Ginger Macadamia Balls

Makes 25-30 energy balls. 

Prep time: 20 minutes

What you need:

• 3/4 cup pecans
• 3/4 cup macadamia nuts
• 1/2 cup Brazil nuts
• 3/4 cup Medjool dates
• 2 tbsp almond butter
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp grated gingerroot
• 2 tbsp raw cacao nibs (optional)

What you do:

1. In a food processor, grind the pecans, macadamia nuts and Brazil nuts until you get a coarse crumbly mixture.
2. Add the dates, almond butter, cocoa powder and fresh ginger. Continue blending in the food processor until you get a sticky mixture. You may need to scrape the sides a few times. 
3. If using cacao nibs, fold them into the mixture.
4. Using your hands, take approximately 1 tbsp of mixture and roll into a ball. You will get between 25-30 balls depending on the size of each one.
5. You can store in the fridge for a week or in the freezer for a month.

Bon appétit!

Substitution tips:

• Replace the fresh gingerroot with 1 tsp ginger powder.
• Replace the pecans/macadamia/Brazil nuts with any combination of nuts or seeds including almonds, cashews, walnuts, pumpkin seeds.  
• Replace the almond butter with any nut butter.
• No Medjool dates? Use regular dates. Soak them in boiling water for 15 minutes to soften. Drain and add to the recipe.
• Want sweet and salty energy balls? Use roasted salted nuts.