Superfood Energy Balls

They are healthy, they are tasty, they are convenient! Make some of these and when you need an energizing treat at silly o’clock when you don’t have time to prepare something, here they are, full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, good for blood sugars too, and ready to go:

You will need

• 1 cup pitted dates
• 1 cup raw mixed nuts
• ¼ cup goji berries
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp chili flakes

Naturally, you can adjust the spice level if you like! But this is a good starter recipe.

Method

(we suggest you read everything at least once before doing anything)

1) Blend all the ingredients in a good processor to make a dough

2) Roll the dough into 1″ balls; you should have enough dough for about 16 balls. If you want them to be pretty, you can roll them in some spare dry ingredients (e.g. chopped nuts, goji berries, chili flakes, seeds of some kind, whatever you have in your kitchen that fits the bill).

3) Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours, and serve! They can also be kept in the fridge for at least a good while—couldn’t tell you how long for sure though, because honestly, they’ve never stayed that long in the fridge without being eaten.

Enjoy!

Want to learn more?

For those interested in some of the science of what we have going on today:

• Dates vs Figs – Which is Healthier?
• Why You Should Diversify Your Nuts!
• Goji Berries: Which Benefits Do They Really Have?
• The Sugary Food That Lowers Blood Sugars
• Enjoy Bitter Foods For Your Heart & Brain
• Capsaicin’s Hot Benefits

Take care!