Apricot Protein Balls

These protein balls are great when you are looking for a pre-training snack or between meal treat. After a couple of these no-one will be able to ‘cashew’ at training!

MAKES: 12

PREP TIME: 20 MINS

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INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup oats

• 1/2 cup cashews

• 1/2 cup of vanilla protein powder

• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots

• 1/2 cup medjool dates

• 2 Tbsp. tahini

• 2 Tbsp. rice malt syrup

• 1/2 cup of desiccated coconut

DIRECTION:

1. Place cashews and oats in a food processor and pulse until they are finely chopped.

2. Add protein powder and pulse until mixed through.

3. Add apricots, medjool dates, tahini and rice malt syrup, then process until a slightly sticky mix is formed.

4. Roll mixture into balls (whatever size you want to make), then roll in coconut.

5. Place in fridge for at least an hour before eating.