Cranberry and Dark Chocolate Energy Balls

Makes 12

Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup oats

• 1/3 cup desiccated coconut

• 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)

• 1/4 cup honey

• Generous handful of cranberries

• 50g dark chocolate cut up into chunks

  
  

Method

1. Add all ingredients together into a bowl. It is easiest to start with the dry ingredients and then add the wet ingredients.

2. Using spatula, give the ingredients a good stir.

3. Then using your hands, take 1/12 of the mixture and roll it into a ball. You will need to squash the mixture together with some force to make sure everything sticks together. It also helps to wear gloves or to wash your hands in a bowl of water every now and then to prevent your hands from getting sticky.

4. Store in the fridge so they harden slightly and enjoy!

Note:

You can also add other fillings to replace the cranberries and dark chocolate as you wish. (For example, raisin, cinnamon and crystallised ginger, cacao powder and dried apricots, walnuts and dates...)

Fun facts!

Cranberries: High in antioxidants. Antioxidants helps to neutralise free radicals, preventing damage to cells caused by oxidative stress.

Oats: Has high amounts of beta-glucan, a type of fibre that helps to slow the absorption of glucose into the blood. This helps to keep balanced energy levels throughout the day.

Honey: Has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can help with fighting illnesses.

Dark chocolate: Helps to stimulate the production of serotonin and endorphins, making us feel good and helping to reduce stress.