DATE & ALMOND ENERGY BALLS

INGREDIENTS

• 12 fresh dates, pitted
• 40g raw almonds
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons coconut oil, melted
• 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
• 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut, toasted
• Pinch salt

METHOD

1. Place coconut into a shallow bowl and reserve.
2. Insert the universal blade into the work bowl of the Cuisinart Food Processor. Add the dates, almonds, maple syrup, oil, cacao and salt into the work bowl. Process for 3 minutes in 30 second segments or until the nuts are finely chopped and the mixture comes together.
3. Remove blade and take 2 teaspoons of mixture and roll into balls on a clean smooth board.
4. Finish by rolling in the coconut. Refrigerate until ready to serve.