More filling than a juice and more portable than a crumbly granola bar, protein balls are the healthy snack of choice for those who wouldn’t be seen dead with a chocolate bar in their hands.
Post-workout refuel, afternoon pick-me-up, and nutritious lunchbox treat, they’re versatile and incredibly easy to make.
So pass by the overpriced versions in smart cafes, and whip up a customised batch with the help of this new book.
It’s not just a random mash up of things you might like to clear out of your baking cupboard though: the 15 recipes are themed around detox, immunity, muscle building and other specific goals. Some freedom to improvise comes with the chapter that identifies the top 20 ingredients to include in your own-design protein balls, including nuts and seeds, fruits and vegetables, grains and pulses, and herbs and spices.
The Energy Bites recipes combine low-GI carbs, healthy fats and great flavours. All are vegetarian, some are raw and lots are free from dairy and wheat, and full nutritional breakdown is included for each of them.
The book is written by Kate Turner, a biodynamic allotment gardener and forager who blogs at Homegrown Kate, and Annie Nichols, a cookery writer, home economist, photographer and stylist.
Energy Bites is published by DK on January 15th, price £6.99
