Workday Energy Balls

A handy recipe and secret weapon for your lunch box.
Workday Energy Balls will ensure you feel fully charged during your hectic work week,

Ingredients

• 1 cup nut butter
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 10 dates, depitted and soaked
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1/4 cup ground flax
• 1/4 cup raw cacao powder or organic cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• Pinch sea salt

Optional: 

• 1/2 cup chocolate for melting
• 1/2 cup coconut flakes 

Method

1. After the dates are soaked and soft, drain and place in a food processor.
2. Add all other ingredients and mix until a dough ball is formed.
3. Break dough into smaller balls, about 2 cm in diameter
4. Roll into balls until smooth.
5. Place on a plate and put in the fridge to chill.

Optional:

1. Melt chocolate chips and pour melted chocolate over balls.
2. Roll in coconut flakes for an extra treat! 
3. Place on a plate and put in the fridge to chill.