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Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls

Ingredients (serves 16)

  • ½ cup pecans (or other nut)
  • 15 medjool dates, pitted and roughly chopped
  • ⅓ cup shredded unsweetened coconut (plus ¼ cup for rolling)
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1½ tbsp cocoa powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tbsp water

Method

  1. Put pecans in food processor and pulse until roughly chopped.
  2. Add remaining ingredients, turn food processor on until well mixed.
  3. Using a tablespoon measure, spoon out mixture and roll in balls.
  4. Coat each ball in the remaining ¼ cup shredded coconut.
  5. Place on a parchment covered baking sheet and refrigerate for at least thirty minutes, until they harden.
  6. Store in the fridge in a container or plastic bag for up to two weeks.
  7. Pour yourself a mug of tea, eat an energy ball, and enjoy an afternoon pick-me-up!
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