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peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in saturated fat and sunflower seed butter is nut-free.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup offers a unique flavor profile.

dark chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cacao nibs are lower in sugar.

Roast 1/2 cup cashews and 1/2 cup almonds on medium flame for 10-15 minutes until fragrant, or in an oven at 180 degrees Celsius for the same time.

Let the roasted nuts cool down.

In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled nuts and add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1/4 cup coconut, and 1 tablespoon chia seeds.

Grind the mixture until it becomes a coarse powder.

Add 1/4 cup dates, 2 tablespoons almond butter, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 5-6 drops of vanilla essence to the bowl.

Grind the mixture again until it starts to come together; if it’s too dry, add a little hot water to help form a dough.

Once the mixture is ready, scoop out portions and roll them into small balls.

Roll the balls in your favorite toppings, such as pumpkin seeds, pistachios, or crushed almonds.

Store the protein energy balls in the refrigerator.

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