Energy Balls Without Peanut Butter Food

ENERGY BALLS WITHOUT PEANUT BUTTER

Steps:

• Burst oats into a coarse meal in the bowl of a food processor. Add pumpkin seeds, walnuts, and pecans; pulse 10 to 15 times, until chunks are desired size.
• Toss dates into the food processor and mix for 30 seconds. Pour rice syrup in slowly, with the processor running, until combined and starting to ball up.
• Transfer to a bowl and mix in chocolate chips, coconut, raisins, and sunflower seeds. Pull off dough in 25 gram sections and roll into balls. Place in a single layer on a cookie sheet; it's okay if they touch but make sure they are not stacked.
• Refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours before serving.

HEALTHY NO BAKE COCOA ENERGY BALLS

Steps:

• Process the dates in a food processor or high-powered blender until they're broken down into small chunks. Add to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
• Set aside 2 tablespoons of the shredded coconut in a small bowl, we'll use it to coat the energy balls at the end. Add the remaining shredded coconut to the medium mixing bowl with the dates.
• Add the cocoa powder, vanilla extract, maca powder, and sea salt. Mix with a spatula, spoon, or use your hands! Once the ingredients are mixed well, add the sunflower seed butter and mix again.
• Line a baking sheet or platter with parchment paper. Scoop out a heaping tablespoon of batter and form it into a 1.5-inch ball with your hands. Roll the ball in the small bowl of shredded coconut to coat the outside, then place on the parchment paper.
• Enjoy the energy balls right away or place in the fridge. Store in the fridge in an airtight container.