Energy balls

Food and nutrition


Portions:40 balls

Preparation:15 minutes

Cooking:3 hours
Published on 19 June 2015
by Jonathan Garnier

Ingredients

  • 375 mL (1 ½ cup) MYCRYO® cocoa butter
  • 250 mL (1 cup) almonds
  • 250 mL (1 cup) hazelnuts
  • 250 mL (1 cup) coconut, grated, unsweetened
  • 125 mL (½ cup) locust bean
  • 125 mL (½ cup) flax seeds
  • 60 mL (1/4 cup) chia seeds
  • 125 mL (½ cup) pumpkin seeds
  • 30 mL (2 TBSP) CACAO BARRY EXTRA BRUTE® cocoa powder
  • 60 mL (1/4 cup) agave syrup
  • 80 mL (1/3 cup) almond or cashew butter

Directions

  1. In a bowl and using the microwave, melt the MYCRYO®.
  2. Using a food processor, grind the following into a powder: the almonds, hazelnuts, grated coconut, locust bean, flax seeds, chia seeds and pumpkin seeds.
  3. With the help of a Maryse spatula, add to the dry ingredients: the cocoa powder, the agave syrup, the nut butter, and progressively, the MYCRYO® cocoa butter. The final texture should be thick and malleable. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until the mixture is firm.
  4. Using your hands, form small balls.
  1. N.B.: Please note that the energy balls are kept at room temperature until they are served.

     

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Jonathan Garnier
Chief co-owner of La Guilde Culinaire, judge and host of Ça va chauffer!, and written media, radio and television collaborator