g (7oz) peanut butter pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, oats and Saturates: 2.5g, Protein: 7.4g
• 1 tbsp maple syrup sultanas and combine until a thick dough
• 80g (3oz) dates like mixture is formed. Split this mixture
• 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds into 10 pieces, roll them into balls and chill
• 2 tbsp chia seeds in the fridge for a 1-2 hours. Recipe created in-house by the
• 100g (3.5oz) oats 2 Dip the balls half in the melted dark Vegan Life Chefs

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