Chocolate Superfood Energy Balls
- Time: 10-15 minutes
- Servings: 10 balls
- Serving Size: 1.0 ounce (1 ball)
- Stage: Post-Recovery (Snack)
INGREDIENTS:
- Pumpkin seeds - 2 tbsp (20 grams)
- Dates, medjool, pitted - 5 medium (120 grams)
- Rolled oats, uncooked - 3/4 cup (72 grams)
- Almond butter - 4 tbsp (64 grams)
- Raw cacao powder - 2 tbsp (11 grams)
- Chia seeds - 1 tbsp (12 grams)
- Hemp seeds - 1 tbsp (10 grams)
- Coconut oil - 1/2 tbsp (7 grams)
- Pure vanilla extract - 1/4 tsp
- Sea salt - 1/8 tsp
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add the pumpkin seeds to a food processor by themselves and mix to break them down a bit.
- Add all of the remaining ingredients and mix until pasty.
- Use your hands to squeeze the paste to make it compact and form 1-inch sized balls. Repeat until there is no more mixture left (should make around 10 balls).
- Eat as is or place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before eating. Enjoy!
**Note: Stays fresh in the refrigerator for 5-7 days in a sealed container. A food processor is needed for this recipe; a blender will not give you the same results.
NUTRITION FACTS per serving:
- Calories 135
- Protein 4 grams
- Carbs 16 grams
- Fat 7 grams
- Fiber 3 grams
- Sugar 8 grams
- Iron 6% DV
- Calcium 4% DV
- Sodium 1% DV
DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults
Nutritionist notes: These energy balls are small in size but pack loads of nutrients making them a great quick snack to eat throughout the day.
Tags: dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, plant-based, high-fiber, vsg, bariatric, gastric sleeve, recipe
*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.