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Holiday Treats – Coconut Cacao Ball Recipe

Holiday Treats – Coconut Cacao Ball Recipe

December 06, 20152 min read

A holiday treat to indulge in guilt-free and it tastes super yummy. This Coconut Cacao Ball recipe is definitely on my keeper list for the holidays.

I am searching out a few recipes to add into the holiday baking line-up that I can enjoy guilt-free to work out that 80% ratio that keeps us feeling great even over the holidays. Got any keepers to share in your recipe file?

I found this recipe in the Happy Belly Cookbook – from Nadya Andreeva – definitely a blog to check out for great ideas on keeping your belly happy.

This recipe is super easy, super healthy and super quick to make – what more can you ask for? Although the first time I made them I did skip the activated nut step as I didn’t read that part and did not have time to do that before making it – so if you want to be even healthier – plan ahead and soak your nuts first. Check out how to activate your nuts and why you want to do this here.

Coconut Cacao Ball Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup pitted Medjool dates
1 cup activated (or regular) nuts (almonds or walnuts)
1/3 cup cacao powder (raw, organic if you have it)
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup shredded coconut – plus more for rolling afterwards.
1 tbsp chia seeds

Directions:

1. Soak dates in warm water to soften for 15 minutes.
2. While the dates are soaking chop nuts in food processor or blender.
3. When nuts are evenly chopped add in cacao powder, coconut oil, shredded coconut and chia seeds. Blend well.
4. Add in soaked dates and process until well combined.
5. Let the mixture sit in the fridge for 10 minutes to set a little.
6. Roll mixture into bite-sized balls, rolling in coconut flakes to seal so they don’t stick to fingers or each other.
7. Enjoy!

Have a healthy holiday treat recipe to share? Share the recipe link in the comment section below and help us all to feel great over the holidays.

Looking for More Like This?

• Another Holiday favourite recipe that is so similar to the ones my mom made – without the gluten – these are on the keeper list too: Almond Thumbprint Cookie
• Love these little energy balls for quick healthy treats? Try these too – 6 Simple Ayurvedic Energy Bars to Fuel Your Family.

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Ayurvedic Essential Oils

Holiday Treats – Coconut Cacao Ball Recipe

Holiday Treats – Coconut Cacao Ball Recipe

December 06, 20152 min read

A holiday treat to indulge in guilt-free and it tastes super yummy. This Coconut Cacao Ball recipe is definitely on my keeper list for the holidays.

I am searching out a few recipes to add into the holiday baking line-up that I can enjoy guilt-free to work out that 80% ratio that keeps us feeling great even over the holidays. Got any keepers to share in your recipe file?

I found this recipe in the Happy Belly Cookbook – from Nadya Andreeva – definitely a blog to check out for great ideas on keeping your belly happy.

This recipe is super easy, super healthy and super quick to make – what more can you ask for? Although the first time I made them I did skip the activated nut step as I didn’t read that part and did not have time to do that before making it – so if you want to be even healthier – plan ahead and soak your nuts first. Check out how to activate your nuts and why you want to do this here.

Coconut Cacao Ball Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup pitted Medjool dates
1 cup activated (or regular) nuts (almonds or walnuts)
1/3 cup cacao powder (raw, organic if you have it)
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup shredded coconut – plus more for rolling afterwards.
1 tbsp chia seeds

Directions:

1. Soak dates in warm water to soften for 15 minutes.
2. While the dates are soaking chop nuts in food processor or blender.
3. When nuts are evenly chopped add in cacao powder, coconut oil, shredded coconut and chia seeds. Blend well.
4. Add in soaked dates and process until well combined.
5. Let the mixture sit in the fridge for 10 minutes to set a little.
6. Roll mixture into bite-sized balls, rolling in coconut flakes to seal so they don’t stick to fingers or each other.
7. Enjoy!

Have a healthy holiday treat recipe to share? Share the recipe link in the comment section below and help us all to feel great over the holidays.

Looking for More Like This?

• Another Holiday favourite recipe that is so similar to the ones my mom made – without the gluten – these are on the keeper list too: Almond Thumbprint Cookie
• Love these little energy balls for quick healthy treats? Try these too – 6 Simple Ayurvedic Energy Bars to Fuel Your Family.

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Yoga and Essential Oils

Holiday Treats – Coconut Cacao Ball Recipe

Holiday Treats – Coconut Cacao Ball Recipe

December 06, 20152 min read

A holiday treat to indulge in guilt-free and it tastes super yummy. This Coconut Cacao Ball recipe is definitely on my keeper list for the holidays.

I am searching out a few recipes to add into the holiday baking line-up that I can enjoy guilt-free to work out that 80% ratio that keeps us feeling great even over the holidays. Got any keepers to share in your recipe file?

I found this recipe in the Happy Belly Cookbook – from Nadya Andreeva – definitely a blog to check out for great ideas on keeping your belly happy.

This recipe is super easy, super healthy and super quick to make – what more can you ask for? Although the first time I made them I did skip the activated nut step as I didn’t read that part and did not have time to do that before making it – so if you want to be even healthier – plan ahead and soak your nuts first. Check out how to activate your nuts and why you want to do this here.

Coconut Cacao Ball Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup pitted Medjool dates
1 cup activated (or regular) nuts (almonds or walnuts)
1/3 cup cacao powder (raw, organic if you have it)
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup shredded coconut – plus more for rolling afterwards.
1 tbsp chia seeds

Directions:

1. Soak dates in warm water to soften for 15 minutes.
2. While the dates are soaking chop nuts in food processor or blender.
3. When nuts are evenly chopped add in cacao powder, coconut oil, shredded coconut and chia seeds. Blend well.
4. Add in soaked dates and process until well combined.
5. Let the mixture sit in the fridge for 10 minutes to set a little.
6. Roll mixture into bite-sized balls, rolling in coconut flakes to seal so they don’t stick to fingers or each other.
7. Enjoy!

Have a healthy holiday treat recipe to share? Share the recipe link in the comment section below and help us all to feel great over the holidays.

Looking for More Like This?

• Another Holiday favourite recipe that is so similar to the ones my mom made – without the gluten – these are on the keeper list too: Almond Thumbprint Cookie
• Love these little energy balls for quick healthy treats? Try these too – 6 Simple Ayurvedic Energy Bars to Fuel Your Family.

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Essential Oil Meditations

Holiday Treats – Coconut Cacao Ball Recipe

Holiday Treats – Coconut Cacao Ball Recipe

December 06, 20152 min read

A holiday treat to indulge in guilt-free and it tastes super yummy. This Coconut Cacao Ball recipe is definitely on my keeper list for the holidays.

I am searching out a few recipes to add into the holiday baking line-up that I can enjoy guilt-free to work out that 80% ratio that keeps us feeling great even over the holidays. Got any keepers to share in your recipe file?

I found this recipe in the Happy Belly Cookbook – from Nadya Andreeva – definitely a blog to check out for great ideas on keeping your belly happy.

This recipe is super easy, super healthy and super quick to make – what more can you ask for? Although the first time I made them I did skip the activated nut step as I didn’t read that part and did not have time to do that before making it – so if you want to be even healthier – plan ahead and soak your nuts first. Check out how to activate your nuts and why you want to do this here.

Coconut Cacao Ball Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup pitted Medjool dates
1 cup activated (or regular) nuts (almonds or walnuts)
1/3 cup cacao powder (raw, organic if you have it)
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup shredded coconut – plus more for rolling afterwards.
1 tbsp chia seeds

Directions:

1. Soak dates in warm water to soften for 15 minutes.
2. While the dates are soaking chop nuts in food processor or blender.
3. When nuts are evenly chopped add in cacao powder, coconut oil, shredded coconut and chia seeds. Blend well.
4. Add in soaked dates and process until well combined.
5. Let the mixture sit in the fridge for 10 minutes to set a little.
6. Roll mixture into bite-sized balls, rolling in coconut flakes to seal so they don’t stick to fingers or each other.
7. Enjoy!

Have a healthy holiday treat recipe to share? Share the recipe link in the comment section below and help us all to feel great over the holidays.

Looking for More Like This?

• Another Holiday favourite recipe that is so similar to the ones my mom made – without the gluten – these are on the keeper list too: Almond Thumbprint Cookie
• Love these little energy balls for quick healthy treats? Try these too – 6 Simple Ayurvedic Energy Bars to Fuel Your Family.

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Kids Yoga Activities

Holiday Treats – Coconut Cacao Ball Recipe

Holiday Treats – Coconut Cacao Ball Recipe

December 06, 20152 min read

A holiday treat to indulge in guilt-free and it tastes super yummy. This Coconut Cacao Ball recipe is definitely on my keeper list for the holidays.

I am searching out a few recipes to add into the holiday baking line-up that I can enjoy guilt-free to work out that 80% ratio that keeps us feeling great even over the holidays. Got any keepers to share in your recipe file?

I found this recipe in the Happy Belly Cookbook – from Nadya Andreeva – definitely a blog to check out for great ideas on keeping your belly happy.

This recipe is super easy, super healthy and super quick to make – what more can you ask for? Although the first time I made them I did skip the activated nut step as I didn’t read that part and did not have time to do that before making it – so if you want to be even healthier – plan ahead and soak your nuts first. Check out how to activate your nuts and why you want to do this here.

Coconut Cacao Ball Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup pitted Medjool dates
1 cup activated (or regular) nuts (almonds or walnuts)
1/3 cup cacao powder (raw, organic if you have it)
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup shredded coconut – plus more for rolling afterwards.
1 tbsp chia seeds

Directions:

1. Soak dates in warm water to soften for 15 minutes.
2. While the dates are soaking chop nuts in food processor or blender.
3. When nuts are evenly chopped add in cacao powder, coconut oil, shredded coconut and chia seeds. Blend well.
4. Add in soaked dates and process until well combined.
5. Let the mixture sit in the fridge for 10 minutes to set a little.
6. Roll mixture into bite-sized balls, rolling in coconut flakes to seal so they don’t stick to fingers or each other.
7. Enjoy!

Have a healthy holiday treat recipe to share? Share the recipe link in the comment section below and help us all to feel great over the holidays.

Looking for More Like This?

• Another Holiday favourite recipe that is so similar to the ones my mom made – without the gluten – these are on the keeper list too: Almond Thumbprint Cookie
• Love these little energy balls for quick healthy treats? Try these too – 6 Simple Ayurvedic Energy Bars to Fuel Your Family.

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