These no-bake energy balls are one of my favourite on-the-go snacks. Quick, easy and everyone loves them! They store well in the freezer, so go ahead and make lots!
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup pecans
1 cup of almonds
3 cups MEDJOOL dates
2 TBSP cocoa
2 TBS cinnamon or carob powder
DIRECTIONS
1. Soak the dates in hot water. Drain, but save the date water in the event more moisture is needed later.
2. In a food processor, process the nuts and dry ingredients, then add the dates. If a bit of moisture is needed, use the saved date soak water.
3. Scoop out with a spoon and form balls in your hands or use a mini ice-cream scooper.
4. Roll them in unsweetened coconut, cocoa or cinnamon. Or try rolling them in all 3 together!
You can use whatever variation of nuts you want. Stick to only one type if it is easier.
You can also make non chocolate ones with a bit of fresh lemon juice and a bit of grated lemon rind or oranges. Once you get the base down you can really play around with them.
Time Saver: If you don’t feel like rolling them, you can flatten them into a pan to make bars, freeze for 20 minutes minimum, cut into bars. Store them in your freezer.
I would love to hear about what type of variations you make! Comment below.

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