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Alpro Coconut & Date Energy Balls Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup raw almonds
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup Alpro Coconut Milk

Special equipment needed:
- Food processor

Step-by-step instructions:
a. In a food processor, pulse the dates, shredded coconut, almonds, and chia seeds until finely chopped.
b. Add the Alpro Coconut Milk and pulse until the mixture comes together.
c. Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls.
d. Place the energy balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
e. Serve and enjoy!


- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Refrigeration time: 30 minutes
5. Temperature:
- No cooking required.
Serving size:
- Makes approximately 20 energy balls.

Nutritional information:
- Each energy ball contains approximately 80 calories, 4g fat, 1g protein, and 10g carbohydrates.

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can substitute the Alpro Coconut Milk with any other non-dairy milk of your choice.
- You can use any other type of nut instead of almonds.

Variations:
- You can add other ingredients such as cocoa powder, vanilla extract, or cinnamon to change the flavor of the energy balls.

Tips and tricks:
- If the mixture is too dry, add a little more Alpro Coconut Milk.
- If the mixture is too wet, add more shredded coconut.

Storage instructions:
- Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Reheating instructions:
- No reheating required.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the energy balls on a platter with fresh fruit.

Garnishes:
- You can sprinkle extra shredded coconut on top of the energy balls.

Pairings:
- These energy balls are perfect as a snack or a pre-workout boost.

Suggested side dishes:
- Serve with fresh fruit or a smoothie.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mixture is too dry, add more liquid.
- If the mixture is too wet, add more dry ingredients.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to wash your hands before handling the ingredients.
- Store the energy balls in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage.

Food history:
- Energy balls are a popular snack that originated in the health and fitness community.

Flavor profiles:
- These energy balls have a sweet and nutty flavor.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the energy balls as a snack or a pre-workout boost.

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Taste: Sweet, Nutty, Coconutty, Chewy, Creamy