The Valentine Special, Febraury 2019, Identity Magazine

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IDENTITY GOURMET

Energy Balls

by Soha Darwish Food writer & Critic - Menu Consultant. Diploma in Food Journalism - London, Uk

I am sure you’ve come across those delicious healthy treats, which are miraculously gluten free and dairy-free. Most recipes for these bites are also vegan, as long as they don’t include bee honey, which is essential for taste purposes as well as for boosting the nutritional value of some recipes. They will certainly seal the deal for you; a perfect end to your healthy meal, without throwing away all the good work that you’ve been doing to your body.

here on the natural sweetness of the components, which is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet cravings.

They are also perfect for snacking; one or two balls along with a cup of coffee or tea will do the trick. Also, a perfect companion for gym addicts before and after working out. If you are having them as a pre-workout snack then allow 1-2 hours before you start exercising, it will boost your energy setting up for a successful gym session. As for post workout These treats are incredibly packed with proteins, snacking, they will effectively repair muscle tissues fibres and essential fats - no wonder they are and replenish glycogen stores. called energy balls - I want to say energy bullets as the energy surge they provide our bodies is Luckily, they are so easy to make, store and are done incomparable to their small size. Nevertheless, you in batches. The varieties for these divine treats are should always be conscious of the quantity you infinite, I am suggesting 4 recipes here, and will consume. Even though no sugar is added, they still then leave you to unleash both your imagination have a significant number of calories. We are relying and cravings!

Chocolate Lovers: A vegan delight for chocolate lovers, delivering bittersweet notes of cocoa and dates. Just what you need to soothe your chocolate desires and even sometimes to reassure you that things will eventually get better. Shopping Basket: ½ cup cashews - ½ cup almonds (peeled) – ¼ cup dark cocoa (sugar-free) – 1 cup mejdool dates – ½ cup of oat bran - ½ tsp vanilla extract – 3 tbsp nut milk or water – pinch of salt. 54 February 2019


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