Oh yes – the Raw Hemp Energy Balls are here!
Hemp is one of natures finest superfoods. I am not talking about the stuff that gets you high. I am talking about the hempseed that is available in any good health food store; the tiny, nutty, seed that has the perfect balance of omega 3 and omega 6 essential fats. Let’s look at this delicious little gem that is jam packed with antioxidants and other nutrients.
Hemp seeds are a complete protein filled treasure trove of goodness.
Hemp truly deserves a place right up at the top of any discerning health-seekers daily food list.
Hemp seeds are a complete protein plant food
Hemp is one of the most complete proteins in the plant food kingdom, containing ALL 21 known amino acids, including the 9 essential amino acids required for health.
A protein superstar.
Check out my article for lots more about the incredible hemp seed benefits:
Why are hemp seeds essential for health?
Other superstar ingredients in this hemp energy balls recipe:
Raw Cacao: chock-full of antioxidants, healthy fats, protein, polyphenols, minerals and vitamins, cocoa brings yet another incredible line up of super-food nutrition to these protein balls.
The theobromine in cacao helps to stimulate the central nervous system, relax smooth muscles and dilate the blood vessels. Chemicals naturally present also encourage serotonin and other neurotransmitters that help inspire a good-mood and relieve depression.
Cacao (which is the raw form of cocoa) contains various components like alkaloids, proteins, beta-carotene, leucine, linoleic, lipase, lysine, and theobromine, that all work together to improve physical and mental health.
Almonds: with an impressive line of up minerals, vitamins and antioxidants, almonds also come as a desirable addition to this medley of super-foods.
They have a pleasant, nutty sweetness that works well here. I use freshly ground almonds, which helps to retain their awesome nutritional profile, whilst helping to hold all of the ingredients together.
Sun-dried Dates make the perfect sweetener, providing an infinitely better alternative to regular refined sugar. They are also jam-packed full of beneficial vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
The dates also act as an fantastic binder in this recipe.
Please check out my SUPER Quick hemp seed energy balls recipe guide here…
Raw Hemp Energy Balls with Cacao and Dates
A raw hemp superfood energy ball, made with soaked sun-dried dates, ground almonds, cinnamon and hemp seed. Delicious and nutritious. Easy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sun-dried dates
- 3 tablespoons shelled hemp seed
- Dash of vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup ground almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 heaped tablespoon of raw cacao powder
- Desicatted coconut to roll
Instructions
***Scroll up and check out my 60 second video for super-quick and easy instructions.
- Soak the dates for about an hour (unless already soft enough to blend).
- Blend the dates, hemp seeds and vanilla with a hand blender.
- Add the ground almonds, cinnamon and cacao powder and mix by hand using a downward pressing motion with the back of a metal spoon.
- Take heaped teaspoon sized dollops and roll into balls using desiccated coconut (see quick video above for this method).
- Chill and serve.
- They keep for a few days in an air tight container in the fridge.
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Yours is one of the best . You are very generous to share your knowledge .
I’ve learned so much from you A 78 year old.XX
Ahhhhw that touches my heart – it’s a joy to share.
I have a big passion for plant-foods and health, I know I would be able to learn a zillion things from you in other ways though haha.
with love and thanks
x
These are truly awesome! Made them today;then made a double batch! Do you have the Nutritional Data?Making them for my Granddaughter,trying to keep the carbs low as she has Epilepsy.
Glad to hear you love this. I don’t do nutritional data here, but I am sure you could type it into an app and find out.
Kind blessings xx
Can you freeze these?
Yes, for sure.
Just made these and ate one. They are amazingly delicious!
Fab! I am delighted to hear it.