Coconut and fig energy balls

Name: Coconut and fig energy balls
Ingredients: Pecan nuts 65g; Oats 75g; Shredded coconut 3 tbsp, plus more for coating; Dried figs 6, (if possible try to buy the ones without any preservatives or sulphates); Jazz Apple ½, grated (skin included); Date syrup 1 tbsp, (optional); Cinnamon 1 tsp

Makes 10-12 balls

These healthy energy balls are great for long runs and a brilliant alternative to the artificial sugar gels that a lot of athletes opt for!

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Recipe courtesy of Happy Skin Kitchen

Ingredients

Pecan nuts 65g
Oats 75g
Shredded coconut 3 tbsp, plus more for coating
Dried figs 6, (if possible try to buy the ones without any preservatives or sulphates)
Jazz Apple ½, grated (skin included)
Date syrup 1 tbsp, (optional)
Cinnamon 1 tsp

Method

Step 1

Place the oats and the nuts into a food processor and blitz for until a flour starts to form.
Step 2

Add all the remaining ingredients and process for another minute or so until you have a sticky dough.
Step 3

Remove the mixture from the food processor and roll them into balls of the size you prefer.
Step 4

Coat them in the shredded coconut and place them in the fridge for half an hour to firm up.
Step 5

You can store them in air tight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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