These oat, date and chocolate energy balls do not contain unnecessary fat, so tick all the right boxes for a pre-gym snackThere are endless variations on date-based energy snacks, but I think this version ticks all the right boxes for a pre-gym snack. Unlike others, these balls do not contain unnecessary fat through the addition of ground nuts, but the main difference is that they are not too sticky. Most energy snacks use the dates to bind the other ingredients together. They are rich, caramelly and chewy, but they can also be a bit grainy and sticky. These energy balls are smooth and glossy due to the emulsifying effect of the melted dark chocolate. More importantly, they give you theobromine, a stimulant similar to caffeine and abundant in chocolate that has a high cocoa-solids content. I credit the dark chocolate with giving me that second wind to carry me to the gym after work.Makes 9 or 10 balls Continue reading…
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