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Raw Energy Superfood Balls

These are the perfect snack, dessert or even pressie. My awesomely inspiring mate Faustina, who tested this recipe for me, asked if the caffeine in them would keep her awake. The answer is no, since there’s only a small amount of cacao and it has very little caffeine compared to tea or coffee anyway. Also, raw cacao is a natural source of the mineral magnesium which actually helps to calm you down and relax you ...

Raw Energy Superfood Balls

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ingredients

1 cup Activated Almonds
1 cup Activated Walnuts
2 cups medjool dates, pitted
2 tbsp LSA
2 tbsp Chia Seeds see product
3 tbsp Coconut Oil, melted see product
3 tablespoons Cacao Powder see product
1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
60 g (1⁄2 cup) Goji Berries
3 tbsp Chia Seeds see product
3 tbsp Fine Coconut see product
3 tbsp Almonds, chopped
3 tbsp Goji Berries, chopped

method

Step 11. Place all the ingredients in a food processor and whizz for 30 seconds or more, depending on the strength of your processor. If the mixture seems too thick to easily form into balls, add 1⁄4 cup water and whizz again.
Step 22. Roll teaspoons of the mixture into little balls using your hands.
Step 3Tip: ‘LSA’ is ground linseed, sunflower seeds and almonds — a major nutrient hit!
Step 43. Combine the chia seeds, coconut, almonds and goji berries in a large bowl and give them a good mix-up.
Step 54. Roll the balls in your topping mix to coat and place half in the fridge for munching over the next few days, and the rest in a plastic container in the freezer for another time.