Low on energy - Try the Classic Cacao balls with power packed ingredients
Raw Cacao Energy Balls are nutrient- power packed with nuts and are naturally sweetened with dates. Easy to carry snack and serves to be incredibly tasty satisfying the sweet tooth cravings too.
Equipment
- Food processor
- Blender
- Air tight container
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw almonds soaked and dried
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts soaked and dried
- 1 cup sattu
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp pink Himalayan salt
- 3/4 cup dates chopped
- 1-2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Pulse the almonds, walnuts, sattu, cacao and salt in a food processor until the nuts break down and combine with the other ingredients.
- Add the dates and a tablespoon of water and run the food processor until the mixture becomes thick and sticky.
- You should be able to squeeze a bit of the mixture between your fingers. If it’s too loose and crumbly, add another tablespoon of water and process until everything comes together.
- Scoop pieces of the mixture and roll it into balls between your palms, slightly smaller than the size of a golf ball.
- Line them up on the baking sheet and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least an hour, overnight if possible.
- Sprinkle some fresh/dry coconut over the balls. (optional)
- Store the raw cacao energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
- Raw cacao is a storehouse of antioxidants that have a positive effect on heart and brain health and inflammation.
- Cacao and dates, both contain great levels of magnesium, which is an essential mineral during times of stress and helps you to feel more relaxed.
- These balls serve as great snack or dessert. It’s a great snack to carry during travel or hikes.
- Raw cacao is not to be confused for cocoa. Cacao is made by cold-pressing raw cacao beans ensuring that no nutrients are lost by heat treating.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 67.8gFat: 8.75g
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