Mint and chocolate….YUM! These are super easy little protein power balls that are clean eating, but hit the spot when you’re craving something sweet!
I saw this new flavour of BOUNCE bomb in the store and had to try and make my own! It was covered in raw cacao nibs…crunchy and delicious!
I did a side by side taste comparison and it was pretty close, if I do say so myself! Give this recipe a try.
Recipe:
1 cup of dates (soaked in hot water for 1/2 hour -then discard water)
1/2 cup all natural nut butter (I used peanut)
dash of sea salt
2 tbsp hot water
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp peppermint extract
1 1/2 scoops vanilla or chocolate protein powder
1/4 cup raw cacao nibs for rolling
Directions:
In a food processor place dates, peanut butter, salt, water, cocoa powder, and peppermint. Blend until smooth. Add the protein powder. At this point I mixed it in with my hands to ensure it was was well incorporated. If protein won’t mix in, add a tbsp of hot water.
Next roll the mixture into small bite size balls and roll in cacao nibs.
This part was a little tricky as I found that the cacao nibs didn’t adhere that well. I took the nibs in my hand instead and pressed them into the ball. That seemed to do the trick!
Store these in the freezer and enjoy in moderation! Aka, one a day!
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