I created this for my husband who is a triathlete. The high quality ingredients provide energy worthy of any endurance athlete’s attention, and are packed with magnesium, potassium, and sea salt to help prevent muscle cramping. Note: I’ve used a blender and food processor to break seeds, oats etc, into smaller parts. This makes them easier to consume during athletic events training (and for little kids). Feel free to leave them whole for more texture!
Power Balls
Ingredients
- 16 oz medjool dates
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup goji berries
- 1/4 cup peptitas
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 Tbs chia seeds
- 2 Tbs ground flaxseed
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 2 cups oatmeal
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder see recipe notes for alternatives
Instructions
- Make date paste. See Date Paste recipe.
- When processing the dates, add goji berries and process with dates.
- Process oats and pepitas in blender or food processor for finer texture (optional).
- Add all ingredients together in large bowl (or stand mixer) and combine thoroughly.
- Form into balls of desired size (this is really fun for kids to do!)
- Dust with cocoa powder (see recipe notes for alternatives)
Notes
We’ve also used chocolate protein powder, or you could try oat flour. The cocoa powder is slightly bitter, which I think contrasts nicely with the sweet dates, but some may prefer an alternative.