The malty-caramel taste of maca powder, coupled with the nutty macadamia butter and sweet Medjool dates, come together to form a melt-in-your-mouth energy boosting treat – the perfect grab-and-go afternoon snack or pre-workout boost! An easy to make snack, ideal for dairy and gluten-free diets.
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Baking Sheet
- Fridge
Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup Macadamia Nut Butter
- 1/2 Cup Ground Almonds
- 1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Dark Chocolate
- 1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/8 Tsp Sea Salt
Method
- Firstly, add the dates, macadamia butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract to a food processor and pulse until a smooth mixture forms.
- Next, add the ground almonds, maca powder and salt to the food processor and pulse until a thick cookie dough consistency is reached. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand.
- Then, on a baking sheet, divide and evenly roll into 22 rolled balls – each ball should be about 1 level tablespoon of mixture. Don’t be afraid to get your hands sticky!
- Next, spread the chia seeds onto the baking sheet and coat half the balls in chia seeds.
- Finally, place the baking sheet with the balls in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Eat and enjoy!
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