Yes, I’ve said it.  It’s out there.  It’s controversial.  And I’m a health food freak!  Give me anything with dates, cacao and a splash of maple syrup and I’m in heaven.

But here’s the thing.  Who has time to roll all those ridiculous balls?

Here’s what I do.  Chuck it all in a container lined with baking paper.  Once whatever recipe you are using is set, pretend it is a slice and cut it into squares.  Done, completed, simple.  But it’s sticky on the side you say.  Who cares?  If a ball is covered with coconut or chia seeds or cacao powder that is going to go all over your fingers too (and the floor as well).  So you are going to have to wash your hands after you eat them – or wipe them on your pants, whatever floats your boat.  But then you are missing out on the coconut/chia seeds you say.  Chuck them into the recipe or on top of the slice.  It’s not rocket science.  You are not missing out – you are gaining back your time.

Now when the recipe says they are ready in 5 minutes *eye roll* – in fact they are ready in about 15 mins instead of the usual 45 when you roll them into individual balls.

Be kind to yourself (and your precious time).

Wx