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Sweet & Salted Energy Balls

Energy balls; so much more fun than bars! These little guys from http://meatified.com are grain, gluten, nut & seed free, so they're the perfect allergy friendly bite for on the go!

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Energy balls; so much more fun than bars! These little guys are grain, gluten, nut & seed free, so they’re the perfect allergy friendly bite for on the go!

Ingredients

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Instructions

PROCESS: Remove and discard the fig stems. Add all the dried fruits to the bowl of a 14 cup food processor and process until all the fruits are finely chopped and beginning to fold in on themselves from the side of the bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients (except the salt, see notes) and continue to process until the plantain chips and unsweetened shredded coconut are incorporated and the mixture begins to resemble wet sand and begins to stick together. The mixture is done when it sticks & holds together when pinched between your fingers.

ROLL: Use a 2 tablespoon scoop or measuring cup to press the mixture into lightly until the spoon is filled and level. Scoop out the measured mixture and squeeze it together a few times before rolling it into a ball between your two hands. Repeat until all the mixture is used up.

STORE: Because these don’t have any added oils or sweeteners, they should keep for a few weeks in an airtight container at room temperature — if they don’t get eaten long before then! They’ll also keep nicely wrapped up tightly in the fridge for several weeks and the freezer for a few months for whenever you want a little sweet treat.

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Notes

If you have to avoid coconut for allergies, you can either omit it completely, or throw in some extra plantain chips to make up for the texture lost. The coconut gives a more chewy bar, but isn’t essential to hold everything together.

The amount of salt you add will depend on the saltiness of the plantain chips or strips you use. If your plantains are salted, taste the mixture in the food processor before adding any salt, just in case! If you like, a flaky sea salt is a nice finishing touch.

If you’re following the AIP, make sure to choose dried fruits that haven’t been coated in vegetable / canola / sunflower / safflower oils, as these are not compliant. It’s best if you choose unsweetened dried fruits wherever possible.