Raw Cacao Amaze-Balls
Originally published 17/02/15
What can I say, these balls are just little powerhouses filled with goodness. Hence why I’ve called them Amaze-balls! Also known as bliss or protein balls…
So easy to make (seriously, like, less than 10mins) and great at keeping that sweet tooth at bay without all the added sugar. I usually make up a batch through the week and keep in the fridge. Perfect with a cup of herbal tea. And best of all these little gems are dairy, gluten and refined sugar free!
Unlike consuming your regular ultra-processed chocolate bar, these little guys will give you that energy boost you need without the crash. Healthy fats from the coconut oil, cashews and almonds, antioxidant rich raw cacao (what cocoa is before it is highly refined), protein and omega-3s from the chia seeds = an abundance of vitamins and minerals, satiety and well…bliss!
Always a hit at get togethers, why not give them a go and get creative!
Makes 10-15 balls
Ingredients
1 cup soft medjool dates (pitted)
1.5 cup raw almonds/cashews/walnuts (preferably soaked overnight to aid in digestion)
2 Tbs cacao powder
2 Tbs chia seeds
2 Tbs buckinis (activated buckwheat)
2 Tbs coconut oil
2 tsp maca powder
1 tsp cinnamon
3 Tbs desiccated coconut
Instructions
Start by placing the nuts in the blender and pulse until you get a rough consistency.
Once the nuts have been ground down a bit, add all other ingredients except the desiccated coconut and blend for 20-30 seconds or so. You want the mix to come together nicely. It should be a bit sticky, but not with lumps of dates in it.
In a small bowl, add the desiccated coconut.
Using a teaspoon, scoop the mixture out and roll into balls with your hands and roll in the coconut. (Try not to eat any I dare you!) Enjoy!
Notes
You could spice these babies up by adding a tablespoon of your favourite protein powder, a dash of peppermint oil for a choc-mint twist, or as I do sometimes, roll them in chopped up goji berries. The sky is the limit!
