The BEST Recovery Bites for Runners (and KIDS!)
The perfect 4:1 ratio of carbs to protein, these tasty, whole-food bites are simple and yummy! Medjool dates are the star of this recipe adding an almost caramel flavor and if you use peanuts as your nut of choice, it's a classic chocolate-PB combo!
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup nuts
- 12 medjool dates
- 1/3 cup cocoa
- pinch salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend nuts until crumbly, but do not process into nut butter.
- Add 12 pitted medjool dates, cocoa, salt, vanilla, and a splash of water and process until you have a sticky dough.
- Roll into 12 balls and enjoy!
- Can last 7-10 days in a refrigerated in a sealed container.
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Notes
Using peanuts, each truffle contains 22g carbohydrate, 9.5g fat, 5g protein, and a whopping 308mg of potassium!