Name: Lemon Chia Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup raw almonds; 1 cup cashews, raw; 4 tbsp chia seeds; 2 cups medjool dates (pitted, chopped); 1 cup desiccated coconut; 1 lemon juice

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Ingredients

1 cup raw almonds
1 cup cashews, raw
4 tbsp chia seeds
2 cups medjool dates pitted, chopped
1 cup desiccated coconut
1 lemon juice

Method

Place the almonds, cashews, and chia seeds in a food processor.
Blend until the nuts are chopped finely, resembling breadcrumbs
Add dates and lemon juice and blend until mixture comes together
Form mixture into balls and roll in coconut. Refrigerate.
Makes 30 balls.

Notes

Recipe courtesy of Rebecca McPhee, Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD).

Please note the serving size listed is to be used as a guide only. Consider your own individual nutrient and carbohydrate requirements and adjust the serving size as required. If you are unsure of your requirements consult an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) for personalises advice.

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