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This winter, we've paired with health experts to bring you Good Gut Feels tips, tricks and recipes. These Stress Less Balls are packed with plant based protein, healthy fats and fibre. Made date free and naturally sweetened, they will satisfy chocolate cravings, keep your blood sugar levels balanced and keep you fuller for longer. This good mood food recipe is the perfect mid morning or afternoon pick-me-up for when stress snacking kicks in, brought to you by Casey-Lee Lyons from Live, Love, Nourish.

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2 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 cup Nexba Mixed Berry Kombucha
1 cup desiccated coconut
1/2 cup raw cashews
1/2 cup raw macadamia nuts
1/3 cup cacao powder
1/4 cup almond meal
1/4 cup rice malt syrup
1 tbsp coconut oil 
1 tbsp coconut flour 
1 tsp vanilla bean extract 
Pinch sea salt

To decorate (optional):

Desiccated coconut  
Freeze dried raspberries 
Chia seeds 
Sesame seeds  
Cocoa powder  
Crushed nuts
Buckinis

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60min

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Soak chia seeds in Nexba Mixed Berry Kombucha for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and seeds become gel-like.
Add all ingredients to a high speed food processor. Pulse to combine until mixture sticks together. If mixture is too wet to roll, add additional almond meal.
Roll 1-2 tbsp portions of mixture into balls and coat.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.
Store in air-tight container in refrigerator or freeze.

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Chia seeds	Chia seeds contain tryptophan, an amino acid that triggers the release of serotonin in the brain and promotes good mood & good sleep. Being a source of magnesium, they also promote relaxation and support stress levels! Chia seeds also contain good amounts of omega-3 fatty acids providing anti-inflammatory benefits that have a strong relationship with cognitive function and mental wellbeing.
Nexba Mixed Berry Kombucha	With real oolong tea leaves and living SCOBY, our ‘booch brews the old-school way for a whopping 40 days to really ramp up your juicy flavour. And our unique strain of 500 million probiotics in each and every bottle are the best in the business. Specially built to survive the journey from mouth to gut, you can trust that our crafted kombucha will fiercely champion your gut health.
Cacao	Raw cacao is a delicious way to add antioxidants, plant iron, magnesium and calcium to your diet. Raw cacao can even help improve your mood, thanks to its tryptophan, tyrosine and phenethylamine content and its interaction with mood-enhancing neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin and endorphins.