Summer is here and you're looking for a healthy snack to give you energy for the hot days ahead? Then our Energy Balls are the perfect choice! Prepared in less than 30 minutes, you can easily take them with you to your next picnic in the park or trip to the lake. And don't worry, our version is of course species-appropriate and also permitted in the RESET.
Done in: 25 minutes
Chocolate nut energy balls
These small, healthy power packs not only taste really good, but also provide a real energy boost – perfect for the cold and dark winter days.
12
Energy Balls25
minutesIngredients
100 g Nuts (hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts…)
200 g Dates without stone
2 EL Cocoa
1/2 Vanilla pod, the pulp scraped out
1 TL Honey at will, e.g. B. MANUKA
1 small pinch Salt
2 EL Cocoa for turning
Preparation
- Gently fry the nuts in a pan without fat until they start to smell fragrant. Remove from the pan and leave to cool.
- Blend the nuts with the dates, cocoa, vanilla paste, honey (optional) and salt in a blender until you have a homogeneous mixture.
- With slightly moistened hands, shape the mixture into 10-12 equally sized balls. Then turn the balls in cocoa.
- Stored airtight and cool, the energy balls will keep for 1-2 weeks.
Artgerechte Food Facts
Hazelnutsüsse are rich in vitamins (B, E) and provide important minerals. They have a positive effect on cholesterol levels, the heart, blood vessels and circulation, can improve memory and lower cholesterol levels.
Almonds have a high calorie density, but are very healthy. The carbohydrates in almonds and also in nuts are only released slowly during digestion. Almonds contain a lot of vegetable protein and are rich in polyunsaturated fats. They also have an antioxidant effect.
Walnuts contain many vitamins and healthy fats. They have an antioxidant effect, help with diabetes and lower cholesterol levels, are healthy for the digestion, heart and brain and increase the ability to concentrate.
Dates are a natural source of sweetness and belong to the drupe family. They are a fast energy supplier for muscles and brain. The amino acid tryptophan it contains stimulates the production of serotonin and melatonin, which promotes a good night's sleep. Dates are also rich in vitamins and minerals and have an antioxidant effect. The reddish color comes from beta-carotene (i.e. provitamin A), which can regulate cell growth in the body.
Honey has been considered a natural remedy for thousands of years and is known for its effect against pathogens such as viruses and bacteria. Manuka honey works best here – its high methylglyoxal content (MGO) makes it unique. In general, the darker the honey, the better, as the pinostrobin content is then higher.
Cocoa – the main ingredient in chocolate. The darker the latter, the higher the cocoa content and the healthier its properties. We really like cocoa in a species-appropriate kitchen. And for good reason: it contains a variety of neurotransmitters that promote the release of mood-enhancing substances in the body. Phenylethylamine, for example, has an antidepressant effect and makes you cheerful, endorphins have a mood-enhancing and relaxing effect and tryptophan stimulates the production of the happiness hormone serotonin. So it is not for nothing that they say „chocolate makes you happy”. The very high magnesium content has a relaxing effect on muscles and nerves. Cocoa has a particularly good effect on the heart muscles and thus promotes heart health. Cocoa also contains antioxidants, calcium, iron and unsaturated fats. Dark chocolate and cocoa can also help to regulate energy levels.
Vanilla is the fermented and dried fruit capsule of the vanilla orchid. Strictly speaking, vanilla is part of the flower. Edible flowers can be used for cooking, look beautiful and summery and lift the mood. Vanilla can have a positive effect on cortisol sensitivity. It also has a mood-enhancing, aphrodisiac, invigorating, relaxing, muscle-strengthening, metabolic and digestive effect.
Lab-tested
Non-GMO
No artificial additives
UV-protected glass
Gluten-free
Lactose-free
Vegan
Product listed on the Cologne List®
100% vegetarian fermentation