Raw Energy Balls
Recipe from our Meal Planner
Raw Energy Balls
This is a great snack to take with you on a long hike or a long day at work. You can also add one to your child’s lunchbox for a sweet, nutritious treat. This recipe can also be found in my first cookbook, The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook. The almonds in this recipe can easily be replaced with raw walnuts if desired.
Ingredients
1 cups
raw almonds
1 cups
pitted
medjool dates
¼ cups
raisins
½ teaspoons
cinnamon
¼ teaspoons
ground cardamom
¼ cups
raw almond butter
½ cups
unsweetened shredded coconut
Directions
- In a food processor fitted with the “s” blade grind the almonds until finely ground. Add the dates, raisins, and spices. Grind to a fine meal. Add the almond butter, process again until thoroughly mixed.
- Form into balls and roll in shredded coconut. Store in a sealed container on the counter for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
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About the Author
Ali Segersten
Alissa Segersten holds a Bachelor's of Science in Nutrition from Bastyr University and a Master’s of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States. She is a Functional Nutritionist, the mother of five children, a whole foods cooking instructor, professional recipe developer, and cookbook author. She is passionate about helping others find a diet that will truly nourish them. Alissa is the author of two very popular gluten-free, whole foods cookbooks and guidebooks: The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook and Nourishing Meals. She is also the co-author of The Elimination Diet book.Nourishing Meals Newsletter
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These things are delicious! Even the pickiest food critics in my house are eating them!
I've tried them with both 1 cup of almonds and 1 cup of pecans and they are good both ways.
I made these and the family liked them. I couldn't get my coconut to stick to the balls (I think I bought the wrong coconut) so I added more almond butter and some honey to make them "stickier". I ended up rolling them in honey before rolling them in coconut to get more coconut on them.
I decided to bake a few with some other cookies I had going in the oven and we liked them better once they were baked 9 minutes at 350F.
Thanks for sharing your recipe!!
Can these be frozen?
My food processor will not process nuts to a fine meal, they just spin around and around. What kind of machine are you using?
I just made these today. They are SO simple and so delicious! I liked them so much I blogged about them! http://thesacc.wordpress.com/2011/02/22/raw-energy-balls-in-less-than-5-minutes/
These are a staple in my household :) Especially good for a late-night sweet that won't keep me awake. LAM
These little snacks are sweet and delicious! I just finished making them. Can't wait to test them on my children when they return from school. I think they will make great lunch treats. :~)
I just made the raw energy balls! They are so delicious & will satisfy that nagging sweet tooth. Thank You!
we've just got into making these little beauties too! Agave, goji berries, anything is welcome in the blender. Terrific stuff all.
Nick and Louise
Oh, love it! I do a similar treat that is more like dessert, with walnuts, dates, raw cacao and agave. These look more like great snacks for anytime. I love that you put cinnamon and cardamon in them - two of my favorite spices.
thanks so much!
sarah
These little yummies have been a staple in our house for years! Don't fret if you don't have the exact ingredients-they are fun with all sorts of dried fruits and nuts.
Thanks Ali!!!
I am so glad you started this blog! You can bet I will be checking here regularly for new recipes. They are all very addicting.
Hi Ali and Tom. I'm so glad you started this blog. I'm inspired already, just about to make raw energy balls... Hope you all are well - we miss you - Love, April and the gang