Name: Joy Balls Energy Snacks
Ingredients: 1 cup raw sunflower seeds; 1/2 cup tahini; 1 cup raw almond butter; 1 cup raisins or dates; 3 tablespoons raw honey or maple syrup; 1/4 cup finely grated, unsweetened coconut flakes, optional

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Joy Balls Energy Snacks

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Course: Snack

Keyword: energy, gluten-free, joy balls, paleo, snack, tahini, vegan, vegetarian

Servings: 1-inch balls

Author: Jo Schaalman and Jules Pelaez

Ingredients

1 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/2 cup tahini
1 cup raw almond butter
1 cup raisins or dates
3 tablespoons raw honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup finely grated, unsweetened coconut flakes, optional

Instructions

In a food processor fitted with an S blade, grind sunflower seeds for about 2 minutes, or until fairly fine.
Add tahini, almond butter, raisins or dates and honey or syrup. Blend for about 2 minutes until a thick paste forms.
Mixture will be relatively dry. Using your hands, roll small amounts of mixture between your palms to form about 36 1-inch balls.
If using, rolls ball in coconut.
Place in a container with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate or freeze for a chilly treat. Serve chilled or frozen.

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