Superseded Cocoa Protein Balls

"These are really quick and great for kids to have instead of majorly sugary snacks. The cocoa nibs add the all-important chocolate boost, but also add antioxidants. I cannot resist the peanut butter!"

By Sophie Michell, our Well-being Chef

• SERVES 2
• 15 MINUTES
• 1 PAN
• BEGINNER

Suitable for dairy-free, vegans and vegetarians

INGREDIENTS

• 1 x 250g pouch of Merchant Gourmet Simple Cooked Super Seed Mix
• 2 tbsp of peanut butter
• 2 tbsp of cocoa nibs
• 4 de-cored dates
• pinch of salt

TO DECORATE

• 200g unsalted peanuts

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blitz until a dough is formed. Roll into balls, about 1 tablespoon at a time
2. 2.Separately, in a blender blitz the un-salted peanuts until fine, rolling the balls in the crushed peanuts
3. 3.Simply store in the fridge and have on hand as a high protein snack