Peanut Butter and Goji Berry Protein Amazeballs

MAKES 15 BALLS | PER BALL: 54 CALORIES | 3.3G PROTEIN | 5.9G CARBS | 2.4G FAT

A great post-workout snack, breakfast on the go or guilt-free sweet treat when you fancy something tasty and satisfying. The goji berries add a pop of crunchy sweetness and help to boost the nutritional value of these balls even more. They’re a rich source of antioxidant vitamins A and C, energy-boosting B vitamins and iron, plus magnesium, potassium and selenium.

75g dates, pitted, chopped and soaked in hot water for 20 minutes to soften

2 scoops of Sunwarrior vanilla protein powder

4 tbsp smooth or crunchy peanut butter (look for organic peanut butter, free from added sugar and palm oil)

2 tbsp goji berries

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

1 Drain the soaked dates well and place them in a food processor or blender along with a splash of warm water. Blend until a smooth paste forms, adding more water if necessary.

2 Place the protein powder, peanut butter, goji berries, vanilla and cinnamon, if using, into a large mixing bowl and add 2 tablespoons of the date paste. Mix the ingredients together well until a thick dough forms. Taste at this point and add more vanilla or cinnamon if desired.

3 Roll the mixture into even-sized balls and lay them out on a piece of non-stick baking paper. Place the balls in the fridge to set for 30 minutes, then serve chilled. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.