Thursday, June 6, 2019

80--- Carob Date Energy Balls



It's officially summer! Not sure about your family, but in mine it means were are ON THE GO.  {Insert needed energy}

These simple little bites are the perfect snack! Naturally sweetened and unprocessed, they will give you sustainable energy to get you through your busy schedule of activities.

Carob Date Energy Balls
Makes 16

18 pitted Medjool dates
1 1/4 Tbsp coconut oil
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup roasted cashews
1 Tbsp honey (optional)
1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 1/2 Tbsp toasted carob powder

Place cashews and oats into a large food processor and mix until finely chopped.  Add remaining ingredients and mix until a puree is formed.  Use your hands to roll the puree into 16 balls (~2 Tbsp each).  Keep in a covered container in the refrigerator (or cooler if you're camping!). 

Nutrition info per 1 ball: 92 calories, 5 g fat, 11 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 1.5 g protein

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