Craving something sweet but want to keep it healthy? We’ve got you! These Ferrero Rocher Protein Balls, created by our in-house dietitian Ally, are a yummy go-to snack. Rich, chocolatey, and packed with goodness, they’ll satisfy your sweet tooth and top up your energy levels for whatever’s next.
Find the recipe below and let us know what you think!
Ingredients
1/2 Oats (blended)
1x scoop @happywayau chocolate protein powder (optional)
4 x tbs cacao OR cocoa powder
5x dates (if they’re firm, soak in water for 15 minutes / until soft)
1/2 cup of hazelnuts (blended) + 8 whole
@loving_earth Hazelnut chocolate OR any dark/milk chocolate of your choice
1/4 Almond butter
Method
- Melt 3 squares of @loving_earth hazelnut chocolate. Coat whole hazelnuts in chocolate and place in the fridge to set.
- Blend oats into flour and set aside in bowl. Repeat the process with hazelnuts. Reserve 1-2 teaspoons of hazelnut crumb for topping.
- Combine oats, hazelnut crumb, @happywayau protein powder, dates, cacao powder, almond butter and water into a bowl and mix until well combined.
- Scoop roughly 1 tbs of@mixture, place 1x chocolate-coated hazelnut into the centre of the mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat process.
- Drizzle leftover chocolate and top with crushed hazelnuts—place in the fridge to cool.
Note: If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, speak to your healthcare professional or dietitian prior to consuming protein powder. To discuss your specific symptoms or health goals, schedule an appointment with our in-house dieticians here.
