Fermented Ginger Carrot Energy Balls
- 2 Tb. chia seeds
- 1 c. Zarrots
- 10 medium dates (pitted)
- 1 c. coconut flakes (divided)
- ½ c. walnuts or pecans
- 1 Tb. maple syrup
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2/3 c. rolled oats
- Put the chia seeds in a small bowl and add enough water to cover. Let sit for 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.
- Put the dates, ½ c. coconut, nuts, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt and oats into a food processor. Whirl until evenly broken down but not quite smooth. Add the chia seed gel and carrots and process until evenly blended to form a dough-like consistency, but again not smooth. Chill dough.
- Put the remaining ½ c. coconut into a bowl. Shape dough into 3/4 inch balls and roll into coconut. Repeat for remaining dough. Chill balls for at least 30 minutes. To store, refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 4 mos. Makes 30, 15 servings
Per 2 energy balls: 80 kcal, 5 g. fat, 2 g. sat fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 60 mg sodium, 8 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein, 30% vitamin A.
Fermented Ginger Carrot Energy Balls by Zymbiotics are a prebiotic and probiotic naturally sweet, ,chewy and delicious. A healthy snack or dessert.