Recipe courtesy of Watercress.
Watercress Power Balls: Great To Eat Before Or After Exercise. Hello friends, so how are you today? Do you also fancy making some Watercress Power Balls? Autumn’s the time to heave a sigh of relief, store away the bikini and snuggle back into all-forgiving, baggy jumpers and boots.
But you know you shouldn’t – you should carry on with that exercise regime to keep the body beautiful and healthy, whatever the time of year. Here’s a recipe that might make it all a little easier.
These Watercress Power Balls are great to eat before or after exercise for added energy, but to be honest, they taste so great they’re perfect simply as a healthy snack at your desk!
How To Make Watercress Power Balls:
Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 0
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
20g watercress
30g pumpkin seeds
40g Medjool dates
25g whole hazelnuts
Pinch of ground turmeric
10g puffed brown rice
Pinch of cinnamon
1 tsp cacao powder
Pinch of Himalayan pink salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
5g chia seeds
1 tsp Manuka honey
Juice of ½ an orange
Watercress Power Balls Method:
1. Firstly, pick the watercress leaves off the stalks and finely chop.
2. Place the pumpkin seeds in a food processor and blend until chopped to a crumb-like consistency. Reserve half of the pumpkin seeds on a plate and add the rest back to the blender.
3. Add all other ingredients to the blender. Blend on full power until everything is thoroughly combined and the mixture has come together, which may take a few minutes.
4. Divide into 12 balls and roll in the ground pumpkin seeds to coat.
5. Last but not least, the balls can be kept for 3-5 days in a refrigerated airtight container.
Recipe c/o: Give yourself a hygge this Autumn and enjoy these delicious, heart-warming recipes. For these and other inspiring recipe ideas, visit Watercress. recipe photography credited: Lara Jane Thorpe.
So what do you think of these Watercress Power Balls?
Do you also fancy making some?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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These sound like an interesting combination!
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Claire, when I saw watercress I had to check this out. I love watercress and have never had it in anything at all like this! What a great combination of tastes and textures.
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Thanks for the comment 🙂
These look so yummy and would also make really great appetizers!
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Thanks for the comment Mary 🙂
Thanks for the recipe–it looks really delicious and I've pinned it 🙂 However, as stated in the party guidelines, Vintage Charm is for vintage inspired decor and projects. Food links are not included.
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Aww I'm sorry. I will add some vintage posts next time.
We will love your Watercress Power Balls, can't wait to try them! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week and come back to see us real soon!Miz Helen
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I have never eaten watercress. These look very intriguing and flavourful. Pinning to my appetizer board. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for stopping by and the pin.
Claire, these energy balls look incredible – not only in terms of the gorgeous photography, but also the balls themselves which are such a powerhouse snack!! I'm featuring these at the Friday Favorites linky party this week, so hop over to see all the features. Happy Friday! 🙂
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Thanks for the feature. This is a guest post, isn't it amazing 🙂