Recent research in Ireland shows that 65% of women (and about 1 in 2 women & men) did not meet the recommended adequate intake for selenium, so I came up with this recipe using selenium rich Brazil nuts to help plug this nutrient gap. Selenium has oodles of roles in the body from;
- production of sperm (& male fertility),
- maintenance of healthy hair and nails,
- supporting the immune system,
- Helping to achieve thyroid function,
- Protecting cells from oxidative stress.
Also, when you’re deprived of adequate sleep you tend to crave more sugar, enjoy eating it more AND are hungrier. With 3 kids, the youngest being 4y, and each of them often waking at night, here I am trying to give my body what it’s asking for coupled with what research suggests I need!
Plus, utensils are dishwasher proof and I’ve made the process quicker by making bars instead of energy balls. Efficiency is guaranteed with my recipes.
Ingredients
- 400g dates
- 200g Brazil nuts
- 4 dsp peanut butter
- 2 scoops of chocolate whey.
How to make them
- Place everything into a processor.
- Blend. Use a little water (just a drop) if needed (too dry).
- Squish into a tin covered with parchment. Cover the top of the mixture with parchment, and using your hand squish the mixture down until it’s flattened.
- (you can use this technique with any energy ball recipes. Turning energy balls into energy bars saves time, and is less messy)
- Place in the fridge to set.
- Slice into squares and store in a box in the fridge.
Nutritional Information
Makes 25
125kcal and 4g protein for one square
