No need to buy sports nutrition bars, it's easy to make your own. Packed with healthy fats, carbohydrate and protein, these moreish choc-nut protein energy balls are a quick and easy way to stay energised while on the bike, or as a boost after any sporting activities.

Choc-nut protein energy balls

Ingredients

2 Tbsp chia seeds
3 Tbsp cocoa powder
2 scoops (50g) unflavoured protein powder
2/3 cup desiccated coconut
1 cup oats
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup honey
1-2 Tbsp water (if required)

Method

Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl
Mix the peanut butter and honey together
Combine both dry and wet ingredients well.
Add water a few drops at a time as required to bind all ingredients together to form a stiff dough
Roll spoonfuls of the mixture between your hands to form balls
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for a week.

The number of balls this recipe makes depends on how big you want them to be. I find that making smaller bite-sized balls works best for me to allow them to be quickly consumed while out doing long rides on my bike. The smaller they are, the less chewing required!

Train Smart. Eat Smart. Perform Better

Gemma