Energy Balls

Yield:  Approx 20

·        1 cup medjool dates

·        1/2 cup raw cashews (can use other nuts and/or seeds)

·        1/4 cup maca powder (optional – but excellent energy source)

·        2 tbsp cacao powder (plus extra for dusting/rolling or desiccated coconut)

·        1/4 cup cacao nibs

·        2 tbsp chia seeds or desiccated coconut (chia better a balancing blood sugar)

·        1-2 tbsp cold water or orange juice or lemon juice

1.      In food processor, process cashews/seeds until a finely chopped sticky

2.      Add in cacao powder/maca powder and mix until blended.

3.      Add chopped dates, cacao nibs, chia seeds and 1-2 tbsp water and mix until a combined sticky mixture. Should form a doughy ball.

4.       Form into little balls and dust with cacao powder or desiccated coconut to shape into smooth round balls. (Note: this is really messy - hence the extra cacao).