Almond and apricot rice balls
These apricot and almond rice balls are rich in carbs and healthy fats, and provide fantastic energy to prevent you bonking on long rides
- Total: 40 mins
- inc. 30mins in the fridge
- Makes 10-12 balls
These apricot and almond rice balls are rich in carbohydrate and healthy fats, and provide fantastic energy to prevent you bonking on long rides.
Individually wrapped, I’d recommend stopping to eat them rather than trying to unwrap one-handed while still cycling!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsps crunchy almond butter
- 4 soft dried apricots,
- Zest of 1/2 lime,
- 250g cooked sushi or pudding rice
Methods
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Step 1
Combine the almond butter, apricots and lime zest in a small bowl.
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Step 2
Cut 10, 10cm x 10 cm squares of cling film, place 1tsp of cooked rice into each square and then spoon a small amount (less than ½ tsp) of the almond butter mixture in the middle of the rice and then cover with a little more rice.
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Step 3
Wrap the cling film around the mixture to form a parcel, and shape the rice into a ball. Twist the top to form a tight seal.
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Step 4
Refrigerate to help the balls firm up. Peel off the cling film, and enjoy!
Mix it up!
3 savoury ball recipes
Sushi style
Swap filling for mashed avocado, chopped smoked salmon, lime zest and pickled ginger.
Coconut crunch
Boil your rice in coconut milk rather than water. Fill with finely-chopped, dried pineapple chunks, coconut flakes and salted cashews.
Pretzel bites
Add broken up pretzel sticks and dark chocolate chips to the filling mix.
Kate Percy
Sports nutrition cook and author 
