Cacao & coconut power balls

~Ingredients~

12 Medjool dates

 1 cup almond meal

 1/2 cup shredded coconut, plus 1/3 cup extra for rolling

 1/3 cup coconut oil

 1/3 cup cacao powder

 1 tablespoon chia seeds

~Method~

Step 1

Place dates in a medium bowl and cover with water. Stand for 1 hour. Drain and discard seeds.

Step 2

Process dates, almond meal, shredded coconut, coconut oil, cacao powder and chia seeds until mixture comes together. Transfer to a bowl and stand for 20 minutes for chia seeds to soften.

Step 3

Place remaining coconut in a shallow dish.

Step 4

Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls. Roll in shredded coconut or whatever toppings you prefer! I also crushed up some pistachio nuts and also used some sesame seeds, for that extra crunch 🌸

    These cacao power balls are the perfect example of how quick and easy healthy food can be! Instead of reaching for that bar of chocolate calling your name in the fridge, try these amazing, chocolatey/coconutty balls of goodness instead! 

    They're packed full of essential vitamins & minerals that our bodies need to function on a daily basis, and they're so so good, you'd nearly forget that they're incredibly good for your health too! 

    I love to make these the night before and let them set overnight in the fridge! To top it off, I've added some of my favourite topping included desiccated coconut, crushed pistachio, and some flaked & baked almonds 😍 mmmm perfection! Enjoy 😊