Almond & Date Energy Balls

These are the snack equivalent of a reset button. They live in the fridge. They take ten minutes to make. They taste like a treat but are just almonds, dates, and a bit of coconut. One or two is enough to bridge the gap between meals.

Ingredients (Makes 10–12 balls):

• 150g almonds
• 100g Medjool dates, pitted
• 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• Pinch of salt
• Desiccated coconut for rolling

Method:

1. Put the almonds in a food processor and blitz until they form a coarse meal.
2. Add the dates, coconut oil, and salt. Blitz until the mixture comes together in a sticky ball.
3. Roll into small balls. Roll each in desiccated coconut.
4. Store in the fridge for up to a week.

Why it's gut-friendly: Almonds are rich in fibre and vitamin E. Dates provide natural sweetness and fibre. Coconut oil adds healthy fats.