Lentil is my favourite plant based protein. Lentils are sustainable, healthy, affordable and incredibly versatile. A fibre-rich, plant-based diet that includes lentils and other pulses is linked to a lower risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some types of cancer.
I wanted to make a portable savory snack that someone can easily take to work or gym with them. So I came up with these no bake lentil balls.
These nutritious bites are easy to make and perfect for children to get involved with!
Enjoy
Recipe adapted from Lentil Power Bites.Â
If you like this recipe, you might also want to try this delicious Chocolate Chia Power Balls.Â
No Bake Lentil Power Balls
These No-Bake Lentil Power Balls are so delicious and packed full of protein and fibre from lentils.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 bananas, ripe
- 1.5 cup prunces (or Medjool dates)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp Allspice (or cinnamon, nugget or your favourite baking spice)
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet or two with parchment or wax paper.
- Rinse lentils and transfer them to a small saucepan. Cover them with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Drain lentils and transfer them to a small mixing bowl. Set the lentils aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the peanut butter, coconut oil, bananas, prunes, and cocoa powder, spice, oats, seeds and chocolate chips.
- Roll into tablespoon sized balls and and place on the baking sheet.
- Cover and refrigerate or freeze for an hour. The balls will become more solid and ready to eat.
- Store in air tight container in the fridge to snack on during the week, or freeze until you are ready to nibble.
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