Almond Butter Cacao Energy Balls
Vegan | Refined Sugar Free | Dairy Free
Makes: 15 large balls
Prep: 10 mins
Set: 1 hr
Almond butter & cacao energy balls are a quick and easy way to satisfy a sweet craving or give you the extra boost you need to get through a busy day. Packed with nutrients these balls are sure to hit the spot. Almond butter is a great source of protein so teamed with oats it is the perfect snack to keep you going for longer. These balls are best kept in the freezer giving them a fudgy texture.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 cup organic OWN Pitted dates – soaked
- ½ cup organic OWN rolled oats
- ½ cup OWN organic desiccated coconut
- ½ cup OWN organic cashews
- ½ cup OWN organic almonds
- ¼ cup OWN organic Pepitas
- ¼ cup OWN organic sunflower seeds
- 2 tbsp OWN organic chia seeds
- ¼ cup OWN fresh almond butter
- ¼ cup OWN organic cacao powder
Method:
- Soak dates in boiling water
- Add oats, coconut, cashews, almonds, Pepitas, sunflower seeds, chia seeds & cacao powder to blender and pulse until nuts are crushed up (I prefer chunkier balls so I only pulse slightly but if you like smooth texture blend a lot)
- Drain dates and add to blender along with almond butter – blend until combined (if the mixture seems a bit dry or crumbly add a touch of water.
- Roll into balls and place in container in freezer or fridge to set
Enjoy,
Recipe by Emily Smith
@emjoysmith_
