In a hurry? Don’t worry! These are the ULTIMATE 6 ingredient pre-workout bites!

These 6 ingredient pre-workout bites are easy and quick to make- plus they provide many essential nutrients. These are perfect before a workout or as a dessert. They give you the perfect “boost” with added benefits. If you love something chocolaty and sweet, you will love these sweet treats! 

You only need 6 ingredients that you probably already have or are easy to get, I promise you will thank me for this!

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6 ingredient pre-workout bites

These ultimate easy raw energy bites provide many essential nutrients and energy. They are perfect before a workout or as a snack.  If you love something chocolaty and sweet, you will love these sweet treats!

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Total Time 10 mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Servings 20 bites

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup medjool dates
• 1 cup almonds
• 1 scoop protein powder
• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 2 tbsp hemp seeds
• 2 tbsp cacao

Instructions

 

• Place all the ingredients in a food processor
• Blend until completely mixed
• Form  small balls and place them on a tray
• Place the tray with the balls in the freezer for 10 minutes
• Enjoy!

Keyword energy, energy balls, healthy fats, pre workout, protein, snack

The ingredients in this recipe provide AMAZING benefits your body will love. In my opinion, the star of this recipe are the hemp seeds.They are rich in essential fats, omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. Consuming omega-3’s before a workout helps support blood flow to your muscles so that you can get more from your workout. They also add a boost of protein and minerals to support muscle, metabolism, and your mitochondria. If it couldn’t get any better, they may also help reduce symptoms associated with PMS and menopause due to the high levels of gamma-linolenic acid. This combined with almonds and coconut flakes add the perfect amount of healthy fats for prolonged energy.

Dates are responsible for the sweetness of this recipe, they are high in nutrients, antioxidants and fiber, which promote a healthy digestion.

Cacao also contains high levels of antioxidants and it is a great source of iron, magnesium, and calcium. It contains powerful PMS fighting benefits.

Your muscles will LOVE this recipe as much as your tastebuds will!

Recipe inspired and created by:

Mariana Lozano

@marianalozano00