Energy Balls

Ingredients

• 1 & 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked
• 2 cups dates, soaked
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 5 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup crushed cashews
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Instructions

1. Remove cashews and dates from soaking water. Place them in a food processor and pulse. Add the raisins, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt and blend until it reaches a paste-like consistency.
2. Once the mixture feels like a dough, roll into balls. Mix crushed cashews and coconut flakes in a small bowl and roll the balls in the mixture.
3. Place balls on dehydrator trays and dry at 135°F (57°C) for 3 hours.