Strawberry Almond Energy Balls

Recipe prepared and photographed by NutraMilk nutritionist, Florencia Tagliavini.

INGREDIENTS

Makes approx. 16 energy balls

For almond butter

• 2 cups (300g) almonds
• 1/8 teaspoon Pink Himalayan salt (optional)

For energy balls

• 1/4 cup almond butter made with the NutraMilk
• 1 1/4 cups shredded coconut, divided
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 3/4 cup strawberries
• 1/2 cup almonds
• 4 medjool dates, pit removed

INSTRUCTIONS

Making almond butter

• Place almonds and salt in the NutraMilk container.
• Press Butter cycle, set for 12-13 minutes.
• Press Start.
• Open the container lid.
• If necessary, set for an additional 1-2 minutes for a creamier butter.
• Leave ¼ cup of almond butter in the NutraMilk and store the rest for later use.

Making energy balls

• Add ¾ cup of shredded coconut and all the remaining ingredients (strawberries, oats, almonds, dates) to the NutraMilk with the almond butter. Press Mix and process until mixture forms a paste-like consistency.
• Scoop out 1 tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll it into balls with hand. Roll the balls into the shredded coconut. Place on a plate and put them in the refrigerator to cool for 2 hrs. minimum before serving. Enjoy!