No-bake energy balls with hemp, apricots & vanilla
Raw energy balls - no flour - no added sugar
Energy balls are tasty, dense and nutritious snacks. They're ideal for a post-workout craving, easy to transport for snacking on the go and form a tasty, dense and nutritious snack. breakfast support. Well-balanced in healthy fats and fiber, this recipe for hemp, apricot and vanilla energy balls will support your energy levels and concentration. Easy to prepare, these no-bake energy balls are grain-free and contain no added sugar. They'll keep for up to two weeks, provided you can stand them that long.
How to prepare : 25 minutes
Cooking time : no
Level : beginner
Ingredients
- ¼ cup of sunflower seeds
- 2 tbsp. whole flax seeds
- 2 tbsp. whole chia seeds
- ¾ cup raw almond butter
- 1 cup ofsulfite-free dried apricots (+/- 25 apricots)
- 1 tbsp.vanilla extract
- 1 cup of shelled hemp heartshalved
Process
- In a food processor, grind organic sunflower and flax seeds. Transfer the seeds to a bowl and add the whole chia seeds.
- In a food processor, combine the almond butter, dried apricots and vanilla extract. Process until the ingredients form a thick, homogeneous paste. Depending on the efficiency of your food processor, this may take a few minutes.
- Transfer the almond and apricot butter paste to the dry ingredients bowl. Add ½ cup shelled hemp hearts and mix vigorously.
- Spread the second half of the shelled hemp hearts on a small plate.
- To shape energy balls: Take 1 tablespoon of energy mixture and roll it between your hands.
- Roll each energy ball in the hemp hearts to cover them. If necessary, add 1 tsp. water to your energy mix to make it slightly stickier.
Makes 25 energy balls, which keep for 5 days in an airtight container at room temperature, or for 2 weeks in the fridge.
Happy snacking!
About the author
Naturopaths of La Boite à Grains
Team of licensed and certified naturopaths (ND) in Gatineau, Outaouais.
Original article written by Véronique Cousineau, Naturopath