Deliciously Ella’s Hazelnut and Raisin Energy Balls

I thought it was time for a foodie post, and what better recipe to share but this one from Deliciously Ella: her Hazelnut and Raisin Energy Balls.

I’m always on the look-out for plant-based treats and this one is lovely.  Although you can buy Nakd bars and the like, there is something very satisfying about going to the effort to creating your own – not to mention it also ends up being much cheaper on your pocket.  And it especially rewarding when your kids taste them and, instead of screwing up their faces and proclaiming them to be ‘disgusting’ and acting like you are trying to poison them (can you tell my kids aren’t the biggest fans of my plant-based diet?), they claim they love them and try and snaffle them for their own.

These energy balls tick all the ‘healthy but yummy’ boxes.  They are:
chocolatey

sweet

sticky

a bit crunchy

moreish

I did substitute sultanas for raisins  – they are half the price and, let’s face it, they taste and look exactly like raisins!  I also missed out the cardamom simply because I didn’t have any in my kitchen, but they were still really delicious.

Here’s the link if you would like to see Deliciously Ella in action making them.

Enjoy 🙂