Get ready to unleash your inner energy ball fanatic, as we’ve got a rockstar hot favorite in the form of a chocolate energy ball!

Now, let’s talk about the seasonal sorcery that takes place in this recipe. During Christmas, I spiced things up by adding dried cherries, turning these balls into little bites of holiday cheer. And when Chinese New Year rolled around, I unleashed the power of dried lychees, giving these energy balls an exotic twist.

It’s like a festive parade of flavors, tailored to suit the occasion and keep your taste buds guessing.

But wait, the fun doesn’t stop there! This basic recipe is your snacking canvas, ready to be adorned with any add-ins. Simply throw in any dried fruit, chocolate chips or even marshmallows. Anything you desire to make this your ultimate favourite snack!

And let’s not forget about the cacao nibs, the secret weapon in this energy ball extravaganza. They add a delightful crunch and a deep chocolatey flavour that’ll make your taste buds do a little dance of joy.

Makes 18 energy balls

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 100g almonds (or almond flour)
• 80g oat flour
• 200g medjool dates
• 20g cacao powder
• 2 tbsp cacao nibs
• 40g dried cherries (or any other dried fruit)

Method:

1. Process almonds in food processor until a fine flour consistency is achieved.
2. Add oat flour, medjool dates and cacao powder to the almond flour in food processor. Process until everything is well mixed.
3. Chop cacao nibs into smaller pieces and add them into food processor.
4. Add desired dried fruit and other add-ins into food processor.
5. Pulse the dough until all the add-ons are evenly incorporated into the dough mixture.
6. Start rolling out individual energy balls, approximately 22g each.