Chocolate energy balls rich in protein, omega 3 fatty acids and fiber are a great alternative to processed food for healthy snacking. While eating it provides nutrition to the body, it is also very easy to make.
With the onset of winter one has to face pain and swelling in the joints. Apart from this, dryness of the skin also starts increasing. To get relief from these problems, it is necessary to include Omega 3 fatty acids in the diet. In such a situation, instead of processed food, chocolatey energy balls rich in protein, omega 3 fatty acids and fiber are a great option for snacking. While eating it provides nutrition to the body, it is also very easy to make. Chocolate energy balls recipe provides many benefits to the body for taking care of health in winter. Let us know the method of making it and the benefits it provides.
Why is Omega 3 fatty acid necessary? (Importance of Omega 3 fatty acid)
Dietician Anjali Mukherjee tells that there are three types of Omega 3 fatty acids, alpha linolenic acid i.e. ALA, the second is eicosapentaenoic acid i.e. EPA and the third is docosahexaenoic acid i.e. DHA. This fatty acid, present in many foods including walnuts, flax seeds and chia seeds, strengthens health. This relieves stress and heart diseases can be cured. Apart from this, it also helps in removing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder found in children.
Use these ingredients to make chocolate energy balls, know their benefits
1. Flax seeds
By including flax seeds in the diet, the body gets alpha linolenic acid. Adequate quantity is found. The amount of soluble and insoluble fiber present in it helps in boosting digestion. The amount of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats present in it helps in healthy weight management by reducing the storage of calories. Besides, including it in the diet also boosts brain health.
2. Consume walnuts
According to the National Institute of Health, the amount of polyphenol compounds present in walnuts helps in removing oxidative stress and inflammation. The group of polyphenols are called ellagitannins. By consuming walnuts, the good bacteria present in the stomach convert ellagitannin into urolithin compound, which can reduce inflammation. By consuming it, the body gets Omega 3 fatty acids, magnesium and amino acid arginine.
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3. Pumpkin seeds are beneficial
By consuming pumpkin seeds rich in Omega 3, the body gets ginsium, iron, fiber and protein. According to the American Heart Association, consuming pumpkin seeds provides polyunsaturated fats to the body. With this the body gets good fats. It can be eaten by baking, roasting and soaking. Apart from this, phytic acid is found in pumpkin seeds, which helps in absorbing nutrients by binding them in the digestive system.
4. Pistachios are rich in healthy fatty acids
Alpha linoleic acid is found in pistachios. This helps in reducing the amount of bad cholesterol in the body and increasing good cholesterol. By consuming it the body gets protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. By eating this, the problem of high blood pressure can also be avoided. After peeling it, instead of removing the light pink layer, eating it along with it gives the body a higher amount of fiber.
Chocolate Energy Balls
To make it we need
Flax seeds 1/2 cup
Walnuts 1/2 cup
Almonds 1/4 cup
Pumpkin seeds 1/4 cup
Seedless dates 8 to 10
Pistachios 1/2 cup
Jaggery 1 cup
cocoa powder 1/2 cup
Learn step by step recipe to make it
- First of all, put flax seeds and sesame seeds in a pan and dry roast them. After that add almonds and walnuts in the pan and roast them.
- After this add pumpkin seeds and pistachios and fry for some time. Now prepare powder of everything.
- Prepare a thick paste of seedless dates by adding 1 to 2 spoons of water. Now add ghee in the pan and melt the jaggery in it.
- Mix jaggery in powder and also add half cup cocoa powder.
- Now knead the mixture with hands and shape it into laddu. Garnish the prepared laddu with dry fruits and serve.
