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Spirulina energy balls recipe for lunchboxes for kids and adults. Vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free protein snacks for school, work, parties, picnics.

Superfood Spirulina Energy Balls (Refined Sugar-Free!)

Marinela Malcheva
These scrumptious spirulina energy balls are vegan, naturally gluten-free, oil-free, and refined sugar-free. Easy to make as wholesome no-bake snacks or a quick tasty dessert.
4.95 from 18 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine dairy-free, egg-free, Gluten-free, Plant-based, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 18
Calories 78 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor or high-powered blender
  • 1 tablespoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 and ⅓ cups dates pitted, measured after pitting (I used 22 dates)
  • ½ cup almonds raw
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas) raw
  • ¼ cup desiccated coconut
  • 1 tablespoon spirulina powder (If you are not used to spirulina yet, I suggest first adding ½ tbsp. Taste and see if you like to add the other half of tablespoon)
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter

Instructions
 

  • First, in a food processor or high-powered blender put raw almonds and pumpkin seeds. Pulse for a few seconds at a time until they are finely ground.
  • Next, add dates, desiccated coconut, peanut butter, and spirulina powder to the ground almonds and pumpkin seeds. Process until a sticky dough is formed. If your dates are not soft enough, make sure to soften them first. Put them in a bowl and cover them with hot, boiling water. Let them soak for 5-10 minutes. If you do this step make sure to completely drain the dates otherwise the mixture won't be sticky but too wet and the balls won't form well.
  • Then, with a tablespoon, scoop out of the mixture and roll small balls using your hands. Transfer to a plate and keep refrigerated.
    Store them in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container. Freeze any leftovers for up to 2 months in the freezer-friendly container. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Dates should be at room temperature and have a soft, caramelly texture before making this recipe. In that way, you won’t need to soak them in water.
  • Depending on the texture of your dates, add more coconut if you get a too wet mixture. On the other side, if the mixture is too dry, feel free to add a tablespoon of peanut butter so you can easily roll the balls with your hands.
  • You can use walnuts, hazelnuts, or pecans instead of almonds. Likewise, you can substitute pepitas with sunflower, chia, or flax seeds.
  • You can use any nut butter instead of PB. Make as many combinations as you like depending on your preferences.

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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