Cranberry and Maple Syrup Energy Balls: (no video)

Ingredients for 16 energy balls:

140g pitted soft dates

150g cashew nuts (soak in water overnight if you have a weak food processor, or boil in water for 15 minutes)

4 tablespoons of dried cranberries

1 teaspoon of cocoa powder

2 teaspoons of maple syrup

1 teaspoon of water

Method:

  1. if you have a weak food processor soak the cashew nuts in water overnight or boil in water for 15 minutes to soften).

  2. In a food processor add the dates, cashew nuts, cocoa powder, maple syrup and water.

  3. blitz mixture until smooth.

  4. stir in cranberries until well mixed.

  5. divide into 16 lumps and roll into small balls.

  6. they are quite sticky so you might want to take a cocktail stick, if you don’t like licking your fingers.

  7. they will keep in the fridge for 5 days.