These little rainbow balls are a great pick-me-up when in need of a burst of energy. They’re really speedy to make and filled with natural goodness, so make a perfect guilt free treat when craving something with a little bit of sweetness.
The different colours in these balls represent different healing properties in the body.
Green: Metabolism boosting matcha ball
Matcha is a powerful green tea powder with remarkable health benefits. It detoxifies the body naturally and effectively and is loaded with antioxidants which helps fight off harmful bugs. 1 tbsp matcha powder has the same number of antioxidants found in 10 cups of green tea!
It’s also great for kick starting the metabolism and helps burn calories, which in turn can help manage weight.
My other favourite ways of using matcha is adding a tbsp into my smoothie / juice or sipping on a warming matcha latte (1 tbsp matcha powder, 1 tbsp of honey, coconut sugar or stevia and 1 cup of warmed coconut or almond milk - blended and frothy!).
Pink: Liver and blood cleansing beetroot ball
Beetroot is great for giving the immune system a real boost owing to its high count of Vitamin C and iron. Research suggests it has a number of healing and health benefits such as lowering blood pressure levels, relieving fatigue and reducing the risk of dementia.
Adding 1 tbsp of beet powder into smoothies or baking is a great way to reap its benefits (and it makes your food vibrant and pink, which I adore).
For other ways to use beet powder, try my nourishing ‘Barbie Beet Breakfast Bircher’ recipe (which I'm obsessed with).
Yellow: Anti-inflammatory turmeric ball
Turmeric is mother natures golden spice!! It's been used for many years following its remarkable medicinal and healing properties. It's very high in antioxidants and acts as a strong anti-inflammatory in the body which can help fight cancer, liver damage and diabetes. Since chronic inflammation causes / contributes to many of Western diseases, it’s definitely worth adding this little spice into your life!
It works really well in coconut curries and even smoothies. Try out my summer ‘Turmeric, Mango an Pineapple Smoothie Bowl’ for breakfast to kick start your day.
Ingredients:
Green:
½ cup of medjool dates (destoned)
½ cup of pistachios (deshelled)
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp ground flax seeds
2 tbsp raw cacao powder
2 tbsp matcha powder
Pinch of Salt
Pink:
½ cup of medjool dates (destoned)
½ cup of pistachios (deshelled)
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp ground flax seeds
2 tbsp raw cacao powder
2 tbsp beetroot powder
Pinch of Salt
Yellow:
½ cup of medjool dates (destoned)
½ cup of hazelnuts
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp ground flax seeds
2 tbsp raw cacao powder
2 tbsp turmeric powder
Pinch of Salt
Method:
Green ball:
Set 1 tbsp of matcha powder aside and blitz all other ingredients together in a food processor, until combined.
Roll mixture into little balls and then coat them in the matcha powder which was set aside.
Pink:
Repeat above process, using beetroot powder.
Yellow:
Repeat above process using turmeric powder.
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