A chewy, naturally sweet energy ball with a warm vanilla and honey flavour. High in fast-release carbs from dates and oats, with clean protein and healthy fats to carry you through training.
Serves: 12 balls
Time: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling)
Nutritional Information (per ball, approximate):
- Calories: 138 kcal
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbs: 24 g
- Fats: 3 g
- Fibre: 3 g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats, blended into a rough flour (160 g)
- ¼ cup cashew nuts, roughly chopped (20 g)
- 10 large Medjool dates, pitted (200 g), or date paste if you have
- 1–2 tbsp water, as needed (30–45 ml)
- 1 heaped tbsp almond butter (45 g)
- 1 tsp raw honey (5 g)
- 1 tsp vanilla essence (5 ml)
- 1 scoop PrimeSelf Vanilla Whey Protein (29 g)
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds (15 g)
- 1 tbsp raisins (15 g)
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1–2 tbsp water, as needed (30–45 ml)
Optional coating:
- 3 tbsp desiccated coconut or finely chopped almonds, for rolling (30 g)
Method:
- Blend the oats: Add the rolled oats to a blender or food processor and pulse until you reach a rough flour consistency. Keep aside.
- Pulse the nuts: place the cashew nuts in the processor and pulse so they are roughly chopped.
- Process the dates: put the pitted Medjool dates in the food processor and blend until a smooth, sticky paste forms. If the dates are dry, add 1 tbsp of boiling water to help them process. Or use date paste if you have.
- Combine the base: Add the date paste, almond butter, honey, vanilla essence, and mix well until a uniform dough begins to form.
- Mix the dry: Add the oat flour, vanilla whey protein, sea salt, pumpkin seeds, raisins, and cashew nuts into a bowl. Add the base mixture to this and thoroughly mix until well combined. If necessary, add water one tablespoon at a time if the mixture feels too dry to hold together when pressed.
- Roll the balls: Portion the mixture into 16 equal amounts (approximately 37 g each) and roll firmly between your palms to form smooth, compact balls.
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Coat and chill: Roll each ball in desiccated coconut or chopped almonds if using, then place on a lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days. Suitable for freezing for up to 2 months. Remove from the freezer 15–20 minutes before eating. These travel well in a small container or zip bag during runs.
Why Prime Fuel Balls?
Fast Carbs + Sustained Energy + Clean Protein = Go Harder, Last Longer
- Medjool dates: A natural source of fast-release glucose and fructose, ideal for fuelling before or during high-output exercise. They also provide potassium to support muscle function.
- Rolled oats (blended): Deliver slow-release complex carbohydrates to sustain energy output across longer efforts without causing a spike and crash.
- Almond butter: Provides healthy fats and magnesium to support muscle contraction and sustained effort.
- PrimeSelf Vanilla Whey Protein: Adds 20 g of high-quality protein across the batch from grass-fed whey, enriched with Orafti Inulin and DigeZyme enzymes for easy digestion during exercise.
- Pumpkin seeds and cashews: Deliver zinc, magnesium, and iron to support energy metabolism and endurance.
- Honey and raisins: Quick-hit natural sugars that complement the dates for immediate carbohydrate availability.
Why Energy Balls for Pre-Workout and During a Run:
- Easy to eat on the go, require no prep at race time, and cause minimal GI discomfort when consumed during activity.
- The combination of fast and slow-release carbohydrates provides both an immediate and sustained energy response.
- Small, portable, and calorie-dense enough to deliver a meaningful energy hit in one or two bites.
Why Add PrimeSelf Vanilla Whey Protein:
- Grass-fed whey isolate and concentrate provide a complete amino acid profile to protect muscle tissue during prolonged effort.
- Enriched with DigeZyme digestive enzymes for smoother absorption, even during training when digestion can be compromised.
- Vanilla flavour keeps the balls light, golden, and naturally sweet without competing with the date and honey base.
Fuel up before you go. Keep one in your pocket for the halfway mark. And enjoy your run or training.
Better You, Every Day!
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