1. These balls of goodness are so healthy and anti-oxidising that you can eat them for breakfast. And just to test the theory, I did so this morning.
2. They are not addictive and you won't eat the whole lot in one sitting. How so?
They are rich in good fats that fill you up pleasantly and fast. Seriously, no desperate hankerings afterwards.
3. Lizzie and I are the two most impatient women on the planet: we whizzed these together in three minutes, including the taking of pretty pictures.
The recipe is derived from a nutball recipe Nora Gedagaudas sent to me. We kind of modified it, throwing in stuff we liked. You seriously don't have to worry about exact quantities. You can't stuff this recipe up! And don't be afraid of the butter and coconut oil. It's goooooood for you!
250g or so of organic nuts. We used almonds, brazil nuts and walnuts for their hormonally healthful properties. We tried using a stab-mixer, but it turned them into a powder, so promptly switched to a large food processor).
1/2 a stick of organic salted unadulterated butter. Or use the whole packet (200-250g) if you don't have coconut oil.
Nora also suggests organic cacao nibs – adds chocolaty flavor without adding sugar. Also, cacao nibs have roughly twice the antioxidant content of green tea.
Blend the above in a bowl, using a metal spoon to "splodge" the coconut oil and butter through the dry stuff. Don't be precise – chuck in what feels right. You can't go wrong. It will go quite "wet" – this is because the coconut butter turns to oil. Add some extra dry "filler" stuff to adjust the consistency. The chia seeds will do this super well. Grab little handfuls and form into "balls" and plop (seriously, this is probably the wrong word given what they look like) on wax paper on a metal tray. Stick in the fridge for an hour, or if you're impatient like us, in the freezer for 20 minutes.
They really don't need any sweetener. We chucked in licorice root and some stevia and regretted it a little. Vanilla and/or cinnamon does the job better.
We also tossed in some maca. We're glad we did.
As Lizzie says, this is "real food" eating. No fuss. Basic ingredients. No sugar. Good, nutritious, female-loving fat.
PS Lizzie and her sister run Spell Designs. She's wearing their gear above. You can buy online here and follow her blog here.
PPS For more sugar-free sweet treats, check out my I Quit Sugar Ebook. You can buy it here.
PPS Feel free to contribute your own recipe amendments below!
One stick is 110g, thus half a stick is 55g.
Hi Sarah Wilson, not sure if this is the right place for this question but here it is any way. What is the difference between all the different types of salt. I get Rock salt is just that a lump or "rock" of salt but Sea Salt, Celtic Sea Salt, Organic Salt, and Kosher Salt. Are they all just salt at the end of the day?
Hi, try adding a few medijool dates for natural sweetness.
How many calories are in each ball? Unfortunately I am finding them a bit too moorish they are soooo yummy I'd be happy to eat these over chocolate any day but I'm sure they must be loaded with calories!
These are soooo good. But I wouldn't say they aren't addictive. Yum!!