No-Bake Energy Ball Recipe

Prep Time 30

Servings 15 balls

Equipment

Baking Sheet

Ingredients

1 lb pitted dates (450g)
2 cups hot water
2 cups walnuts
2 cups almonds
1 cup cocoa powder
1 cup chia seeds
1 cup shredded coconut, plus more for rolling
20 drops Hedessent Tahitian Bean Flavouring
20 drops Hedessent Coffee Espresso Flavouring
10 drops Hedessent Almond Flavouring

Instructions

Add dates to hot water and put in microwave for 2 minutes. Remove from microwave and add Hedessent flavours. Allow dates to soak in water with flavourings until they have softened.
Grind walnuts and almonds to a fine powder in a food processor. Add softened dates and liquid to the processor and mix to a smooth paste. Add chia seed and coconut and mix to combine. Empty into a bowl, cover, and chill in the fridge for an hour.
Scoop balls (a little smaller than golf ball size) and roll in coconut. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container.

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Notes

Adding Hedessent flavourings to the hot water and dates helps to mask the ‘healthy’ date taste and compliments the chocolate flavour. These are a great alternative to granola bars and fun to make with kids. They are a perfect take-along snack after school or the gym. These treats can also be rolled in ground nuts instead of coconut.