By Dawn Joseph
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December 8, 2020
These no-bake energy balls are one of my favourite on-the-go snacks. Quick, easy and everyone loves them! They store well in the freezer, so go ahead and make lots! INGREDIENTS: 1 cup pecans 1 cup of almonds 3 cups MEDJOOL dates 2 TBSP cocoa 2 TBS cinnamon or carob powder DIRECTIONS 1. Soak the dates in hot water. Drain, but save the date water in the event more moisture is needed later. 2. In a food processor, process the nuts and dry ingredients, then add the dates. If a bit of moisture is needed, use the saved date soak water. 3. Scoop out with a spoon and form balls in your hands or use a mini ice-cream scooper. 4. Roll them in unsweetened coconut, cocoa or cinnamon. Or try rolling them in all 3 together! You can use whatever variation of nuts you want. Stick to only one type if it is easier. You can also make non chocolate ones with a bit of fresh lemon juice and a bit of grated lemon rind or oranges. Once you get the base down you can really play around with them. Time Saver: If you don’t feel like rolling them, you can flatten them into a pan to make bars, freeze for 20 minutes minimum, cut into bars. Store them in your freezer. I would love to hear about what type of variations you make! Comment below.