Fig Energy Balls

Makes around 15 balls

Ingredients:

• 8 oz (around 10) dried California figs (I picked up a bag from Costco)
• 4 oz (around 1 cup) quick cooking oats (opt for gluten-free if sensitive)
• 4 oz (around 2 cups) dried coconut flakes (I got this from the bins at Whole Foods)
• 4 Tbsp almond butter (~2 oz)
• 4 Tbsp raw cacao powder for dusting

Method:

• Soak the dried figs in enough warm water to cover for around 15 mins
• Dry roast the oats in a pan on low heat until it smells nutty and fragrant
• Dry roast the coconut flakes on low heat for around 5 minutes until fragrant
• In a food processor, grind the oats and coconut flakes together to a not-too-fine powder
• Drain the water from the figs, chop roughly and add to the food processor
• Add the almond butter and 2 tablespoons of cacao powder to the food processor
• Pulse until it forms an uniform mass and remove from the food processor
• Roll in to balls and dust with remaining cacao powder
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator