We love a good energy ball recipe, primarily because they are great snacks to enjoy while cleansing. Unlike other energy ball recipes, this one does not contain any nuts or nut butters. It’s all about the seeds! Containing ground flaxseed, sesame seeds, hemp hearts, and raw sunflower seed butter, these energy balls are brimming with omega-3 fatty acids, complete protein, and essential vitamins and minerals. Plus, they are free of refined sugars, preservatives, syrups, and so many other ingredients commonly found in power or protein bars.
The great thing about food these days is that so many things are accessible to everyone. For example, you can enjoy raw sunflower seed butter, not just peanut butter or almond butter. Sunflower seed butter is naturally rich in protein, giving peanut butter a run for its money. It also boasts vitamin E, which is a valuable antioxidant that helps balance cholesterol, keeping both good and bad levels in check. Vitamin E may also reduce free radical damage to help naturally slow aging within the body and reduce cell damage.
Hemp hearts bring more omega-3s and all essential amino acids to the party. The healthy fats they provide are ideal for cardiovascular health, and they also offer arginine, an amino acid that helps lower blood pressure by producing nitric oxide. Additionally, they contain both insoluble and soluble fiber, aiding digestion and providing nutrients for optimal gut health.
All of these nutritional benefits should be reason enough to enjoy these energy balls. They wouldn’t be anything if they didn’t taste incredible, though. These energy balls hit all the right flavor notes, keeping your taste buds interested bite after bite. We hope you love them!
- Prep Time:10m
- Total Time:10m
- Serves: 12 servings
- Category: Full Body Cleanse Approved, Appetizers & Snacks, Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1/2 c raw sunflower seed butter
- 1/2 c ground flaxseed
- 1/2 c hemp hearts
- 1/4 sesame seeds
- 1/4 c desiccated coconut
- 1/4 c grade A maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1 -2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles a thick dough. You will need to stop blending, scrape down the sides, and continue blending to fully incorporate the ingredients.
- Line a plate with parchment paper. Wet your hands with cold water and roll the blended mixture into bite-size balls with your hands. Place them on the parchment paper and then in the freezer for an hour to harden.
- Remove from the freezer and enjoy when ready. Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for two weeks, or in the freezer for two months.
