Cocoa & Maca Energy Balls
- Kate Slatter
- Feb 15
- 1 min read
These are super quick and easy to make and great for energy and endurance
Ingredients:
• 1 cup almonds (or a mix of almonds and sunflower seeds)
• ½ cup pumpkin seeds
• 10 medjool dates, pitted
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 tbsp flaxseeds
• 2 tbsp cacao powder
• 1 tbsp maca powder (optional)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1-2 tbsp water (if needed for consistency)
Method:
Blend chia and flax seeds in a food processor
Combine the rest of the ingredients and blend till desired consistency
Adjust consistency – Add water a little at a time if needed to achieve a sticky consistency.
Roll into bite-sized balls.
Makes: ~20 small balls
Chill & store – Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up. Store in an airtight container:
Fridge: Up to 7 days or Freezer: Up to 3 months
Why It Works:
• Almonds & pumpkin seeds → Protein, magnesium, and zinc for muscle recovery.
• Dates → Natural glucose for quick energy.
• Cacao & maca → Boosts endurance
• Chia & flax → Omega-3s for brain function and anti-inflammatory support
Nutrition facts approx per ball:
Nutrient | Per ball |
Calories | 93 kcal |
Fat | 5.6g |
Carbohydrates | 10.3g |
of which sugars | 6.8g |
Fibre | 2.3g |
Protein | 2.7g |
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