Almond Joy Energy Balls

Makes 24 small balls.

Macros: 144 cal, fat 9g, carbs 14g, fibre 2g, protein 3g

Ingredients:

For the Balls

• 1 cup large flake oats

• 1 cup toasted raw almonds

• 1/3 cup cocoa or cacao powder

• 1 cup shredded coconut

• 1 teaspoon almond extract

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 1 cup pitted dates (I used Medjool)

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

• 1/4 cup coconut milk ( I used canned)

For the Coating (optional)

• 1/4 cup coconut milk

• 1/2 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

For the energy balls

1. Place all other ingredients except the coconut milk in a food processor and process until it is smooth and starts to stick together, about 2 minutes. Slowly add the remaining (1/3 c.) coconut milk in a stream until it the mixture holds nicely together when pressed with your fingers. You may not need all of the coconut milk.

For the coating

1. Put ½ cup of the shredded coconut and 1/4 cup of coconut milk in separate shallow bowls and set aside.

2. Roll a tablespoon of the mixture in your hands to make a ball, immerse each ball in coconut milk (so that the coconut sticks), and roll in the shredded coconut to coat. Repeat with the remaining mixture.

Note: add protein powder for added macros

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