Energy Balls Variation

Made by Deanne for Jan 2011 Meeting.

(all measurements approximate. Go with your instinct)

Ingredients:

2 cups almonds,soaked for 12 to 24 hours and rinsed

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

Pulp of one fresh young coconut and a little of the juice

25 fresh Medjool Dates

1 tablespoon of Mesquite Powder

1 tablespoon of Maca Root powder

1 cup raw cocoa nibs (put in vitamix for 30 seconds to turn to a coarse powder)

1 tablespoon ginger powder (or fresh ginger, grated)

1/4 cup sesame seeds

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

A little juice from the young fresh coconut,just for consistency.

Method:

In a food processor, chop nuts,sunflower seeds and coconut pulp coarsely.

Hand cut Medjool dates into small pieces.

Add remaining ingredients. Add a little coconut juice, if necessary.

You want a firm mixture. Not too dry, but not too wet.

Form into balls and freeze.

Take out of the freezer 30 minutes prior to serving.