These delicious, easy to make, raw energy balls are nut-free, gluten-free, vegan, and make fantastic high protein healthy treats.
Chocolate Energy Balls
- 3/4 cup (90g) Sunflower seeds
- 3/4 cup (90g) Pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 cup (225g) pitted Medjool dates
- 1 tbsp hulled hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp unflavoured protein powder ((or flavoured if you prefer))
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (if using unflavoured protein powder)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp raw cacao nibs (optional)
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder (plus extra for coating)
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Add the sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds and chia seeds into a blender/food processor and process for around 1 minute until a crumb texture develops.
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Add the remainder of ingredients. Process for another minute. The mixture should be sticky and firm, ready for rolling.
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Take around 1.5-2 tbsp of the mixture and roll into a ball. Sprinkle raw cacao powder onto a plate or tray and coat each ball by rolling in the powder.
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The balls will keep in a sealed glass jar or container in the fridge for up to 5 days. They are also suitable for freezing.
