Quick Energy Balls
DAIRY-FREE, PALEO, and most importantly ANTI-INFLAMMATORY. Another Eat Burn Sleep recipe that delights the tastebuds and heals the body.
These energy balls are so good, so easy to make and are packed with goodness.
Walnuts are great for brain function, full of protein and good fats.
Dates are a natural anti-fungal, so they help fight bad bacteria in the gut.
Raw cacao is full of antioxidants, iron, and magnesium and turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
These are delicious as a snack at any time of the day. Pre or post-workout.
With a cup of tea or coffee. At home or on the go.
Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup or 150g of raw walnuts
- 9 Medjool pitted dates
- 1 heaped tbsp of raw cacao powder
- 1 tsp of turmeric powder
- Optional: roasted chopped hazelnut
Directions
Put the walnuts, dates, turmeric, and cacao in a food processor. Blend for 4 to 5 minutes, until the ingredients form a paste.
Roll into small balls in the palm of your hands.
Optional: roll the balls into the chopped roasted hazelnuts for a healthy “Ferrero Rocher” effect.
Storage Tips
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days. You can also freeze the individual servings. Place them on a baking sheet, then when fully frozen, remove and place them in the container/bag for up to 3 months.
