Lemon Myrtle Energy Balls

A great on the go, energy-dense snack packed with oats, nuts and dates to provide sustained fuel for training and will also satisfy your sweet tooth! Rich in healthy fats and fibre, these easy batch-prep bites are perfect for on-the-go refuelling and will become your favourite snack option.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 1/2 cup almonds
• 1/2 cup macadamia nutes
• 1 cup pitted medjool dates
• 1 tsbp lemon myrtle – or more if needed
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 3-4 tbsp water
• 1 cup desiccated coconut – for rolling

Method

1. Place the dates in water and soak for 10 minutes.
2. Place the oats in the blender or food processor and blitz into flour. Pour out into a large bowl.
3. Repeat this process with the almonds and macadamia nuts separately. You will need to stop the blender and scrape down the sides. Remove from blender.
4. Remove the dates from the water and place into the blender. Once blended, add the blended oats, almonds and macadamia and mix.
5. Add in the lemon myrtle, maple syrup and 2 tbsp of water. Blitz until it becomes a sticky mixture and everything is finely broken down. You will need to stop the blender and scrape down the sides a few times.
6. Pour the mixture into the large bowl and use a large spoon to mix everything together. If it is a little dry, add in 1 tbsp of water and mix again. If it is too wet and sticky, sprinkle in 1 tbsp desiccated coconut and mix well.
7. Using your hands, shape into balls – about the size of a ping pong ball – and then roll in the desiccated coconut to coat. Repeat until mixture is finished.

Notes:

• You can easily make this a slice instead! Simply press mixture into a baking paper lined tray, sprinkle coconut over the top and put in the fridge for at least 2 hours or until firm. Remove from tray, cut into slices and enjoy!
• Add more maple syrup or trying adding a squeeze of honey for added sweetness!

* Recipe adapted from: https://eden.com.au/lemon-myrtle-balls/

* Per serve (Serve = 2 balls)