Tahini Energy Balls
The best energy balls to keep you energized and feeling fuller for longer! They are the perfect snack before or after workout !
Servings 15 balls
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp oat (gluten free option)
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/2 lemon, freshly juiced
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/4 cup cannellini beans (from can)
- 4 dates, pitted
- 1 tbsp protein powder (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat a large pan over high heat. Add sunflower and pumpkin seeds, reduce the heat over medium heat and toast, stirring frequently, until slightly brown, for 3-4 minutes. Set aside.If you run out of time, don't toast the seeds (it is to increase their flavors, but it works well without toasting).
- Place the other ingredients (oat, tahini, lemon juice, water, beans, dates and optional, protein powder) in a food processor. Add toasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds and pulse for 30 seconds (or longer if you prefer smooth balls than crunchy balls)*.
- Using your wet hands, shape the dough into 15 balls. Then, (optional) roll them in ground/crushed pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, spirulina, etc...
- Chill for 1h to firm up. They last for 3 days in the fridge.
Notes & Tips
* I use my big container (Magimix) for this recipe, but this really depends of your food processor brand. You might need to scrap few times before you reach the texture you like.