Eating healthy is easier said than done, especially when one has to take snacks into the equation. While it helps us get through the day, the bridge between meals is often what sneaks in empty calories within the diet.
As a solution to the problem, Dr Rupy Aujla, London-based doctor specialising in General Practice and Emergency Medicine, took to Instagram on April 11 and shared his recipe for no-bake pistachio and cacao energy balls. The recipe is incredibly easy to make and requires only six ingredients.
According to Dr Aujla, the energy balls are the perfect food to bite into for a quick afternoon pick-me-up, to snack on the go or post-gym. Highlighting the positives of the recipe, the physician shared:
- Each pistachio and cacao energy ball provides around five grams of protein and three grams of fibre from pistachios, hemp seeds and tahini
- They are naturally sweetened with Medjool dates and contain no added sugar
- They are really easy to batch make and keep in the fridge or freezer, so one has something ready when they need it
The ingredients listed below are sufficient to prepare 12 servings. The detailed instructions for preparation are listed as follows.
Ingredients for pistachio and cacao energy balls
- 150g pistachios, shelled
- 150g medjool dates, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp cacao powder (raw)
- 2 tbsp shelled hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 3 tbsp tahini
For rolling:
- 4 tbsp pistachios, ground (shelled) (optional)
Method of preparation
- Gather and prepare your ingredients. In a small bowl, cover the dates with boiling water and leave to soak for 10 minutes, then drain.
- Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor. Blitz until everything is well combined and a ball of dough is beginning to form.
- Spread the ground pistachios onto a small plate, in an even layer. Take tablespoons of dough and roll them to form 12 balls. Roll each ball in the pistachios and place in an airtight container.
- Place in the fridge to set for one hour and then enjoy. These keep well in the fridge for up to five days, or in the freezer for up to three months.
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