Power Balls

Power Balls

Category : Desserts , Recipes , Snacks

Power Balls

Power Balls

Makes: 24-30 Balls 
Servings:
Varies
Prep Time:
1-1 1/2 hours

Double the recipe if needed.
Use organic ingredients if possible.

Ingredients:
1  cup unsweetened coconut, divided (optional)
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/2 cup raw pecan nuts, chopped
1/2 cup raw almond butter
1/2 cup raw tahini
1 cup organic dates, pitted, soaked
1 tsp vanilla extract (I use non-alcohol vanilla)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2- 3/4 cup carob powder
1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
1/2 cup organic raisins
1 squirt liquid Stevia
1 cup raw almonds, ground very fine

Prep Ahead:
Soak dates for 30 minutes. If grinding the almonds in a blender, you can also grind it with the coconut.

Making It:
1. In large bowl, add the sunflower seeds, chopped pecans, carob powder, cinnamon, raisins, chocolate chips and coconut, if using.

2.  In food processor, add the soaked, drained  dates, tahini, almond butter, vanilla, stevia. Puree until mixture is well distributed. Add to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix with hands until mixed well.

3.  Shape 1 tsp of mixture into 1/2″ balls. Roll in ground almond and coconut (optional) to cover. Place in Tupperware container with waxed paper in between each layer.

Enjoy!
Marie


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marie dimercurio

I have a passion for helping people to get healthy. I will continue to share my journey with others the ups and downs. I am human, I do and have made mistakes along the way and try to learn from them. We all must be willing to learn from our own mistakes as well as the errors of others. It's the best way to get through life's experiences.

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