Stuffed Energy Balls
Whoever is responsible for the idea that we should mash a bunch of healthy ingredients into one little ball as a snack is an absolute genius in my book. Moreish snack balls, bliss balls, energy bites, call them what you like, are one of the easiest things to make, and they are a perfect little nutrient-dense bite for a satisfying and beneficial snack! This recipe is full of healthy ingredients like protein, healthy carbohydrates and fats along with fibre, minerals and vitamins. Pop one of these babies into your mouth and you get a boost of energy and satisfy sweet cravings in an instant. They also look and taste delicious and are a great way of incorporating healthy stuff into your diet. Mixed in one bowl, these easy yummy no-bake energy balls are the perfect healthy snack for busy families. They are packed with great flavor and nutrition. Feel free to play around with the recipe and include what works for you. Energy balls are a great, easy-to-transport snack. These are deliciously sweet, with a creamy, oozy, nutty filling. Take a few with you to keep you charged all day or enjoy as a simple evening snack with a cup of tea or coffee.
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds or cashews
- 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
- 2 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- Extra toasted sesame seeds to roll balls in
Instructions
- Add the almonds, dates, coconut, cocoa powder and sesame seeds to a food processor.Blend until broken down and mixture becomes sticky and holds together when pressed between your fingers.Be careful not to over process as its nice to have some different sized ‘bits’ in your energy balls.Scoop 2 tablespoons of the mixture into your palm and form into a ball.Use your finger to create a crater in the center of the ball. Spoon about ½ teaspoon of peanut butter into the crater.Cupping the filled ball, pinch the edges closed around the peanut butter.Roll the filled energy ball back into a round sphere.Transfer it to a plate. Repeat with the remaining mixture and peanut butter. Roll in toasted sesame seeds. Store these energy balls in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.Store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
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