Mini retreat recipes

On saturday I made two different treats for the restorative yoga event. I was asked for the recipes - so here they are:

Energy Balls

2 tablespoons ground oats (or ground almonds)

2 dates

1 heaped teaspoon cacao powder

1 level teaspoon banana powder ( or half a banana mashed)

1 level teaspoon espresso coffee granules

1 tablespoon almond butter (or peanut butter)

method

First of all soak the dates by covering them with boiled water in a cup for around 10 minutes.

Add all the other dry ingredients in a bowl and mix together

Blend the dates and water together (removing any stone first) and add along with the butter to the dry ingredients

you may need to add a little more water if too dry, or oats/almonds if too wet.

Roll into balls and put into the fridge to store - but not for long!

These energy balls are ideal when you need an energy boost, low in added sugar and processed ingredients.

Yogic Cookies

Ground almonds 200g

Ground Flaxseeds 2 tblsp

Coconut sugar (or brown sugar) 3 tblsp

Olive oil 3 tblsp

Pecan nuts (or other nut) 50g

Dark chocolate chips (or broken bar) 80g

Cinnamon/ginger/cardamon ground a pinch or half teaspoon of each

Water 4 tblsp

Method

Heat oven to 180/160 gas 4

In a bowl mix the ground flaxseeds and water and set aside for 10 minutes or so.

Combine the olive oil and sugar and add to the flaxseeds and stir.

Add in the ground almonds, spices, chocolate and pecans to combine all together.

Roll cookie dough with you hands into 12 balls (you may need to wet your hands to bring it together), place on your baking tray (I use greaseproof paper on the tray). Flatten down with your palm (or a fork).

Cook for 10-15 minutes depending on size (I turn them over after around 8 minutes to make sure they are cooked through).

A lovely alternative to highly processed cookies, with good fats, fibre and you can reduce the amount of sugar easily too. Adjust the spices to how strong you like them.