Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons flax seeds
  • 1 cup almonds
  • 3/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup cocoa nibs
  • 1/4 cup raw cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons raw maca powder (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds (optional)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons spirulina powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

Method

  • Soak flax seeds in a bowl of water for 10 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Blend almonds in a food processor or blender until finely chopped; transfer to a bowl.
  • Mix sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, cocoa nibs, cocoa powder, maca powder, chia seeds, spirulina powder, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt into almonds.
  • Process dates in the food processor or blender; add to almond mixture.
  • Combine tahini, almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
  • Slowly mix almond mixture into tahini mixture until it holds together.
  • Form mixture into bite-size balls.
  • Spread coconut in a shallow bowl.
  • Roll the balls in the coconut until coated.
  • Chill balls in the refrigerator, at least 30 minutes.