Cherry Bakewell Almond Energy Balls
Wholesome ingredients and no refined sugar make these Cherry Bakewell Almond Energy Balls one delicious way to satisfy a sugar craving whilst maintaining a healthy diet. Bliss.
Servings: 16 Balls
Calories: 62kcal
Ingredients
- 75g/ ½ cup Blanched almonds (or 50:50 almonds & cashew nuts)
- 125g/ ⅔ cup Pitted dates
- 50g / ½ cup Dried cherries
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 tbsp Rolled Oats
- 2 tsp Poppy seeds
- 3 tbsp Almond butter
- 1 pinch Salt
- ½ tsp lemon jiuce
Instructions
- Put the nuts into a food processor and process until chopped medium - not too finely though
- Add the remaining ingredients and continue to process until a sticky dough is formed - you may need to scrape down the sides of the food processor a couple of times
- Divide the mixture into 16 equal portions weighing approximately 20g each
- Firmly squeeze each portion into a rough ball then roll each ball between the palms of your hands to achieve a smoother finish - you may need to wash your hands several times during rolling if they get too sticky
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week
Nutrition
Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.3mg
