Photography by Molly Matcham

Packed with nutrient-rich nettle seeds, nuts and adaptogenic ingredients, these no-bake energy balls are a simple and delicious way to fuel busy days. Naturally sweetened and full of flavour, they make the perfect snack for outdoor adventures, afternoon energy slumps or whenever you need a nourishing boost from nature’s pantry. 🌿✨🥜

Ingredients –

1/2 cup nettle seeds

1 1/2 cups dates

1/2 cup seeds and/or nuts of choice (I used hazelnuts)

2x tbsp raw organic honey

1x tbsp cacao powder

Items to decorate (I used cacao powder on one and dried nettle seeds on another

Method –

• Place all items in blender or food processor and blitz until it comes together. This can mean adding more honey (or a nut / seed butter) if your dates are drier.

• You can create by hand if you chop ingredients finely and mix together

• Roll mixture into walnut sized balls 

• add topping, this will mean rolling in the nettle seeds or cacao, or drizzling melted chocolate and sprinkling toppings

• Pop in fridge for 30mins to set

• Enjoy whenever you need a pick me up or just fancy it 

*** have fun with this recipe, swap around the items to make it your own, add wild spices or seeds. It’s a great one to test out on***