VALENTINE’S DAY DATES
Valentine’s Day is coming up, which means it’s occasion for a date!
Dates are the core of my raw energy balls. What I love about these raw energy balls is that they are antioxidant powerhouses, packed with omegas, and are addictively delicious. The caramel-like flavour of the dates may fool your tastebuds into thinking that these are sweet treats, but – believe me – your body will thank you. I love how the chia seeds and hemp hearts provide texture while the dark cocoa’s alkalinity is a perfect foil for the natural sweetness of the dates. Good and good-for-you!
PS. They are vegan and gluten-free, too!
Raw Energy Balls (6 pieces)
1/2 cup fresh Medjool dates, pitted (approximately 4 dates)
1 tablespoon natural crunchy peanut butter
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon hemp hearts
100% extra brute cocoa powder or crushed roasted almonds
- Soak dates in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain well.
- In a food processor, process dates, peanut butter, chia seeds, and hemp hearts until combined.
- Carefully mould between your hands into 1-inch balls.
- Roll balls in cocoa powder or crushed almonds and arrange them on a sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Remove from refrigerator and serve. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Enjoy!
