No matter how disciplined you are with an eating plan, we all need a treat now and then. When you can have a treat that meets your need for a little something sweet while also feeding your body healthy protein and fat, well, there’s just nothing better than that. That’s exactly what these energy balls will do for you. Great to satisfy a sweet craving, for after a work-out, or just when you need an extra burst of energy, you’ll make these delicious energy balls over and over. And if you have kids, you may want to plan a hiding place for them now.
Coconut Almond Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1 c almond butter
- 1/2 c coconut flour
- 1/4 cup crushed dehydrated strawberries
- 1/2 cup dried dates
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 Tbsp shredded coconut
- 3 Tbsp crushed slivered almonds
Instructions
- Blend dates and water in a food processor or Vitamix until pureed.
- Add almond butter, coconut flour, dehydrated strawberries, and date puree to mixing bowl. Mix until an even consistency.
- Form about a dozen balls and place in freezer for 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Place a pan with shredded coconut and slivered almonds in the oven for 2-2 1/2 minutes until toasted.
- Remove energy balls from freezer and roll in the toasted mixture.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks. May also store in an airtight container in the freezer for 1-2 months.
Coconut Almond Energy Balls
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Author: Marcy Crabtree
Recipe type: Snack
Cuisine: Paleo Whole30 Gluten-free
Serves: 12
Ingredients
- 1 c almond butter
- ½ c coconut flour
- ¼ cup crushed dehydrated strawberries
- ½ cup dried dates
- ½ cup water
- 3 Tbsp shredded coconut
- 3 Tbsp crushed slivered almonds
Instructions
- Blend dates and water in a food processor or Vitamix until pureed.
- Add almond butter, coconut flour, dehydrated strawberries, and date puree to mixing bowl. Mix until an even consistency.
- Form about a dozen balls and place in freezer for 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Place a pan with shredded coconut and slivered almonds in the oven for 2-2 1/2 minutes until toasted.
- Remove energy balls from freezer and roll in the toasted mixture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks. May also store in an airtight container in the freezer for 1-2 months.
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