Sweet, chewy, and addictive, these raw vegan energy balls taste like junk food but they totally are not.
They are easy and fun to make, simple to pair with THC-infused oils, easy to take on the go, and will give you sustained energy… and with a little cannabis, these are a great hiking snack.
This recipe is easily altered to include other types of nuts, seeds, and nut butter.
Mix and match to your taste.
(Makes 12 Balls)
Ingredients:
– ⅔ cup cashews
– ½ cup sunflower seeds
– ½ cup pitted dates
– ½ cup maple, agave or brown rice syrup
– ½ cup almond butter
– ½ tsp. vanilla extract
– ¼ tsp. fine sea salt
– 240mg THC/CBD Infused Oil/Butter (20mg per ball)
Toppings (Optional)
– Chia seeds
– Coconut flakes
– Rolled oats
– Mini chocolate chips
– Dried fruit
– Chopped nuts
Directions:
Step 1: Place a small handful of cashews in a food processor and pulse until ground. Set aside.
Step 2: Place sunflower seeds and the remaining cashews in a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground. Add the dates and pulse until well combined with the nuts and seeds. Add the syrup, almond butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Process until the mixture is smooth.
Step 3: You have the option to add the infused oil at this step and blend together or determine a more precise measurement depending on the type of oil used and add 20mg doses singularly when forming the balls.
Step 4: Form the mixture into golf-ball sized balls with your hands. If you find the mixture to be too sticky, use the ground cashews set aside earlier and add small amounts until the mixture becomes more dough-like. Roll the balls in a topping or leave plain and place in the freezer until firm.
Why are raw vegan energy balls healthy?
These sweet, nutritious treats are made up primarily of nuts and seeds. Nuts and seeds carry the same protein from essential amino acids as meat but in highly digestible forms, so they are easy for people with compromised immune systems or weakened digestion to absorb.
Raw vegan energy balls are high in fiber. Fiber helps sweep out low-fiber foods trapped in your intestines, which can lead to constipation, indigestion, and discomfort.
Fiber also lowers the risk of hypertension and diabetes and can significantly enhance weight loss and immune function.
Nuts, seeds, coconut, and chia seeds are filled with unsaturated fats.
These are healthy fats, known to lower cholesterol and blood pressure, ease inflammation, and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
The ingredients in these raw vegan energy balls pack a huge punch of Vitamin E, nearly 32% of your daily value.
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that protects cells from the free radicals found in our environment and created from poor food choices.
