CARROT CAKE TWO-BITE BALLS

SERVES 16 BALLS

1 cup old-fashioned oats

1⁄2 cup almond meal

1⁄2 cup pecans

1⁄3 cup plus 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut, divided

3 medium carrots, grated

15 dates, pitted

2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tbsp almond butter

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1⁄2 tsp ground nutmeg

1⁄2 tsp ground ginger

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 184kcal
Fat: 13.1g (1.8g S.Fat)
Carbs: 15.5g
Protein: 6.4g
Sugar: 10.2g
Sodium: 237mg

METHOD

In a food processor, combine the oats, almond meal, pecans, 1/3 cup coconut, carrots, dates, and cocoa powder. Mix on high until thoroughly combined. You may need to scrape down the edges a few times to ensure the dates don't clump. Combine the almond butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a mixing bowl. Mix once more until everything is well combined. If necessary, scrape down again.

Transfer to a flat surface and thoroughly mix everything together. If necessary, use your hands. Pinch off dough pieces and roll into sixteen balls. If desired, roll the balls in additional shredded coconut.

RAW DATE CHOCOLATE BALLS

SERVES 24 BALLS

3⁄4 cup sunflower seed kernels, ground

1⁄2 cup dates, pitted, chopped well

1⁄2 cup walnuts, chopped

1⁄2 cup unsweetened cacao powder

1⁄2 cup maple syrup

1⁄2 cup creamy almond butter

1⁄2 cup old-fashioned oats (use gluten-free if desired)

1⁄4 cup raw shelled hempseed

170g (6oz) unsweetened coconut, for coating

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 269kcal
Fat: 15.1g (7.8g S.Fat)
Carbs: 26.9g
Protein: 7.3g
Sugar: 14.1g
Sodium: 196mg

METHOD

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sunflower seeds, dates, walnuts, cacao powder, maple syrup, almond butter, oats, and hempseed. Combine thoroughly.

Pinch off pieces of dough and roll them into 24 balls. Each ball should be rolled in shredded coconut. Place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to harden.

TROPICAL LEMON PROTEIN BITES

SERVES 24 BALLS

1 3⁄4 cups cashews

1⁄4 cup coconut flour

1⁄4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

3 tbsp raw shelled hempseed

3 tbsp maple syrup

3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 202kcal
Fat: 15.2g (3.4g S.Fat)
Carbs: 4.8g
Protein: 12.6g
Sugar: 0.7g
Sodium: 445mg

METHOD

In a food processor, grind the cashews until very fine. Add the remaining ingredients and process until well combined. Pour the mixture into a large mixing bowl.

Take a clump of dough and roll it into a ball. Continue squeezing and working it until a solid ball is formed.

PROTEIN POWER PISTACHIO BITES

SERVES 18 BALLS

1⁄2 cup old-fashioned oats

1⁄2 cup almond butter

1⁄4 cup maple syrup

1⁄3 cup oat bran

1⁄3 cup flaxseed meal

1⁄3 cup pistachios, ground

1 tbsp raw shelled hempseed

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 433kcal
Fat: 34g (7.1g S.Fat)
Carbs: 22.2g
Protein: 14.5g
Sugar: 4.6g
Sodium: 1010mg

METHOD

In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and thoroughly combine.

Make eighteen balls out of the dough.