CHOCOLATE BEETROOT ENERGY BALLS
Serves: 24
If you’re looking for some quick and simple ways to eat with the beet, try these delicious recipes from fitness trainer Olivia Cooney
Ingredients:
75g cooked beetroot 75g rolled oats 100g pitted dates 2 tbsp nut butter 3 tbsp cocoa or protein powder 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla essence pinch of salt Coating options: mixed seeds desiccated coconut cocoa powdermethod:
- Grate the beetroot into a sieve over your sink and leave a few minutes to drain any excess liquid.
- Using a food processor, whizz the dates, nut butter and honey or syrup into a smooth paste.
- Then add the oats, cocoa or protein powder, essence and salt and blend until smooth and thick. With damp hands, shape into teaspoon-sized balls and roll in to your desired coating.
- Place in fridge for 10-15 mins to firm up and enjoy!
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