POWER BALLS! Tahini, Peanut Butter, Chia Seed & Coconut

I’ve been dying to learn how to use tahini in something other than hummus or as a spread. Plus I’m crazy about chia seeds, so I decided to throw them in there too.

So after some research I decided to just jump right into it and try my hand at making a delicious, bite-sized dessert that can also make a great pre-workout snack.

Hope you enjoy them as much as I did!!

Ingredients

makes 26-28 pingpong-sized balls

• 1 ripe banana

• 8 tbs tahini

• 6 tbs peanut butter

• 4 tbs oat flour (I use spelt)

• 2 scoops protein powder

• 4 tbs unsweetened coconut flakes

• 4 tbs sunflower seeds

• 1/4 cup raisins

• 3 tbs chia seeds

• 2 tbs raw honey

• 2 egg whites

For vegan option: put 2 tbs chia seeds in 1/2 cup water set aside for 10 min till thickened, then add to mixture

For rolling in: unsweetened coconut flakes, cacao powder, chopped nuts, sesame seeds or licorice root powder. (it’s up to you and your imagination)

Method

• Mash up the banana in a medium bowl, add the tahini and peanut butter, stir well.

• Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl, mix well till the dough is formed.

• If the dough seems a little wet, add some oat flour till you get the consistency that allows you to roll pingpong-sized balls that do not smoulder.

• In a separate deep dish have coconut flakes ready to roll your power balls in till completely covered.

• Place the balls on a tray lined with baking paper, cover with plastic and put in the freezer for 20 min.

• Enjoy after the 20 min. Store remaining power balls in the refrigerator.

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