Sports Nutrition Guide
Sour Cherry Energy Bites
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Timing: Pre-Workout
Recommended for consumption before exercise.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Rolled Oats (90g)
- 2 Tbsp Chia Seeds (30g)
- 2 Tbsp Desiccated Coconut (30g)
- 3 Tbsp Dried Sour Cherries (60g)
- 4 Tbsp Unsweetened Peanut Butter (125g)
- 5 Tsp Honey (100g)
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 4 Squares Dark Chocolate (80%) (40g)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly in a deep bowl.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 1 hour to set.
- Shape the chilled mixture into bite-sized balls.
- Melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler, dip each energy ball into the melted chocolate, and arrange them on a flat plate. Refrigerate until the chocolate coating hardens.
- Makes 20 servings.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Calories
94.4 kcal
Carbohydrates
11.2 g
Fat
4.45 g
Protein
2.4 g
Sodium
2.8 mg
Potassium
72.6 mg
Magnesium
24.9 mg
Health Benefits
- Rolled oats are a source of avenanthramides, unique antioxidants that reduce oxidative stress induced by intense exercise. Pre-workout oat intake helps lower exercise-induced inflammation and muscle damage.
- Chia seeds are rich in protein and dietary fiber. They contain oligosaccharides, a type of carbohydrate that helps stabilize blood glucose levels and delay fatigue, preventing sudden energy crashes during physical activity.
- Dried sour cherries, peanut butter, and chia seeds provide essential electrolytes like potassium and magnesium, which help maintain body fluid balance and prevent muscle cramps.