Mocha Recovery Balls

Ingredients

  • 15g Peanut butter
  • 30g Almonds
  • 30g Walnuts
  • 1 Scoop vegan protein powder (Soya/Hemp/Pea/Etc.)
  • 30g Chia seeds
  • 30g Cocoa powder
  • 200g Dried prunes
  • 1 cup Fresh filter coffee with grounds

Method

  1. Soak the prunes in the fresh, hot coffee for 10 - 15 minutes
  2. Combine the chopped nuts, chia seeds and 25g of cocoa powder before working in the peanut butter to make a crumbly blend
  3. Roughly chop the prunes and drain, preserving the liquid coffee grounds
  4. Using a food processor or stick blender, begin mixing the prunes and coffee grounds into the nut mix
  5. Add 1 teaspoon of the remaining coffee at a time until you achieve your preferred texture but don't let it get too wet
  6. Divide the mixture in to ten blobs and roll these into balls by hand
  7. Roll the balls in the remaining cocoa powder and refrigerate until ready to serve

Cooking Temperature: N/A

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Serves: 10

Keeps For: 5-7 days refrigerated

Tips and Comments

  • The idea of these is that they deliver a hit of protein, sugar and 'good' fats for speedy muscle recovery after a long or hard run but you are of course at liberty to devour them whenever you fancy!
  • Take care when blending; this is a dry mix and you don;t want to burn out your blender!