Raw Chocolate Fruit and Nut Balls

 So after practice I was craving something chocolatey, but did want to ruin my clean diet with a bar of preservatives and empty calories.  There happened to be a Snickers candy bar in the cupboard and I was curious to see the ingredients listed on it.  Well it looked kinda like this: sugar, sugar ,more sugar, artificial ingredients, trans fats, empty calories yada yada yada.   Looking at it made me sick so I decided to make some clean healthy treats using ingredients that my body can benefit from.  And TADA!!! a nice and healthy chocolatey treat that will give you satisfaction after one bite!!

Raw Chocolate Fruit and Nut Balls

• 4 prunes
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 Tbsp.  ground flaxseeds
• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 2 Tbsp. unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup mixed nuts
• 2 Tbsp. cocoa nibs

Chocolate Coating

• 2 Tbsp. coconut oil
• 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
• 1 Tbsp. maple syrup

1. Put all ingredients (except chocolate coating) in a food processor and pulse until mixture is smooth (about 1 minute).
2. Roll up mixture into little balls and place on parchment paper.
3. For the chocolate, melt the coconut oil in microwave for about 30 seconds (or until fully melted).
4. Add the cocoa powder and maple syrup and mix thoroughly.
5. Dip the fruit and nut balls into the chocolate and coat well.
6. Place in fridge for about 30 minutes to harden.
7. Enjoy!!