
These Raw Spirulina Energy Balls will fill a large gap and keep you running at full strength! This recipe has Nuts, Dates and Goji Berries as a base before being super charged with the green wonder powder that is Spirulina. Easy to make and requiring very little time, they also contain Pistachio Nuts which are packed with many vital nutrients. You might have to hide these balls after you've made them or they won't last very long.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Kettle
- Teaspoon
- Tablespoon
- Food Processor
Ingredients
Method
- Place dates and Goji Berries in a bowl, cover with boiling water and leave to soak for 10 mins.
- In a food processor, blitz the Cashew and Pistachios Nuts until crumbly.
- Drain the dates and Goji Berries, add to the food processor along with the Spirulina powder.
- Pulse mixture for a few mins, until it forms a dough (you may need to stop and scrape mixture off sides)
- Scoop small amounts of the dough mix with your hands, and roll mixture into balls
- Roll a third of the balls in cacao powder, a third in coconut, and leave the last third as they are.
Notes
You can literally add any Nuts that you wish to this Energy Ball recipe. Or if you wish to add more highly nutritious foods, why not take a look at our large range of various Superfoods.
Benefits description
There isn't one ingredient that doesn't give a whole lot of energy in these energy balls. Firstly the Nuts give their protein and mineral content whilst the Goji Berries add Vitamin C for a little antioxidant boost. Dates have long been known for their long sustained energy release properties and so these energy balls are set to be a very healthy snack. The addition of the Spirulina gives this nutty energy ball recipe the tag of super powers since Spirulina is high in Protein, Fibre, Vitamin E, B2, B3, B6, B12, Potassium, Calcium, Iron and Zinc. These all contribute to a healthy immune and nervous system and bring the body to peak performance.
