Nutty Chocolate Energy Balls 
Try this delicious no-bake chocolate energy ball recipe for a boost of energy, protein, and heart-healthy fats
Recipe from Energy Balls by Shelley Adams, from Whitewater Cooks at Home (Shelley Adams, 2009), page 143) and Adapted by Registered Dietitian Andrea Holwegner
The dietitians of Health Stand Nutrition rank this as one of our favorite afternoon snacks at the office! We keep extras in the freezer for a quick and satisfying healthy snack. These nutty chocolate energy balls are packed with flavour, fibre, peanut butter, and sweetened with honey. The crunch comes from the toasted sunflower seeds, chocolate chips, and dried fruit. Make a double or triple batch and store in the freezer for a grab-and-go snack for any time of the day without compromising on flavour and nutrition!
Makes 40 balls
What You Need:
- 1 cup hemp hearts (or ground flax seeds, chia seeds or sesame seeds)
- 1 cup shelled toasted sunflower seeds (or crushed nuts)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups peanut butter (or other nut butter softned by heating slightly)
- 1/2 cup honey (heated slightly to liquify)
- 2 cups dried fruit (such as dried cranberries/raisins/cherries/blueberries or diced figs/dates/apricots/prunes)
For coating: 1 cup hemp hearts (or coconut)
How You Prepare Chocolate Energy Balls:
- In a large bowl combine all of the above ingredients except the final 1 cup hemp hearts or coconut for coating.
- Form into small round balls (approximately 1/8 cup sized) and roll in hemp heart or coconut coating. These freeze well!
Per Serving:
210 Calories
7 g Protein
8 g Carbohydrates
14 g Fat
2 g Fibre
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About Andrea Holwegner
CEO, Registered Dietitian, Counseling Practice Director & Professional Speaker
Andrea the «Chocolate Loving Nutritionist» is founder and CEO of Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. since 2000. She is an online nutrition course creator, professional speaker and regular guest in the media. Andrea is the recipient of an award by the Dietitians of Canada: The Speaking of Food & Healthy Living Award for Excellence in Consumer Education....Read more
