Healthy Energy Balls with Sesame Seeds
These bone-building, simple, and portable healthy energy balls pack delicious flavor and a ton of health benefits.
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw cashews
- ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup tahini
- 1 cup prunes
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt adjust to taste
- Garnish: Sesame seeds for coating
- Optional for added healthy fats: ⅔ cup (50g) shredded unsweetened coconut
Instructions
- Using a food processor grind all the ingredients into a thick paste that sticks together when pressed between two fingers.
- Place sesame seeds in a small bowl on the side. Use about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball using your hands. Next, roll each ball into the sesame seeds.
- Place on a plate lined with parchment paper and put in the freezer for about 30 minutes to chill and firm.
- Can be stored in an airtight glass container for up to 1 week.
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 8gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 383mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 191IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg