Some of my most traumatic workout experiences have involved a growling stomach while I was still miles away from home. Or maybe regretting the avocado sandwich I ate 10 minutes before lifting.
What and when to eat before and after a workout has always been a pretty relevant topic to me, and I recently wrote my first article for my school’s wellness publication about it! It covers timing, macros, and some ideas. Click here to check it out!
On the same note, here is the recipe for a snack I rely on for covering both pre- and post-workout nutrition if I’m ever in a pinch: no-bake coffee date balls!
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These date balls…
are extremely satisfying (I say this every time I talk to people about my love for date balls but… they taste like ice cream)
offer a combo of carbs and proteins: the macros essential for energy and recovery
have beneficial ingredients like caffeine (pre-workout energy booster) and chia seeds (post-workout anti-inflammatory effects)
take under 30 minutes to prepare and require nothing but your hands!
Coffee Date Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk pulp (sub with 6-8 dates)
- 2 cups dates (~ 16-18 blended medium dates)
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup tahini sub any nut/seed butter
- 2 tbsp peanut butter sub any nut/seed butter
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes
- 2 tbsp ground coffee bean
- 1/4 cup chopped cashews
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp coconut oil optional
Instructions
- Mash dates and almond milk pulp (if you have it) in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the remainder of the ingredients to the bowl and mash until all ingredients stick and stay together.
- Form balls with approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture.
- Freeze and enjoy! They keep for about 3 months in the freezer.
Thanks Elizabeth! Glad you enjoyed the recipe 🙂
They’re delicious and healthy. Thanks for sharing the recipe!