These immunity-boosting energy balls are perfect for keeping you in tip-top form when you feel a little dip and fancy something sweet.

They do precisely what they promise, but you must taste these nutritious beauties. Dates are delicious and high in potassium, promoting an efficient metabolism and healthy nervous system. Fibre will keep your bowels regular. Tannins will treat stomach issues.

Bone-building protein and other powerful minerals like magnesium help digestion and calm the mind and body. Zinc will look after your immune system, and boron helps to build muscles and treat arthritic conditions. Then, there's the supply of slow-release natural sugars. They pack in so much more.

Cashews bring more goodness to the table in the form of minerals for bone health, monounsaturated oleic acid, and omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid, which help protect against cancer and heart disease. Then there's tahini, which is so nutritious and contains a whole host of beneficial properties and anti-inflammatory compounds. Dark chocolate chips round this recipe off with a good dose of iron, zinc, copper, magnesium...the list goes on!

Plus, these little energy boosters are portable. Perfect!

 

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