🌟 Spiced Amla & Date Energy Balls
Looking for a snack that does more than just beat the afternoon slump? This recipe combines the legendary antioxidant power of **amla powder** (Indian gooseberry) with a zesty kick of ginger, sweet dates, and creamy cashews.
They taste like a rich, spiced cookie dough—but they are 100% raw, vegan, and packed with cellular defense.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Equipment: Food processor
Yield: About 24 bites
🛒 Ingredients
1 cup Raw cashews
⅔ cup Pitted dates (if they're on the drier side, soak them in hot water for 5 minutes first!)
⅓ cup Ground flaxseed (ground required for nutrient absorption)
1 tbsp Amla powder (your daily dose of Vitamin C & antioxidants)
1 tsp Ground ginger (for a warm, digestive-boosting kick)
🥣 Instructions
Add the cashews, dates, flaxseed, amla powder, and ground ginger to your food processor. Process on high until the mixture starts clumping together into a cohesive dough. If it feels a little too dry to roll, add a teaspoon of water. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them smoothly between your palms. Enjoy!
Tip: Put dough in plastic bag and form balls from outside the bag. Also, crumbly mixture is great stirred into oatmeal before or after cooking oats.
Why this Combo Works
Amla powder is naturally quite tart and slightly bitter. Blending it with sweet, caramelly dates and rich cashews completely balances the flavor, leaving you with a delicious, zesty treat that supports radiant skin and immune health!
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Try other Laraball (energy ball) flavors! Many flavors
