High Fibre Chocolate Protein Balls

Poo balls. Well, thats what I'm calling them. I made these little healthy chocolate balls to increase the fibre in my diet. I hope to god that it works!! Everything in these little balls of goodness is high in fibre and have numerous health benefits!

First up, Cocao powder. Its amazing. Not only for making these balls taste like christmas day but for the health benefits such as:

•   An excellent source of antioxidants

•   Contains one of the highest dietary sources of magnesium

•   One ounce has an amazing 9 grams of fibre

•   One ounce contains 4 grams of protein 

•   One ouch contains 6% of daily value of iron

•   Contains over 300 compounds includes calcium, protein, magnesium, copper, zinc and iron

•   Super high concentration of antioxidants

•   Contains 4 different neurotransmitters that promotes a positive outlook and acts as an anti-depressant

•   Contains essential fatty acids which help to decrease appetite

•   Can help to decrease appetite

•   Can help to decrease blood pressure

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Next is chia seeds:

•   Excellent source of healthy omega fatty acids - 700% more than salmon

•   Contains 500% more calcium than milk

•   More antioxidents than flaxseeds or blueberries

•   Excellent source of dietary fibre with 6g

•   Contains 20% of easily digestible protein

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Almond meal/flour:

•   Helps to regulate cholesterol and blood pressure

•   A natural energy booster

•   Loaded with protein, calcium and fibre

•   High in antioxidants

•   Can help to reduce the risk of heart disease

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Coconut Oil:

•   Super high in lauric acid

•   Rich in antioxidants

•   Contains natural microbial and anti-bacterial agents

•   Helps to improve metabolism

•   Improves cholesterol levels

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Seseame Seeds:

•   High in calcium at 35% daily value

•   Excellent antioxidant

•   Daily value of 44% manganese and 31% magnesium

•   Daily value of 73% copper and 29%iron

•   Helps to reduce inflammation and lower cholesterol

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Protein Powder:

•   Facilitates muscle toning and endurance

•   Antioxidants, vitamins and mineral

•   Suitable for vegetarians and gluten free

•   18.8g of protein per serve (the drink made up, not the balls)

•   High protein, low fat, low carbs

Because these babies have protein and coconut oil, they will fill you up for longer and keep you satisfied. Increased fibre in the diet also contributes to numerous health benefits including keeping regular and lowering cholesterol. 

There are so many possibilities with these! They are awesome! You can roll them in anything you like for even more of a benefit - Sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, carob powder, cacao nibs, chia seeds, coconut (i used this) or even hemp seeds.

These are the exact ingredients that i used, you can change brands and use organic for added benefits.

Recipe below!

Ingredients 

I cup of almond flour/meal (I used meal)

I scoop (or serving) of chocolate protein powder (any brand, i used BODY - shaping protein for women)

1/4 cup sesame seeds

1/4 cup chia seeds

1/4 cup cacao powder

1/2 cup nut butter (i used almond and chia)

1 tbsp melted coconut oil

2-3 tbsp pure maple syrup (i didn't have this so i used extra coconut oil)

Combine all ingredients, roll in balls and roll in preferred coating. 

These will make 10 large balls or 20 small balls

Keep in the fridge!