Healthy cacao, coconut and date balls

A quick, healthy snack that you can make in advance and freeze. Start this recipe a day in advance.

• 12 Medjool dates
• 1 cup almond meal
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut, plus 1/3 cup extra for rolling
• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• 1/3 cup cacao powder
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds

Energy 803kJ	Fat saturated 5.70g
Fat Total 9.80g	Carbohydrate sugars 19.30g
Carbohydrate Total 26.60g	Dietary Fibre 4.50g
Protein 2.90g	Cholesterol -
Sodium 1.00mg

All nutrition values are per serve.

1. Step 1

   Place dates in a medium bowl and cover with water. Stand for 1 hour. Drain and discard seeds.

2. Step 2

   Process dates, almond meal, shredded coconut, coconut oil, cacao powder and chia seeds until mixture comes together. Transfer to a bowl and stand for 20 minutes for chia seeds to soften.

3. Step 3

   Place remaining coconut in a shallow dish.

4. Step 4

   Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls. Roll in coconut to coat.

Date balls can be frozen for up to 1 month.

For recipes classified gluten free, please always check your ingredients to ensure they do not contain gluten.