It's every man for himself when it comes these delicious morsels. Every time I make a batch, they're gone within 48 hours. Just this morning, I opened the box to find a single, lone crunch ball left! So I highly recommend double-batching this recipe –because believe you me, they are highly addictive, and should come with a warning...
Like most of my recipes, adaptability is a key feature. Here, I've used a blend of nuts and seeds for added nutritional value, but feel free to use whatever you have to hand. I've also chosen to use raw cacao powder, because it has increased nutritional value and is less processed – but regular cocoa powder will taste equally delicious.
Orange, however, is essential. The nutrients found in the zest actually outweigh the goodness in the flesh, so I add it to as many meals as I can, from dressings and smoothies to baked goods.
The use of cacao nibs gives the balls extra nutrients and crunch. Relatively inexpensive and readily available, these tiny marvels also contain compounds that can increase serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain, so I highly recommend including them!
I've also added some protein powder – but again, whether you follow my lead or not is entirely up to you...
SERVES:
approx 24 balls
