These energy balls are easy, fast, use up pantry staples and are jam packed with functional mushroom goodness for overall health benefits. Using the Concentrated Mushroom Powders from Harmonic Arts, they are the perfect way to sneak in the amazing health benefits of fruiting body mushroom without compromising on taste. They are vegan, raw and can be made using gluten free ingredients. Perfect for lunches, a quick snack or after dinner treat! You can find all of these ingredients here at The Apothecary, in-store and online and purchase most of them in bulk from our wonderful local suppliers.

Which Harmonic Arts Concentrated Mushroom Powder should you use?

• Chaga is used for immunity support, antioxidant and power
• Cordyceps helps with energy, stamina, and stress support
• Lion’s Mane is amazing for increasing focus, memory and concentration
• Reishi is considered adaptogenic, grounding and can be used for vitality
• Turkey Tail supports gut health and deep immunity
• 5 Mushroom is made with all the above mentioned mushrooms and is a lovely blend for whole-body support and balance

Spiced Energy Balls made with functional mushrooms from Harmonic Arts

• 1 ½ cup dates (pitted and soaked in warm water)
• ¾ cup raw cashews or walnuts (if using cashews soak in warm water)
• ½ cup rolled oats
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp hemp hearts
• 2 tsp Harmonic Arts Concentrated Mushroom Powder of your choice
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• ½ tsp salt of choice (we like using sea salt)
• ¼ tsp ground clove powder
• ¼ tsp cardamom powder
• ¼ tsp ginger powder
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper

1. Soak dates and cashews in warm water for 15 minutes while you prep the rest of the ingredients
2. Add the coconut oil, chia seeds, hemp hearts, Harmonic Arts Concentrated Mushroom Powder, and spices to a small bowl
3. Once dates and cashews have softened, add to food processor and pulse several times until large pieces form
4. Add rolled oats and process for 30 seconds until a smooth “dough” forms. The mixture should start to smooth out and clump together.
5. Add the remaining ingredients to the food processor and process for another 30 seconds. The mixture should be soft and slightly sticky. Try forming a ball with some of the mixture, it should hold its shape.
• If the mixture is too dry, add a few more soaked dates
• If the mixture is too wet and sticky, add a few more tablespoons of rolled oats
6. Roll into desired size balls and put into airtight container to store in the fridge or freezer. These energy balls if stored correctly will store in fridge for about a month and in the freezer for three months.

Enjoy your delicious and functional sweet treats!

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