Berry-Coconut Energy Balls

Antioxidant Galore | Nutrient Dense | Anti-Ageing | Healthy Snack

Why Berries are the best

• Berries are extremely high in antioxidants (especially blueberries, raspberries and blackberries), which help protect from damage by free radicals, and act as an anti-inflammatory.

• Berries are high in (soluble) fibre, which makes us feel full and less hungry, and their net-carbohydrate content is comparably low due to their high fibre content. Therefore, berries are a great food to help control weight and calorie intake.

• Berries are very nutritious. They contain vast amounts of vitamin C (especially strawberries), and high amounts of vitamin K, manganese, copper and folate.

• Berries may help reduce wrinkles, due to the antioxidant ellagic acid, which stops the production of enzymes that break down collagen in (sun-damaged) skin.

• Berries keep the heart healthy by lowering LDL (Bad) Cholesterol, and by supporting endothelial cells, which help control blood pressure and keep blood from clotting.

Recipe

(makes 10-12)

• 100 g Mixed Berries (fresh or frozen)

• 80 g Oats

• 30 g Desiccated Coconut

• 1 TBSP Chia Seeds

• 1 TBSP Coconut Oil, softened

• 1 Pinch of Sea Salt

• 40 ml Agave Syrup

Mix all ingredients in a food processor until you reach the consistency of sticky dough (add some oats and chia if the dough is too wet)

Roll out small balls (about 2 cm diameter), put them in an airtight container, and let them set for a couple of hours in the fridge.

They keep up to 7 days in the fridge or can be frozen for up to 1 month.