Raw Oats and Dates Energy Balls
Dates, Medjool 200g
Gluten free oats 90g
Cacao Powder 40g
Water 40g
Chia seeds 15g
Vanilla essence 5g
Instructions
- Mix 90 oats, 10g of chia seeds and 40g cacao powder
- Blend 200g dates with 40g water
- Mix blended dates and oat mixture together. Add another tablespoon of water if necessary. Too much water will make it too runny to keep its shape; too dry will make the balls crumbly
- Divide into 12 (or 15-20 small) portions and shape into a ball in palm of hand
- Roll each ball into 5g of chia seeds keep in dry airtight container in a cool place for a week or freeze for up to a month
- Substitution: omit chia seeds completely or replace with dessicated coconut
For a smoother energy ball, grind the oats into flour before using.