These paleo, no bake energy balls are great for packing into your lunch box or taking on a road trip or a hike. Made with a mixture of nutrient-packed nuts and seeds, these bliss balls are a dense source of energy, healthy fats and a bit of protein.
Place the sunflower seeds, almonds and Brazil nuts in a bowl with 3 cups of water and a tablespoon of lemon juice and soak for 4 hours. This will remove some of the phytic acid and also make the nuts easier to digest. Rinse and drain well.
Add the pre-soaked nuts with the rest of ingredients, except for chia seeds, to a food processor. Grind and process until thick batter is formed. Transfer to a bowl and mix in the chia seeds.
Roll the mixture into small balls using your hands (you might need to wet them slightly) and transfer to a sealed container. Refrigerate for a couple of hours to set. These will keep in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Optional: dust the balls with extra cacao powder or roll them in desiccated coconut for a lighter look.
Serving: 1 ball | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
Keywords: Raw food, energy balls, No Bake, Paleo, No Cook