Sticky date, peanut butter and coconut chip balls
Packed with minerals and fibre, these nutritious energy balls by Hotel de Rome’s Head Pastry Chef Matthias Runge make the perfect snack when you’re out and about exploring.
Dish: Sticky date, peanut butter and coconut chip balls, by Head Pastry Chef Matthias Runge
Ingredients (for approx. 20 pieces):
175g pitted dates
30g peanuts
100g oat flakes
125g peanut butter
½tsp salt
30g coconut flakes
3tsp cocoa powder
3tsp dried fruits
Method:
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