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These balls are so full of goodness, I refuse to call them sweets. They surely satisfy a sweet tooth, but that’s just a nice side effect of this otherwise super healthy and nutritious power package.<\/div>\n

I am not a big fan of Goji berries eaten just by themselves. There is a funny aftertaste that I don’t like. In these balls, however, they taste fantastic. Combined with seeds, nuts, honey, dark chocolate and other dried fruit you’ll get a whole variety of crunches and flavors. Depending on your preferences you can omit or add one or the other ingredient.
\nGoji Berries have a long list of health benefits, like all berries. Goji berries in particular, however, are age-defying due to their unique combination of their minerals and vitamins. In fact, that was the reason why I was trying so hard to find a recipe with Goji berries that I would like.
\nThese ball are a perfect snack for mid-morning munchies, and a great treat after a workout. To me, they served pretty well as after-dinner pralines on the sofa.
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GOJI POWER BALLS<\/b><\/div>\n
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(Print Recipe)<\/a><\/div>\n
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3 tablespoons dried Goji berries<\/div>\n
3 tablespoons mixed seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, buckwheat, sesame, etc.)<\/div>\n
2 tablespoon dried cherries (or other dried fruit of your choice)<\/div>\n
3 pitted dried dates, roughly chopped<\/div>\n
3 tablespoons almonds<\/div>\n
1 teaspoon honey<\/div>\n
2 squares of dark chocolate, chopped<\/div>\n
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Optional<\/b><\/div>\n
dried coconut flakes<\/div>\n
cocoa powder<\/div>\n
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Yields 12-15<\/div>\n

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\nCombine all ingredients in a food processor and process until combined and sticky. Form balls of the size of a walnut out of the batter. Roll in cocoa powder or coconut flakes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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