Sticky Date Energy Balls
A great snack to take on the go or enjoy as a sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pitted dates, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes
- 1/2 cup Original ChiChi cereal (or similar corn-based cereal)
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Blend your dates: In a blender or food processor, add the soaked dates (drained) and blend until they are chopped up into small pieces. Set aside.
- Cook your ChiChi: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/2 cup of ChiChi with 1 cup of water. Microwave the mixture for 90 seconds. Stir well and let it cool slightly
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the cooked ChiChi along with the almond butter, chia seeds, and dates. Mix all the ingredients together until well combined. The mixture should be sticky and hold together easily.
- Form the Energy Balls: Roll small amounts of the mixture into a ball, repeat with the remaining mixture until you have formed all the energy balls. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes then enjoy!
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