Equilibrium Natural Health

Raw Protein Balls

Posted on December 9, 2016 Updated on December 9, 2016

Ingredients;

• 350 g raw whole almonds, macadamias or walnuts (or a combination of all)
• 20 fresh dates, pitted
• 1 x tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/4 cup chopped sulphur free apricots (optional)
• 3 generous tablespoons of raw cacao powder or carob powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground  cinnamon
• Zest and juice from half an orange
• Dessicated Coconut, Goji berry, Cacao, Crushed Nuts for rolling

Directions;

1. Process nuts with cinnamon, some orange zest and raw cacao or carob powder
2. Add in the dates, vanilla extract and process until mixture starts to come together
3. Add orange juice if needed (only a little at a time), enough to make the mix soft and easily forms balls
4. Form into roughly 15 balls (depending on the size you want them)
5. Coat in dessicated coconut, Goji berries, raw cacao powder or crushed nuts.
6. Store in the fridge for up to 4 weeks

To make a yummy protein packed smoothie, blend 2 balls with 1 cup of milk of your choice (coconut is particularly delicious for this!) and banana, berries mango or papaya.