Nutrient packed snacks to boost your energy

Check out these simple snacks from Merge Health Nutritionist Marina as a stress therapy to boost your energy and mental focus:

Pick-me up protein balls

4 tbsp LSA mix or 1 scoop protein powder

2 tbsp (mixed seeds – pumpkin and sunflower seeds)

2 tbsp raw cacao

2 heaped tbsp almond butter

3 tbsp almond meal

1 tbsp melted coconut oil

2 tbsp rice malt syrup (can also use honey, 4 dates or vanilla bean paste to taste)

Melt coconut oil in microwave or stovetop. In a mixing bowel mix dry and wet ingredients to create a dough consistency. If too wet or dry just add more water/dry ingredients. Roll into balls and refrigerate. EASY! 

Energiser smoothie

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 scoop protein powder (Medi Restore in clinic)

½ frozen banana, small handful of blueberries

1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseed meal

1 tsp MCT oil 

1 tbsp Nut butter

1 teaspoon raw cacao

1 teaspoon of honey or stevia granule/drops

Cacao nibs, sunflower seeds, pepitas (for decoration + superfood powers)

Blend and enjoy!

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If you want to learn more about a good gut health diet for you, book an appointment with one of our practitioners here at Merge Health today.