Chocolate orange cake pop energy balls
Some of the best snacks ever, and they’re great post workout.
Ps. no dates in sight - these are literally just a cake pop, packed with goodness. Almost too good to be true.
Recipe, makes 6-8 balls;
4 tbsp oats, ground to resemble flour
30g chocolate whey protein
1 heaped tbsp cacao/ cocoa powder
200ml orange juice
Pinch salt
2 heaped tbsp sugar
1 tbsp plain yogurt
1/2 heaped tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 heaped tbsp smooth cashew butter*
1 tbsp chocolate spread
1 tbsp cream cheese
200g chocolate Orange or dark chocolate
Method
Blend about 2 cups oats into a fine flour
Mix all the dry ingredients together, then add the orange juice bit by bit until a cake batter forms
Add the yogurt and cashew butter and mix well
Transfer to a microwave safe bowl and microwave at 1000W for 4-6 mins until risen and cooked through
Spoon the hot mixture into a different bowl, leave to cool for a couple of mins and then add the chocolate spread and cream cheese
Knead through with your hands until combined, then press and roll into 6-8 balls
Melt the chocolate, roll each ball until fully coated, top with orange rind and set in the fridge for 30 mins - 1 hour.
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes + Variations:
If you don’t have whey protein, you can use whichever one you have, but the whey has a massive impact on the texture and makes them cake like.
Most vegan proteins result in a dense, doughy texture, so as long as you don’t mind that, go ahead!!!
*You can use any nut butter here, as long as it’s smooth.
