Description
Almond joy ray energy balls taste like a candy bar but they are packed full of healthy ingredients that won’t give you that sugar crash.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups almonds
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut + more for topping
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 tablespoon coconut butter (optional)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
- Pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cups pitted medjool dates, about 18*
Instructions
- Place in a food processor all the ingredients except dates and the extra shredded coconut for the topping. Pulse until the nuts have become mostly smooth, about 3 minutes.
- Add a handful of dates and process until the mixture becomes slightly sticky. Scrape down the sides and add more dates until the mixture sticks together.
- Use a spoon or a small cookie scoop to form balls. Roll the balls around in the shredded coconut. Do this immediately so that the coconut will stick to the balls. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 hours so that the balls slightly harden before serving.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 weeks or in the freezer for several months.
Notes
*If using a different type of date that is drier soak them in water for 10 minutes to hydrate. Drain the water and proceed as normal.
Adapted from: Give Me Some Oven
