Recipe: Snack Nut Balls
Thanks to HEAL Nutrition for sharing this recipe for on-the-go snacks: a healthy, nutty, energy-dense snack ball.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1/4 cup raw macadamia nuts
- 1/4 raw cashews
- 1/4 raw sunflower seeds hulled
- 1/2 cup organic dried apricots
- 1/2 cup dried organic cranberries
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/3 cup raw cacao nibs
- 1.5 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 scoop Vega One Natural
- 1/2 cup raw coconut flakes
Instructions
- soak almonds, dried apricots and sunflower seeds for 3 hours (or more) in cold water
- drain water, allow to sit for 1 hour to dry and remove excess water
- Add all ingredients to a food processor and process for 4-5 minutes
- Check mixture occasionally to pull away from sides of food processor
- Roll into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll balls into coconut flakes
- Place in freezer for a couple hours to harden
- Store in freezer
Recipe Notes
Eat from frozen.
Substitute your own nuts and seeds to suit your preferences.
Originally published at HEAL