These energy balls are full of goodness and natural sugars – guaranteed to pep you up when you reach that mid afternoon slump. Roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls or cut into bars to have as a transportable snack whenever hunger strikes.
Serves 50 
10 mins 1 2/3 cup porridge oats
1 1/4 cup ground almonds
20 medjool dates, finely chopped or blitzed in a blender
2 tbsp maple syrup
2/3 cup espresso, cooled
4 tbsp almond butter
4 tbsp desiccated coconut
Pinch of sea salt
2 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp 100% cacoa powder
To decorate:
Raw cacao nibs
2 tbsp 100% cocoa powder
For the energy balls:
150g porridge oats
150g ground almonds
20 medjool dates, finely chopped or blitzed in a blender
2 tbsp maple syrup
150ml espresso, cooled
4 tbsp almond butter
4 tbsp desiccated coconut
Pinch of sea salt
2 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp 100% cacoa powder
To decorate:
Raw cacao nibs
2 tbsp 100% cocoa powder
Large mixing bowl
Blender (optional)
