Gingerbread & Dark Chocolate Drizzle Energy Balls (Nut, Dairy & Gluten Free)
 
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Serves: 10
Ingredients
  • 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • ¾ cup pitted dates (soaked in hot water for 10 minutes - reserve 2 tablespoons of date soaking water)
  • 2 tablespoons water from soaking dates
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
  • ¼ cup raw buckwheat groats
  • 1 tsp unsulphured molasses
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ⅛ tsp ground cloves
  • ¼ cup chopped 70% dark chocolate or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Place the dates in a bowl and pour hot water over top, let soak for 10 minutes.
  2. Drain and reserve 2 tablespoons of the soaking liquid.
  3. Add all ingredients except for chocolate to a food processor.
  4. Processes the ingredients until a sticky batter develops. You may need to use a spatula to scrape the sides of the processor until the ingredients form a sticky mass/batter.
  5. Using clean, slightly wet hands, take about 2 tablespoon portions of the batter and roll in your hands to create a ball.
  6. Set the ball on a plate.
  7. Repeat until all the batter is used up. This should make around 10 golf ball sized balls.
  8. Place the balls in the freezer to set cool.
  9. While the balls are cooling, place a pan over low heat and add in the dark chocolate and stir consistently as it melts.
  10. Once melted and smooth, remove the balls from the freezer and pour a teaspoon or so of chocolate over each ball. The chocolate will begin to harden quickly once drizzled over the ball.
  11. Repeat the process for each ball and place the plate back in the fridge or freezer for 30 minutes.
  12. Store the balls in the fridge or freezer and enjoy as a snack or sweet treat!
Nutritional Information
Serving size: 1 ball Calories: 167 kcal Fat: 9g Carbohydrates: 21g Sugar: 12g Fiber: 4g Protein: 3g
Recipe by Nutrition in the Kitch at https://nutritioninthekitch.com/gingerbread-dark-chocolate-drizzle-energy-balls-nut-dairy-gluten-free/