LA Whey protein bites

The ideal afternoon bite, these energy-boosting protein balls are crammed with nutritious pecans, dates, chia seeds and sesame seeds, and flavoured with LA Whey protein, tahini, honey and cinnamon. Taking just 12 minutes to prepare, there's no better way to fight the afternoon slump!

INGREDIENTS

• 20ml (3/4fl oz) coconut oil
• 30g (1oz) tahini
• 25g (1oz) honey
• 30g (1oz) pecans, finely chopped
• 20g (3/4oz) dates, finely chopped
• 70g (2 1/2oz) almond butter
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 30g (1oz) sesame seeds
• tbsp chia seeds
• 2 scoops LA Whey protein

DIRECTIONS

1. Melt the coconut oil over a low heat. Remove from the heat and add the tahini and honey.

2. Mix the remaining ingredients with the coconut oil mixture.

3. Place in the fridge for 30 mins, or until firm.

4. Use your hands to roll into 8, walnut-sized protein balls. Store in the fridge.

5. Enjoy

BEST TIMES TO EAT

• Post training

• Upon waking

• 30 minnutes before your workout

• Whenever you feel hungry and want to increase your protein macros