HELLO HELLO!!!
You know that interesting feeling after a midweek hump day holiday and then you go back into the office feeling like it’s Monday but then it’s actually only two workdays to the weekends?
It’s exciting!
But I’m more excited cause when I made this week’s video I really couldn’t wait to share this with you guys!!!! And today is the day!
Let me paint you guys a situation right. Like you try to stay away from a habit like having a sugary drink every day but then you noticed you eat a lot more than usual or you feel hungrier more often or you are constantly craving for a sugary treat. It’s normal and that will happen so instead of trying to completely ignore sugar how about making a small change like going for a healthier form of sugar?
Like… dates! Natural sweetener and full of fibre. Plus I’ve added some extra protein because why not? Oh and the ingredient list?
Dates. Protein powder. Choc chips.
Dates. Protein powder. Choc chips.
Yes guys. Only 3 ingredients which you probably have lying around at home right?
You can also add in some nuts if you want and if you do just replace one cup of dates with nuts.
Bookmark ? this recipe and try making it this weekend and if you’re going to be fasting for Ramadan, you can even consider having this as soon as you break your fast and share the rest with your family.
What’s the biggest sugar craving you constantly have?
No-Bake Cookie Dough Energy Balls
Makes – approximately 25 balls
Time needed – 20 mins to make, at least 4 hours holding time
Cost – ~S$0.65 per ball
Here’s what you need:
- 2 cups pitted Medjool dates
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips
You also need a food processor and a baking tray with paper lined on it.
Here’s how you do it:
- Combine the dates, protein powder and chocolate chips in a food processor.
- Process until they start to clump together and keep going until it forms one large ball of dough.
- You may need to combine it using a spoon halfway through to make sure it is processed well.
- Remove from food processor and using your hands, shape into a ball.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours or even better overnight.
- Prepping in advanced: Keep in the fridge for up to one week!
How much this costs:
*Keep in mind that this numbers are a rough guide. It depends on where you buy it and when. You can definitely save more money if you purchase in wet markets etc. At the end of the day it’s possible to eat healthy without breaking the bank. Also, ~ denotes the items that should already be in your pantry for a long time or it’s a very small amount.
- 2 cups pitted Medjool dates – $11.65
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder – $3.30
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips – $0.60
Total price = ~S$15.55
Price per serve = ~ S$0.65
Nutrition Information
The nutrition information below is based on the ingredients I’ve used above. It may not be an accurate representation of the protein balls you made.
I was able to make about 25 balls of approximately the same size. The information below is for 1 ball.
Calories 54 Protein 2.3g Carbs 11.5g Fats 0.4g Saturated Fats 0.2g
