Ok, I’m just gonna say it… Balls are all the rage right now! (*giggles*) I know how it sounds, but it’s true. Everywhere I look there are recipes for various kinds of superfood balls. I just wish we could come up with a better name, otherwise I’d be shouting from the rooftops “I love balls!” but I people might get the wrong impression, and I’m a classy gal.
But seriously, I’ve spent a lot of time experimenting with different combinations of nuts, seeds, and other superfoods to come up with a healthy snack I can take with me on the go. Most have been pretty good, but this is by far my absolute favorite. This recipe captures the flavors and scents of the season with cardamon, orange and cinnamon, but can be enjoyed any time of year.
What you’ll need:
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- 1/3 cup almonds
- 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
- 10 dates
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
- 2-4 drops of orange essential oil (theraputic grade). If you don’t have orange essential oil, you could substitute with 1-2 tbsp of orange zest.
- Self Control *This is optional, but I found that I very much needed it when making these!*
Put everything in a food processor until it’s all ground up and evenly mixed. If it seems too dry add a very small amount of water while it mixes. It should be crumbly, and a little sticky.
Refrigerate for an hour or two, then roll into bite size balls.
THAT’S IT! Now, how easy was that?
They are to die for!!! I ate like 5 right away, but I had to control myself so I could have it during the week.
Please let me know in the comments section, what your favorite combinations are!
xo,
