Brazilian Energy Bites

These are the perfect little pick me up, filled with all the good stuff. Can be enjoyed on a mountainside, before yoga, after a surf sesh, or simply alongside a good old cup of tea.

makes approx. 24

Ingredients

• 150g medjool dates

• 75g Brazil nuts

• 75g Walnuts

• 2 tbsp organic acai powder

• 2 tbsp cacao nibs

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• 1 tbsp coconut oil

• 1 tbsp maca (optional)

• 1 tsp vanilla essence (optional)

• Pinch of salt

Method

1. Roughly chop the nuts in a food processor and tip into a large mixing bowl.

2. Blend the remaining ingredients (minus the cacao nibs) until a thick paste is formed and add to the bowl.

3. Using your hands combine well the nuts and date-y mix until it forms a ball.

4. Make bite size balls out of the mix, rolling between your palms, and place on a tray.

5. Once all the mix has been used, pop the tray in the fridge for 30 mins until set, and enjoy!

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