Name: Cacao Nut Energy Balls
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp coconut oil, melted; 3 Tbsp cacao nibs; 6 1/2 oz ditted dates; 1/2 cup (128g) JOI; 3 Tbsp ground chia, flax or hemp; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 4 Tbsp almond meal; 6 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut

Cacao Nut Energy Balls

Jun 6, 2019| By JOI team

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Jun 6, 2019| By JOI team

Cacao Nut Energy Balls

It's no secret JOI also doubles as the secret ingredient in one of the most delicious pick-me-up snacks for you uber-busy, on-the-go schedule. From our kitchen to yours.

Inspired by @bonappetitmag

Cacao Nut Energy Balls

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Prep Time

60 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Ingredients

1 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
3 Tbsp cacao nibs
6 1/2 oz ditted dates
1/2 cup (128g) JOI
3 Tbsp ground chia, flax or hemp
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
4 Tbsp almond meal
6 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut

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Directions

Process dates, JOI and coconut oil in a food processor until mixture comes together (it will be crumbly)
Add sees, salt and cinnamon; pulse to incorporate
Add almond flour, cacao nibs and shredded coconut and pulse to combine
Chill until firm, about an hour
Scoop mixture and roll into small balls (we used a 1 Tbsp scooper), and place on a tray lined with parchment paper.
Keep refrigerated and enJOI!
Optional: Try topping your energy bites with 2 Tablespoons of 85% bittersweet chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or butter melted together and sprinkling with hemp, chia or pumpkin seeds!

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