Cacao & brazil nut energy balls

May 24, 2017 | Quick Meals / Snacks | 0 comments

A great, filling energy ball which will last you for a few days in the fridge.  Oats are great source of slow release energy and the combination of protein from the nuts and fat from the coconut oil will help to slow your digestion down further keeping you feeling full for longer.

Ingredients:

Makes 3-4 medium balls 

  • 5 medjool dates (pits removed)
  • ½ cup pf oats (45 grams)
  • ½ cup of brazil nuts(60g)
  • 2 tbs nut butter
  • 1bsp raw cacao powder
  • ½ cup shredded coconut (50g)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Method:

  1. Blitz ingredients in a food processor adding a little water, if needed to form a dough.
  2. Roll into balls and then roll in cacao powder, coconut/ seeds/crushed nuts.