Home Recipes Breakfasts Mocha Energy Balls Mocha Energy Balls Quick access Ingredients Preparation Comments Ingredients Preparation Comments By: Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. in nutrition Preparation 15 min Cooking - Refrigeration 15 min Freezing 0 min 24 balls Piece of cake (easy) Quick access Ingredients Preparation Comments Ingredients Preparation Comments Peculiarities Egg-free Lactose-free Peanut-free Vegetarian Categories Breakfasts Breakfasts to make the day before Mocha Energy Balls Coffee Protein Energy Balls Have you ever thought of eating energy balls not only as a snack but also as a breakfast? Protein energy balls are super versatile and delicious! Besides, they’re quite similar to a normal breakfast in terms of nutritional values. And it’s a nice change from the classic cereals or toasts. For this morning version, we highly recommend that you add coffee in the recipe! SIMPLY DELICIOUS: Prepare this protein energy balls recipe as a snack for the following days, just like you would for these nut bars! Bonà savoir How to make an homemade date puree Date puree in energy balls? Yes! In a microwave-safe bowl, mix 400 ml (1 ¾ cup) of water with 450 g (1 lb) of chopped dates. Cook in the microwave for 3 to 4 minutes. Mix in a food processor until the texture is slightly lumpy and thick. Once it’s done, add it in your energy balls for a delicious result! Ingredients Metric system Imperial system Energy balls Ground coffee - 3 tablespoons 45 mL To discover! Large flake oats - 1 cup 250 mL To discover! Almond flour - ½ cup 125 mL To discover! Rice crispie cereal - 1 cup 250 mL To discover! Vanilla or mocha plant protein poweder - ½ cup 125 mL To discover! Hazelnuts, crushed - ¼ cup 60 mL To discover! Salt - pinch 1 mL To discover! Honey - ½ cup 125 mL To discover! Date puree (see box below) - ½ cup 125 mL To discover! Coconut oil - 1 tablespoon 15 mL To discover! Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon 5 mL To discover! Small chocolate chips - ¼ cup 60 mL To discover! Preparation Switch to cook mode Energy balls Step 1 Line a 23 cm (9 po) square pan with parchment paper. Step 2 In a large bowl, mix the coffee, oat flakes, almond flour, rice crispie cereals, powder, hazelnuts and salt. Step 3 In a microwave-safe bowl, at medium heat, heat the honey, date puree, coconut oil and vanilla for 30 seconds. Mix well. Pour onto the dry ingredients and stir until the preparation is damp. Add the chocolate chips. Step 4 Pour the mix into the pan et press firmly for a smooth surface. Step 5 Let cool in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Take out and shape into 24 balls using about 15 ml (1 tablespoon) for each. Keep in the refrigerator. Error: Contact form not found. Like it? Share it!
