Coconut Almond Energy Balls with Vitamin Tea

Ingredients:

• • 160 g (1 ½ cups) coconut flakes
  • 260 g (2 cups) sugar-free white chocolate (sweetener-based)
  • 30 g (¼ cup) almonds

• • 40 g (½ cup) coconut flakes (for rolling)
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1 tbsp vitamin or green tea

• 1 liter (4 cups) boiling water
• 1 tbsp orange juice

Directions:

• • Melt the sugar-free white chocolate in a water bath, stirring occasionally. Once melted, mix in 160 g of coconut flakes until well combined.
  • Cover the mixture with cling film and refrigerate for 10 minutes to set.
  • In the meantime, place the almonds in boiling water and cook for 3-4 minutes. Drain the water and peel the almonds.

• • Fry the peeled almonds in a frying pan until lightly toasted.
  • Once the coconut mixture has set, form small balls and place one almond in the center of each ball.
  • Roll each ball in the remaining 40 g of coconut flakes.

• • Place the balls in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to harden.
  • While the balls are chilling, prepare the vitamin tea: Zest one orange and steep it with the green tea in 1 liter of boiling water for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add orange juice to the brewed tea and serve hot.

• Once the energy balls have hardened, serve them in paper molds and enjoy alongside the vitamin tea.

Serving Suggestions:

• • Serve the energy balls as a snack with your morning coffee or afternoon tea.

• • Pack the energy balls for a healthy on-the-go snack.
  • Pair the tea and energy balls as a light breakfast or brunch.
  • Enjoy the energy balls as a treat after a workout.

Cooking Tips:

• • If you prefer a different nut, you can swap the almonds for cashews or walnuts.
  • If you like your tea more intense, let the orange zest and tea steep for a bit longer.

• You can also add a little honey or stevia to the tea for extra sweetness.

Nutritional Benefits:

• • Coconut is high in fiber and healthy fats, which can help keep you full longer.

• • Almonds provide a good source of protein, healthy fats, and vitamins.
  • Vitamin tea with orange zest is rich in antioxidants, supporting immune health.
  • The sugar-free white chocolate offers a guilt-free treat without the sugar spike.

Dietary Information:

• • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free (depending on the type of white chocolate used)

• Low-carb (if using sugar-free ingredients)
• Vegan (if using plant-based sweetener and chocolate)

Nutritional Facts (per serving):

• • Calories: ~150
  • Protein: ~3 g
  • Carbs: ~8 g

• Fat: ~12 g
• Fiber: ~3 g