High‑Protein Energy Balls

Protein: 3.7g per ball
Makes ~10 balls

Ingredients

• ½ cup almond butter

• ½ cup soft dates, pitted
  (Medjool is ideal; if using firmer dates, soak 10 minutes)

• 2 tablespoons chia seeds

• 2 tablespoons hemp seeds

• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

• 1–2 tablespoons water only if needed for binding

Method

1. Blend the dates first
   Pulse until they form a sticky paste.

2. Add everything else
   Almond butter, chia, hemp, cocoa.
   Blend or mix until it forms a dough.
   If it’s too dry, add water 1 teaspoon at a time.
   If too sticky, add a spoonful of ground almonds.

3. Roll into balls
   About tablespoon‑sized.

4. Chill 20 minutes
   Helps them firm up and hold shape.

Optional upgrades

• A pinch of salt (brings out the chocolate flavour) – my favourite option

• A splash of vanilla

• Roll in cocoa, coconut, or crushed nuts

• Add a scoop of vegan protein powder (reduce almond butter slightly)