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Featured recipe
Ricotta
& Cherry
Protein Balls
Full of goodness, these balls
are the ideal treat.
Recipe courtesy of Dairy Australia
For more recipes visit:
http://www.legendairy.com.au/
MAKES: 50
DIFFICULTY: EASY
PREPARATION: 20 MINS
1/4 cup
2/3 cup
250g
2 Tbsp
1/4 cup

1/4 cup
1/4 cup
1 tsp
1/3 cup

oatbran
hazelnut meal
reduced fat firm ricotta
honey
chopped dried cherries
or cranberries
chopped dried pears
skim milk powder
cinnamon (optional)
chia seeds (we used a
combination of black and white)
Mix oatbran, hazelnut meal, ricotta,
honey, dried fruit, skim milk powder
and cinnamon in a large bowl until well
combined.
Using clean hands, roll heaped
teaspoonfuls of ricotta mixture into balls
and coat in the chia seeds.
NUTRITION (PER SERVE)
Energy (kj) 677, Protein (g) 6.7,
Fat: Total (g) 8.1, Saturated (g) 1.9,
Carbohydrates (g) 16.4, Sugars (g) 12.2,
Dietary Fibre (g) 3.5, Sodium (mg) 60,
Calcium (mg) 138, Iron (mg) 0.5
HANDY TIPS:
Serve balls with a glass of milk
or yoghurt for a protein boost.
Balls will keep refrigerated for
up to 3 days. For easy coating,
put chia seeds in a resealable
container, add balls, reseal
and shake until coated.
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