Carob Walnut Energy Balls

Serves: 8-10

Prep time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup Old fashioned oats (or about 3/4 cup oats flour)
• 2 tbsp Carob powder (or Cacao powder)
• 1/3 cup Chopped walnuts
• Pinch of sea salt
• 2 - 3 tbsp Coconut oil (melted)
• 2 - 3 tbsp Raisin puree (See tips)
• 2 tsp Vanilla extract 
• Choice of toppings: coconut chips, chia seeds, sunflower seeds or toasted sesame seeds.

Tips

• For the raisin puree, leave raisins to soak overnight in some water so that they soften, then blend with a little water to form a paste. Alternatively, you can use honey or agave syrup but bare in mind that this may add extra sweetness.

Method

1.  In a large bowl combine oat flour, carob powder, sea salt and walnuts together.
2. Add coconut oil, 2 tbsp of the raisin puree and vanilla extract. 
3. Slowly combine them together using a wooden spoon. Taste for sweetness and add more raisin puree if necessary. 
4. Lightly oil your hands. Take a small part of the mixture and roll into a ball. If the mixture feels too dry and difficult to come together, add a couple more teaspoons of coconut oil/honey/agave syrup as they work as a binder.
5. Roll remaining mixture into balls.
6. Gently roll them in the toppings of choice so that they coat each ball.
7. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.