Fruity Cocoa Nib & Chia Seed Energy Balls

Chaucer Products Used:

Cranberry

Peach

Blackberry

Ingredients

150g (5.29oz) Dates
120g (4.23oz) Water
90g (3.17oz) Cocoa Nibs
15g (0.53oz) Cocoa Powder
10g (0.35oz) Chaucer Cranberries 1-4mm
10g (0.35oz) Chaucer Peach Dices
20g (0.70oz) Chaucer Blackberry Powder
10g (0.35oz) Chia Seeds
2g (0.07oz) Ground Cinnamon
2g (0.07oz) Ground Ginger
20g (0.70oz) Coconut Oil
150g (5.29oz) Desiccated Coconut

Method

Step 1
Place dates and water in the saucepan with the water and bring to a gentle simmer until water is absorbed and dates are softened. (2–5 minutes).
Step 2
Meanwhile warm up your coconut oil until liquid by standing the jar in a pan of hot water.
Step 3
With a slotted spoon, transfer the dates to the chopping board, leaving any liquid behind. Cool slightly and chop the dates roughly.
Step 4
In a bowl combine the dates, cocoa nibs, cranberries and peach (crushing the freeze dried fruit gently in your hands). Then add the chia seed, cocoa powder, cinnamon and ginger, mixing them altogether; add the coconut oil and incorporate. Stand to one side to cool slightly and allow the chia seed to soak up any excess moisture.
Step 5
Mix the desiccated coconut with the blackberry powder and place onto a plate ready for the rolling stage.
Step 6
Take small walnut sized amounts of the date mixture and with clean hands, roll in-between your palms, and toss lightly into the plate of coconut/blackberry and roll around to cover.
Step 7
Leave to set (approx. 20mins in the fridge). Should keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

Other Ingredient Suggestions

Why not try replacing the Chaucer Cranberries, Peach and Blackberries for Chaucer Beetroot, Apple & Sour Cherry for an interesting and diverse flavour twist.