As of late, an obsession with energy balls has taken over me. These are super versatile and you can make them to suit your dietary needs – gluten-free, dairy-free energy balls are the perfect treat for me!
They take just minutes to make, they’re packed with loads of protein, fat and fiber, and they they make the perfect bite-sized snack! You can easily swap out any nuts/seeds to suit your preference. Please note that I guesstimate everything and only eyeball my measurements, so feel free to do some improvising!
Ingredients:
6-10 Pitted Dates
1 cup Natural Peanut Butter
1/2 cup Pistachios
1/2 cup Cashews
1/2 cup dark chocolate (at least 70% cacao – can get dairy-free)
4T cacao nibs
4T Rolled Oats (gluten-free optional)
4T Chia Seeds
4T Hemp Hearts
1-2 Maple Syrup*/honey*
*optional
Instructions:
- Soak dates in water for 10 mins
- Pulse nuts & chocolate in food processor until they’re tiny bits, and then set aside
- Pulse dates in food processor until they’s in small little pieces
- Combine all ingredients and pulse once more in food processor until combined
- Add maple syrup and/or honey if too dry (should be sticky and firm in consistency)
- Shape into balls using the warmth of your hands, then set in the fridge or freezer to harden
Et voila! You’re done!
