I round up three of my favourite nutritious treats that you need to try at home.
Getting in adequate protein can be a struggle, particularly if you’re not a big meat-eater. It’s so important we get enough though because protein helps keep us fuller for longer while building muscle and nourishing our hair, skin and collagen levels.
If you’re looking to make a quick and easy snack that will taste delicious while giving you a good dose of protein, look no further.
These three recipes will be your new best friends.
- Digestion bliss balls
These balls contain prunes which are high in fibre and great for your digestion. Prunes, in conjunction with nuts and seeds are a good source of protein and will help you keep up with the daily grind.
Recipe: Creates about 25 balls
1 cup pitted soft prunes
1 cup chopped nuts or seeds of your choice
1⁄8 cup dried goji berries
1⁄4 cup raw cacao powder
1 tsp. chai spice mix
1 tsp. all natural vanilla bean extract
1⁄2 cup organic desiccated coconut
Method:
Place prunes, nuts or seeds, berries in a food processor until smooth.
Add goji berries, cacao powder, chai spice, and vanilla extract until thoroughly mixed.
Roll into balls and then onto the coconut.
Place in an airtight container and refrigerate. Bliss Balls will last for about 5 days in your fridge. - Emma Seibold’s super easy choc bliss balls
Okay, when you combine the words easy and super healthy, you know you have a winner. These balls are basically all nuts, seeds and coconut to up your protein intake. For this reason they’re particularly great just before a workout for energy, or after a workout for muscle recovery.
Recipe:
Shredded coconut
Sunflower seeds
Sunflowers
Sultanas
Chia seeds
Sesame seeds
Chopped mixed nuts
LSA
Raw cacao powder
Honey
Water
Toasted muesli
Optional choc chips
Method:
Throw equal parts of everything into a bowl.
Leave for 2-3 minutes.
Roll into small balls.
Leave in fridge to set. - Matcha and pistachio bliss balls
Full of ‘green power’ these balls are a great all-rounder. Combining the high antioxidant levels of matcha with the protein in nuts is not only super healthy, but also delicious. I mean, pistachio dessert – yes please!
Recipe: Creates 8 balls
1/2 cup raw cashew nuts
1/2 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
2 x 20ml tablespoons vanilla whey protein powder (we used Bare Blends Organic Vanilla Bean Native WPI)
2 x 20ml tablespoons coconut flour
1 teaspoon matcha powder
2 x 20ml tablespoons water
2 x 20ml tablespoons rice malt syrup
1 x 20ml tablespoon extra virgin coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup shelled pistachio nuts, chopped
Method:
Blend the cashew nuts, coconut, Organic Vanilla Bean Native WPI, coconut flour and matcha powder in a food processor until you get fine crumbs.
Add the water, rice malt syrup and melted coconut oil and process until everything is well combined. The mixture should be sticky enough to hold together, but not so sticky that you can't roll it into balls. If the mixture is too sticky, add a tiny bit more coconut flour. If it's too dry, add a touch more water.
Roll the mixture into balls and coat in the chopped pistachio nuts, pressing the nuts lightly into the balls to make them stay. Leave the balls in the fridge to set. Store in the fridge in an airtight container.