Tropical Energy Balls

Recipe by SpamellaB These fruit-and seed-packed energy bites are the ideal grab-and-go snack, perfect for any time of day. You can find more sugar-free recipes like this one and more over on our blog or check out Natvia's archive of dessert videos over at Healthy Treats!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cooking/baking time: None

Makes: 15-20

Ingredients

250 g rolled oats

50 g seeds (We used pumpkin)

50 g coconut chips

50 g goji berries

50 g dried mango pieces

1 teaspoon cinnamon

75 g Natvia natural sweetener

6 tablespoon peanut butter

100 g dates soaked in 100ml hot water for 10 minutes

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C.
Mix together the oats, seeds and coconut and spread out on a lined baking tray. Toast in the oven for 8 minutes until starting to go golden. Leave to cool then tip into a bowl and add the dried fruit, Natvia cinnamon in a bowl.
Place the dates and their soaking water, peanut butter and vanilla in a blender and whizz up until smooth.
Spoon this mixture into the oats and mix really well to combine everything.
Divide into about 15-20 pieces and roll into balls with your hands. Keep in the fridge in an airtight container, they’ll last for a week!