CHOCOLATE & PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BALLS

Bittersweet chocolate contains the same powerful antioxidant found in red wine and can help a variety of health conditions.

MAKES: 8     PREP: 20–25 MINS, PLUS CHILLING     COOK: NO COOKING

½ cup blanched almonds

¼ cup unsweetened peanut butter

2 tablespoons coarsely chopped unsalted peanuts

3 tablespoons flaxseed

1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder sea salt

1. Put the almonds into a food processor and process for a minute, until you have the texture of coarse flour.

2. Put the peanut butter, peanuts, flaxseed, chocolate, and a small pinch of salt into a bowl and mix. Add the almond flour, reserving 1½ tablespoons. Mix until you have a texture resembling chunky clay.

3. Sprinkle the remaining almond flour and the cocoa powder onto a plate and mix with a teaspoon. Form a tablespoon-size blob of the peanut mixture into a ball, using the palms of your hands. Roll it in the cocoa powder mixture, then transfer to a plate. Make another seven balls in the same way.

4. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve or store in the refrigerator for up to two days.

per ball: 144 cal / 11.9g fat / 2.1g sat fat / 5.9g carbs / 1.7g sugars / 0.3g salt / 3g fiber / 4.9g protein