Energy Balls Two Ways
I came up with these energy balls when I was breastfeeding Archie because I had massive cravings for all things sweet! It only took me 5-10 minutes to whip them up with him in a sling, so they’re really easy. Daz loves these after a surf- they’re chocolatey, malty and gooey. Yum! The other ones are packed with good fats and turmeric which is believed to help with everything from digestion to colds.
INGREDIENTS:
Chocolate and Vanilla Balls:
8 medjool dates, pitted
3 Tbs coconut oil
2 Tbs almond butter
3 Tbs cacao
1 Tbs cacao nibs, plus extra for rolling
2 Tbs LSA
2 Tbs vanilla flavoured protein powder
1/4 tsp vanilla bean powder or extract
1 Tbs shredded coconut, plus extra for rolling
1 Tbs chia seeds
Fig and Turmeric Moon Balls:
225g (1 1/2 cups) cashew nuts
4-5 dried figs
2 Tbs vanilla protein powder
1 Tbs coconut oil
1 Tbs almond or peanut butter
1 Tbs vanilla bean powder or extract
1 Tbs honey
1 Tbs chia seeds
1 Tbs ground turmeric
METHOD:
Chocolate and Vanilla Balls:
Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blitz until mixed thoroughly. If the mixture seems a bit dry, add some coconut oil or almond butter. If it seems too wet, add a dry ingredient like LSA.
Scoop the mixture into a bowl and roll balls between both hands (about a heaped tablespoon for each).
Mix the cacao nibs and shredded coconut together and sprinkle them onto a plate. Roll the balls in the mixture.
Place the balls in a container and put them in the fridge for at least an hour to set. Enjoy!
Fig and Turmeric Moon Balls:
Before you get started, make sure you’e not wearing your favourite white tee or using your tea towel as turmeric is one of those spices that stains! Once you’re sorted, put 1/2 a cup of the cashews in a food processor and pulse until until they’re finely chopped and then set aside, as you’ll be rolling your balls in this mixture.
Now place the rest of the ingredients in a food processor and blitz. If it seems too oily, add a bit more of the “dry” ingredient such as protein. If it’s too dry, then add a little more of a “wet” ingredient like coconut oil.
Place the mixture in the fridge for about 30 minutes to cool it down and make rolling easier.
With damp has, roll heaped tablespoons of the mixture into balls and then roll in the chopped cashews. Refrigerate for at least an hour and enjoy!