Salted Caramel Bliss Balls...
When I first heard of people combining salt within their sweets, I thought they were crazy! However, I've had a recent change of tune and now I'm, well, it's safe to say, obsessed!
So its the school holidays, I'm meant to be writing an essay but that is BORING (to say the least) and, whilst sat thinking, I decided that the salted peanuts sat in the cupboard needed using up.
Believe it or not, salt post-workout is actually beneficial; as you sweat you lose electrolytes (or salts) and as you recover, you need to replenish these. The electrolytes affect muscle function and balance fluid levels so it is very important to keep these balanced.
Alongside the salt, the bliss balls also contain a nice balance of protein, carbohydrates and fats and will therefore keep you full until your next meal time.
The Recipe:
To make 12 balls you will need...
- 50g of dates (soaked in boiling water; just enough to cover them all),
- 60g of salted peanuts,
- 30g of oats (I used gluten free),
- 25g of agave syrup (I used sweet freedom),
- 20g of protein (I made mine vegan by using Pea protein; my favourite is Pulsin),
- 15g of chia seeds (I used the Chia Co seeds; they're now readily available in Tesco),
- A teaspoon of maca powder (Optional- I used organic burst).
To make the balls simply pop all of the ingredients in to a blender (including the water in with the dates) and blend until they make a sticky mixture that you can then role in to bitesize balls.
Store the balls in the fridge, and most importantly, enjoy!
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