Dark Chocolate + Sea Salt Energy Balls

During the week my schedule is fairly erratic with testing recipes and guiding classes. Neither fall into a fixed schedule so it becomes a mad rush on some days, and I love having some nibbles around the house that can keep me going before the day is over and it’s time for an easy relaxed dinner. Energy balls give a perfect boost of sustained energy given the nutrient dense ingredients it’s made of, and allows one to stay satisfied for longer without experiencing a sudden dip in sugar levels. And making them chocolate-y makes them that much more enticing to reach for in place of a sugar-y candy bar or other snack that is only empty calories. Sea salt is a great pairing with sweet, particularly chocolate, and helps bring out the flavour of the chocolate beautifully.

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Ingredients

For the balls

  • 200g dates

  • 50g almonds

  • 2 tbsp almond butter

  • 1 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats

  • 1/2 tsp vanilla essence

  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder

  • Pinch of salt

For the coating

  • 90g dark chocolate, melted

  • Sea salt flakes, for sprinkling on top

Method of Preparation

  1. Blend all the ingredients for the balls in a food processor, till it comes together well like a fine powder that can bind. Form into little balls.

  2. Melt the dark chocolate for the coating in a double boiler. Using a spoon, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, roll and allow it to coat completely before transferring onto a parchment-lined tray. Repeat for all the balls. Sprinkle over the sea salt flakes, as desired. Transfer to the refrigerator to allow the chocolate to set for 1-2 hours.

  3. And, enjoy!