Cacao Balls

STORY & PHOTOS BY PRIYA HUTNER

Coconut cacao balls are the ultimate healthy sweet snack without re ned sugar. ey are rich in avor and antioxidants: cacao for energy, coconut for deliciousness and dates for sweetener. Add nuts for protein. n

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Cooking is a meditation for Priya, it is from that place she curates her menus and recipes to create delicious and nutritious meals for The Seasoned Sage, her company catering to client’s culinary preferences and dietary restrictions. She is also working on a series of cookbooks. Visit her website at TheSeasonedSage.com or contact her at priya@theseasonedsage.com.

From the kitchen of: Priya Hutner

(makes 6 to 8 balls)

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1 C pitted dates (soaked for at least one hour) 3 T raw cacao 1 t cinnamon 1 t cardamon 1 t vanilla extract ½ C shredded coconut (set half aside for rolling) ¼ t sea salt Pinch of cayenne, optional ½ C walnuts optional

Blend ingredients in a food processor. Roll into balls and roll in shredded coconut. Refrigerate.