Blog | Nutrition & Recovery | Recipe CHOCOLATE COCONUT DATE BALLS

Author / Rachel Koo

Prep: 5 min / Prepare: 20 min / Servings: 16

The perfect midday snack to boost your energy and satisfy your sweet tooth!

Macros:

Per Serving.
Calories: 122
Protein: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fat: 6 g

Ingredients:

– 30 whole pitted dates (soaked in water for 30 min)

– 2 tbsp melted coconut oil

– 1 cup cashews

– 1/2 cup shredded coconut

– 3 tbsp cocoa powder

– 2 pinch pink Himalayan salt

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Method:

Step 1: Place cashews, cocoa powder, coconut oil, salt into food processor and pulse until roughly chopped

Step 2: Add in dates to mixture in the food processor and turn on until mixed well

Step 3: Using a tablespoon measure and spoon out mixture and roll mixture into balls

Step 4: Roll each ball in coconut until coated evenly

Step 5: Place on parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until they harden

Step 6: Snack time!

Perfect Pairings:

This recipe pairs perfectly with our tired and tested nutrition protocols.
Leaning Protocol
Bulking Protocol

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AUTHOR

Rachel Koo

Rachel has enjoyed sport her entire life and embarked on her coaching career in 2012. Starting as a personal trainer in various gyms, she eventually found CrossFit which lead her to CrossFit Football. In 2015 Rachel completed her CrossFit Football certification which opened up many doors of opportunity within coaching. Since then she has completed Power Athlete Methodology course, earned her Block 1 and put that knowledge into action coaching collegiate level athletes. Throughout the years training, proper nutrition and lifestyle habits have been the pillars in helping her clients and athletes achieve their true potential. Rachel currently working as a performance coach applying the Power Athlete principles with all of her clients.