COCONUT-FIG ENERGY BALLS

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Made of dried figs blended with coconut and a pop of cinnamon, pack these energy balls along for a post-workout snack or afternoon pick-me-up.

Provided by Izabella Wentz PharmD.

Categories     HarperCollins     snack     Fig     Coconut     Cinnamon     Healthy     Quick and Healthy     Quick & Easy     Kid-Friendly     Small Plates

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

30 dried unsweetened Turkish figs (you can easily switch out the figs for dates for a variation)
2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut, divided
1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Sea salt or pink Himalayan sea salt to taste

Steps:

  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a food processor or blender, place the figs, 1 1/2 cups coconut, coconut oil, cinnamon, and salt and blend until a smooth paste forms. It will have the consistency of brown sugar.
  • Form the dough into 1-inch balls, about 1 tablespoon of batter for each, and then roll the balls in the remaining shredded coconut.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve.

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