Healthy Cocoa Balls

Healthy Cocoa Balls - Easy Meals with Video Recipes by Chef Joel Mielle - RECIPE30

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Simple to make healthy snacks!

They taste so good, no one will believe these are actually healthy yet they are packed with goodness. These energy balls are loaded with fruits, nuts, natural sugars and healthy oils. Plus they are simple to make, just measure the ingredients, throw them in your food processor blitz, then roll in shredded coconut. This recipe makes 24, but as I keep picking at it I usually get around 20. Best to store them in the fridge, eat them cold or take them out 20 minutes before serving. They also make a great gift idea, wrap them up in cellophane with a tied ribbon or string, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy my Healthy Cocoa Balls.

Ingredients

For the mixture
½ cup raw almonds
¼ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup pumpkin seeds
½ cup rolled oats
12 dates
½ shredded coconut
1 cup raisins
1 tbsp cocoa
3 tbsp coconut oil
For the coating
½ cup shredded coconut

Steps

Step 1
In a food processor, add all the mixture ingredients and blitz until medium fine. Take a little out, squeeze it together in your clean hand, if it falls apart, blitz a little longer and try again.
Step 2
In a large plate or bowl, place the shredded coconut for your coating.
Step 3
Make sure your hands are thoroughly washed then take one tablespoon or a small cookie scoop and scoop out one portion. Place it in the palm of your hand, squeeze tightly to pack it together, then roll using both hands. Place in shredded coconut, roll it to coat then roll again between your hands to smoothen.
Step 4
Cover, refrigerate and take out 30 minutes before serving.

Little Tips

These will also be fine at room temperature but nutrients will perish faster.

Don't throw away leftover shredded coconut, sprinkle them on your breakfast oats in the mornings.

Recipe tags: Healthy Cocoa Balls

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