{"id":2290,"date":"2022-12-19T03:35:20","date_gmt":"2022-12-18T16:35:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/snowy\/2022\/12\/19\/fondo-fuel-mocha-energy-balls\/"},"modified":"2022-12-19T03:35:20","modified_gmt":"2022-12-18T16:35:20","slug":"fondo-fuel-mocha-energy-balls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/snowy\/2022\/12\/19\/fondo-fuel-mocha-energy-balls\/","title":{"rendered":"Fondo Fuel: Mocha Energy Balls"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are aiming for the podium, a personal best or simply just want to finish a Gran Fondo distance in one piece, what you eat the day before and during can have a huge impact on your performance.<\/p>\n<p>Energy balls make delicious, handy snacks to eat on-the-go so why not try this recipe, as shared by Cycling Nutritionist Dr Gemma Sampson &#8211;\u00a0 they also freeze well so make a batch and keep them in the freezer ready for your next long ride or event&#8230;. perhaps the 2023 Snowy Classic!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mocha Energy Balls<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><br \/>\n1 cup oats<br \/>\n2\/3 cup desiccated coconut<br \/>\n2 Tbsp cocoa powder<br \/>\n3 Tbsp instant coffee powder*<br \/>\n3 Tbsp chia seeds (optional)<br \/>\n1\/2 cup peanut butter<br \/>\n1\/2 cup honey<\/p>\n<p><strong>Method:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Stir all dry ingredients together into a large bowl. Mix the peanut butter and honey together, pour over the dry ingredients and mix in well until\u00a0 combined. Roll small handfuls of the mixture into balls. Store in a airtight container in the fridge or freezer.<\/p>\n<p>Nutrition (per 18g ball):\u00a0 81kcal, 4.7g fat, 6.7g carbs, 1.5g fibre, 2.1g protein.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr Gemma Sampson is an Advanced Sports Dietitian working with amateur and professional cyclists and triathletes. 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