These energy balls contain healthy fats, fibre and protein and are packed with minerals.
They are super handy for "grab and go" snacks. Just one of these keeps you going for hours! They are a great brain boost too.
Here's the recipe! (scroll down for nutrient info)
1 cup oats (preferably sprouted)
20 dates
3/4 cup almond meal (non GMO)
1/4 cup flax meal
1 heaped desert spoonful of cocoa or cacao
2 tsp honey *I used runny honey and poured it straight in
a pinch or 2 of salt
1 tsp nutmeg and or cinnamon (optional)
1/4 cup water (or less)
2 squares dark chocolate (ethical) (finely chopped or grated
choice of seeds and extra cocoa to coat.
Place all ingredients into the food processor.
Sprinkle the flax meal, almond meal, salt and any spices through, to ensure they mix well.
Pulse and puree to the desired consistency.
Place bowls with your choice of coatings, such as hemp seeds, pumpkins seeds, sesame seeds, coconut and cocoa.
Shape spoonfuls of the mixture into balls and roll them into the coatings and place in a container. Keep a couple out and freeze the rest.
Keep them small, bite-sized is good!
Nutrition notes:
Oats are an excellent source of energy and fibre. They are also a rich protein source. They provide food for the good gut bacteria, carbs for brain fuel, protein for building muscle and fibre to cleanse the bowel
Dark chocolate contains minerals, such as magnesium and iron plus beneficial antioxidants.
Dates possess antioxidants, fibre, a natural delicious sweet flavour, a range of minerals, including: potassium, iron, magnesium, copper and phosphorus
Spices also contain protective antioxidants
Almond Meal is an excellent source of healthy fats, fibre and protein, plus minerals
Flax also contains useful fats, protein and fibre.
Raw honey is highly beneficial, with digestive enzymes and antioxidants to protect cells from free radicals.
Choose organic/non GMO foods were possible. Especially for nuts and seeds.
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