Mocha energy balls
With a little added caffeine kick, these wholesome mocha energy balls often keep me energised and well-fuelled on my bike rides.
I personally find that homemade energy balls (or bars) are so much more satisfying than commercially available ones. I often pop a few into my jersey pocket when training or just out on a social ride with mates.
They freeze well so make a batch and keep them in the freezer ready for your next long ride.
Mocha energy balls recipe
Ingredients
1 cup oats
2/3 cup desiccated coconut
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
3 Tbsp instant coffee powder*
3 Tbsp chia seeds (optional)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup honey
Method
Stir all dry ingredients together into a large bowl
Mix the peanut butter and honey together, pour over the dry ingredients and mix in well until well combined.
Roll small handfuls of the mixture into balls.
Store in a airtight container in the fridge or freezer
Nutrition (per 18g ball): 81kcal, 4.7g fat, 6.7g carbohydrate, 1.5g fibre, 2.1g protein
Notes
*Approximately 100mg caffeine per Tbsp, brand dependent
While you aren't going to get an enormous dose of caffeine from eating these energy balls (unless you eat the entire batch), they may give you a little bit of a buzz.
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Gemma
Gemma Sampson RD APD
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