Carob Energy Balls Food

CAROB BALLS

Steps:

• Crush sunflower and sesame seeds (or not if you want crunchier balls).
• Mix all the ingredients except coconut.
• Shape into bite-sized balls.
• Roll the balls in the coconut.
• Refrigerate (so that they get a little harder).

CAROB BALLS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter and sweetener. Stir over med-low heat until melty.
• Remove from heat.
• GRADUALLY add the carob powder and stir it in- ditto the sesame seeds.
• It's easier to roll into balls once the mixture has cooled a little, so if you can, let it sit 5-10 minutes or even refrigerate.
• Scoop up a chunk with a spoon and roll it into a walnut-sized ball (1 inch) in your fingers. Put it in a small bowl with the coconut and shake the bowl around till the carob ball is coated.
• Store the balls in the fridge. They freeze great, but you'll have to let them thaw or they'll break your teeth!

BREAKFAST ENERGY BALLS

Steps:

• Note : at step 2 you can add a couple drops of vanilla extract (or any other aroma), and/or a couple dashes of cinnamon and/or other spices to vary the taste. Btw you can really use whatever nuts/seeds and dried fruit you want! I like pumpkin seeds and coconut with apricot and cranberries.
• Place all ingredients in a blender for 2 minutes, or until it starts to form clumps and pieces of fruit are barely visible.
• Transfer the mixture to a bowl, and work it with your hands to see if it sticks together when pressed hard. If not, add water, a couple drops at a time, until it does.
• Form into 16 half-ounce balls. You can store them on top of eachother in a container, they won't stick together and won't loose their shape if you carry them. I recommend refrigerating them overnight to let the flavours blend a little and the texture set.

CAROB ORANGE BALLS

Steps:

• Place pecans, walnuts, and dates in food processor and process until the mixture is ground fine.
• Add honey, salt, vanilla, and orange zest to the nut and date mixture, and process until finely chopped.
• Oil hands and roll mixture into quarter size balls.
• Place carob powder on a plate and roll the balls in powder 2 times.