Stuffed energy balls
Serves 8
15 mins
Vegan
Gluten Free
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Energy balls are a great, easy-to-transport snack. These are deliciously sweet, with a creamy, oozy, nutty filling. Take a few with you to keep you charged all day or enjoy as a simple evening snack with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
160
g
soft dates , pits removed
68
g
roasted unsalted cashews
2
tbsp
Dutch processed cocoa powder
1
tbsp
toasted sesame seeds
1
tbsp
ground flaxseeds
1½
tbsp
peanut butter
Instructions
Add the dates , cashews , cocoa powder , sesame seeds , and flaxseeds to a food processor.
Blend until uniform in texture and holds together when pressed between your fingers.
Scoop 2 tbsp of the mixture into your palm and form into a ball.
Use your finger to create a crater in the center of the date ball.
Dollop about ½ tsp of peanut butter into the crater.
Cupping the filled ball, pinch the edges closed around the peanut butter .
Roll the filled energy ball back into a sphere.
Transfer it to a plate. Repeat with the remaining date mixture and peanut butter . If desired, coat with toasted sesame seeds or cocoa powder . Enjoy!
Nutrition
kcal
138
fat
6.7 g
saturates
1.3 g
carbs
19.9 g
sugar
13.4 g
fibre
2.9 g
protein
3.2 g
salt
0.009 g
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