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Coconut Energy balls / fat bombs (gf, v)

A nut-free coconut energy ball? Finally! Energy balls, or bites, are great for a delicious quick snack and there’s a gazillion recipes out there- but most of them are made using peanut or other nut butter. Pretty limiting for anyone with a nut allergy.

Enter these delightful nut-free coconut energy balls- made from coconut butter instead of nut butter. The hardest part might be just warming the coconut butter (I set the jar in a bowl of hot water).
Give the mixture a simple mix and roll. Boom- yummy nut-free energy bites.
Happy Eating
~Monique

nut-free coconut energy balls

2 tbls coconut butter
1/4 cup shredded coconut
2 tbls hemp seeds
1 tbls ground flax seeds
1 tsp vanilla
2 tbls maple syrup
Optional: extra hemp seeds and shredded coconut to roll the balls in

Warm the coconut butter so it’s stir-able.
Mix together all ingredients. Use a small cookie scoop, scoop about 1 tablespoon-size and roll into a ball. Roll the balls into the hemp seeds and shredded coconut.
Chill in fridge/freezer. 

Note: this makes a small batch of about 12 tablespoon balls. Simply double or triple for a larger batch.

Pineapple Energy Balls

1 cup freeze dried pineapple
1/2 cup raw cashews
1/2 cup macademia nuts
3 heaping tbls toasted coconut flakes
1 cup medjool dates pits removed (about 10 – 12)
1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/4 tsp ginger powder
pinch of black pepper

Pulse the freeze-dried pinapple in a food processor until a fine powder forms.

Pulse and blend in remaining ingredients until completely combined; it will begin to form a dough ball.

If needed, add 1 tablespoon of water and continue to blend until the dough begins to hold together.

Scoop and form the dough into little balls.

Optional: can roll them in coconut, crushed nuts or hemp seeds if desired.
Store the balls in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

Flavor variations: add a bit of lime zest for brightness, or chili powder for a kick!

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