Cacao Energy Balls

INGREDIENTS

(Makes about 15 energy balls)

2 tbsp raw cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder)

220g pitted dates

190g almonds

2 tbsp almond butter

2 tbsp coconut oil

METHOD

1.      Place the almonds in a food processor and pulse until crushed into small pieces.

2.      Add the dates and coconut oil and pulse until well mixed.

3.      Add the cacao and almond butter and pulse again until all ingredients are fully combined.

4.      Use a tablespoon to spoon out some mixture and roll into a ball. Continue until the bowl is empty.

5.      For the perfect consistency, refrigerate in an airtight container for an hour before eating.

Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

TIP: Most schools are nut-free these days so we often make this recipe by swapping the almonds for 50:50 pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds, and replacing the almond butter with pumpkin seed butter - it works brilliantly and means the kids can still take them to school!