Chocolate Protein Balls

This is raw, enzyme rich, living energy that’s a fabulous whole food combo with amino acids, essential fatty acids, fiber, vitamins and minerals. It is a wonderful choice for an east post-workout rejuvenator.

Ingredients

½ cup raw pumpkin or sunflower seeds
¼ cup sesame seeds
¼ cup raw wheat germ (For a gluten free version substitute w/ additional sesame seeds if desired)
½ cup organic coconut, unsweetened
2 Tbsp organic flax seeds, ground
¼ cup honey
½ cup dried organic apricots or currants 
½ cup your favorite nut or seed butter (preferably raw almond butter)
1–2 heaping scoops of chocolate protein power (start with one scoop, taste and adjust)
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
Dash of sea salt, if desired

Optional: Additional ¼ cup sesame seeds, ground and 1 tsp cinnamon measured into a small zip-lock baggie to coat the power balls. Set aside.

Directions

In a food processor combine all of the ingredients, but the honey, nut butter, and salt. Pulse until well blended; Add honey, nut butter and salt. Blend until the mixture forms into a ball; Shape into bite size balls. Place a few power balls at a time into the baggie, shake in the sesame and cinnamon combo to coat.

*if balls tend to be on the dry side, add 1T of unsweetened almond milk or skim milk before rolling into balls