Something Sweet
Cashew, Oat & Chocolate Energy Balls
A slow-release little sweet thing for the moments when you want a snack that feels grounding rather than grabby.
Serves
Makes 7 to 8
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins chilling
Ingredients
Main ingredients
• 180 g rolled oats
• 140 g cashew nuts
• 20 g flaxseeds
• 20 g pumpkin seeds
• 3 tbsp peanut butter
• 2 to 3 tbsp honey
• 50 g dark chocolate, melted or finely chopped
• 2 tbsp bee pollen, optional
Method
1. Blitz the oats, cashews, flaxseeds and pumpkin seeds in a blender or food processor until finely chopped.
2. Add the peanut butter, honey and dark chocolate and pulse again until the mixture starts to clump together.
3. Roll into 7 to 8 balls.
4. Chill or freeze for about 30 minutes until firm. Dip half in extra melted dark chocolate if you like, and finish some with bee pollen.
Good For You Note
Oats bring beta-glucans for steadier energy, nuts and seeds add satisfying fats and minerals, and flax contributes lignans and omega-3s. They are small, but they work brilliantly as a bridge snack when you want something sweet that still has nutritional structure.