Having cut sugar from my diet for the past few months, I'm having loads of fun in the kitchen replacing refined sugars with healthier alternatives, these little energy balls are really good post work out, as they're full of protein and healthy fat. They're pretty quick to make and keep really well in the fridge or freezer.
My favourite cacao powder in Sevenhills wholefoods and I use their cacoa butter too, both of which are in this recipe. I use a Nutribullet to make them but a food processor or blender would work just as well.
Hazelnut and Bing cherry chocolate balls
75g Bing cherries
100g toasted hazelnuts, skins rubbed off
25g of cacao butter
1tsp of vanilla essence
1 tsp of ground cinnamon
50g of cacao powder
Juice of 1 clementine
1tbsp of maple syrup
A pinch of Himalayan sea salt
Toppings... ( this is what I had in the cupboard but
Chia seed
Sesame seeds (toasted)
Goji berries
Cacao powder
1. Place your hazelnuts on a baking tray and place in an oven preheated to 175oc. Toast for ten mins.
2. In the meantime, soak your cherries in hot water to soften them.
3. When your nuts are toasted allow them to cool then rub of the skins using a tea towel.
4. Place the nuts in the Nutribullet and pulse.
5. Melt your cacao butter in a saucepan and allow to cool slightly.
6. Drain your cherries
7. Add all the ingredients to the bullet or blender and blitz till you have a paste.
8. Refrigerate for about 30 mins or until firm enough to form balls.
9. Roll in the toppings and refrigerate until you fancy a snack!
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