Week 3: Fueling Performance
Fuel Your Workout: Chewy Energy Balls
Staying energized during a long or intense workout is crucial, and having a nutritious snack on hand can help maintain your energy levels. Energy balls are a perfect intra-workout snack because they're easy to carry and consume. This recipe is packed with oats, dried fruit, peanut butter, and chia seeds, providing a quick energy boost and sustained fuel for your workout. They're simple to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy these energy balls during your next workout to power through with ease! You can find the recipe here (along with recommendations for pre or post workout), or below! (Credit to Nature's Best: The Health & Vitamin Expert)
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup rolled oats
5 large pitted dates
3 dried apricots (or a palmful of other dried fruit)
4 tbsp smooth peanut (or any other nut) butter
1 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp cacao/cocoa powder
1 tbsp sesame seeds
INSTRUCTIONS
Blitz the oats in a blender and chop the dried fruit into small pieces.
Place in a bowl and add the peanut butter, chia seeds and cacao/cocoa powder and mix well to form a stiff dough (add a little more peanut butter if the mixture is too dry).
Place the bowl in the fridge to chill for 15 - 20 minutes.
Once chilled, divide the mixture into 10 portions using your hands or a scoop. Roll each portion into a ball and set aside.
Scatter the sesame seeds on a large plate or baking tray and roll each ball in them until covered.
These will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.