Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Mango Balls with Chia Seeds (Version 2)

adapted from: https://minimalistbaker.com/mango-energy-bites/



Soak in hot water for 5 minutes till soft and pliable, drain, then pat dry.
  • 4-5 oz package of dried mango
While mango is soaking grind then set aside
  • 1- 1/4c walnuts
 Grind to make paste with
  • pliable mango
  • 12 dates
Then add and blend together. (Can use hand if food processor won't do it.)
  • previously ground walnuts 
  • 1 T ground flax seed meal
  • 1 T chia seeds
  • 1/3 c coconut flakes
  • 1/2 t. cinnamon
Roll into about 3/4" balls.

Roll balls in
  • about 1/2 c or so of coconut flakes
See notes from Version 1
https://katsrecipes.blogspot.com/2018/12/raw-mango-balls-rolled-in-coconut.html

I didn't use any powdered sugar and they were sweet enough for me.