Expat Living Singapore – July 2019

WINE & DINE

JULY 2019 99

Leanda Rathmell,

EL’s Production & Client

Services Manager

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Fuss-free

fuel

Instructions

1. Apart from the desiccated coconut, throw all
   ingredients into the food processor and pulse
   until the ingredients are broken down into a
   textured mixture.
   2.Empty mix into a large bowl. Scoop enough
   mixture to roll between your palms into a ball
   that is about 3 to 4cm in diameter, depending
   on preference. Repeat until mixture is finished.
   3.In a separate bowl, roll each ball in the
   desiccated coconut until completely covered.
   4.Enjoy immediately or keep refrigerated for up
   to 10 days. To freeze, keep in sealed container.

Coconut

& Cacao

Energy Balls

Makes approximately
10-12 balls

“Perfect for

on-the-go

breakfast

bites or a

pre-gym and

hiking snack!

They’re

freezable too,

so a quick

energy fix on

busy days!”

Ingredients

• 1 cup pitted dates


• ¼ cup raw whole cashews


• ¼ cup baked almonds


• ¼ cup cacao nibs


• 2 teaspoons coconut oil


• 2-3 teaspoons coconut sugar


• ½ cup desiccated coconut
  Optional: “Feel free to add
  a couple of teaspoons of
  any additional superfoods
  like chia seeds, flaxseed or
  ground hemp seeds.”