How to make Energy Balls!

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

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

protein powder

🥗Healthier: plant-based protein powder

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Plant-based protein powder offers a vegan option, while oat flour is more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, while agave syrup is often cheaper.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dark chocolate offers health benefits, while cocoa nibs are less sweet and cheaper.

Add Pard oats to a mixing bowl.

Add ground almonds to the bowl for binding.

Chop dates finely and add to the bowl.

Pour in maple syrup for sweetness.

Add cold espresso to the mixture.

Spoon in almond butter for flavor.

Add desiccated coconut for texture.

Sprinkle in a pinch of sea salt for contrast.

Add chia seeds for additional texture and nutrition.

Add cocoa powder for flavor and color.

Mix all ingredients together until well combined.

Roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls.

Optionally, roll the balls in raw cocoa nibs and cocoa powder for coating.

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