Coconut and fig energy balls
- 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!
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
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Step 1
Place the oats and the nuts into a food processor and blitz for until a flour starts to form.
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Step 2
Add all the remaining ingredients and process for another minute or so until you have a sticky dough.
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Step 3
Remove the mixture from the food processor and roll them into balls of the size you prefer.
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Step 4
Coat them in the shredded coconut and place them in the fridge for half an hour to firm up.
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Step 5
You can store them in air tight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.