Packed with minerals and fibre, these nutritious energy balls by Hotel de Rome’s Head Pastry Chef Matthias Runge make the perfect snack when you’re out and about exploring.
Dish: Sticky date, peanut butter and coconut chip balls, by Head Pastry Chef Matthias Runge
Ingredients (for approx. 20 pieces):
175g pitted dates
30g peanuts
100g oat flakes
125g peanut butter
½tsp salt
30g coconut flakes
3tsp cocoa powder
3tsp dried fruits
Method:
- Soak the dates in lukewarm water for 10 minutes
- Crush the peanuts
- Thoroughly mix all of the ingredients in a food processor. Form the dough into bite-sized balls and place them in the fridge
- Decorate with coconut flakes, cocoa powder or dried fruits before serving.
If you’re peckish between meals try our Afternoon Tea in Hotel de Rome’s Opera Court.