Your new favorite snack is here: Pumpkin Energy Balls.
Satisfying, energizing, and tasty! They are gluten-free, grain-free, and vegan.
The coolest thing about this recipe is that it uses tahini. Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds with a smooth consistency. Peace out almond butter, the sesame seed is the star of the show today.
Sesame seeds are very nutrient-dense. They are 35% protein, and contain antioxidants that promote liver health. Sesame seeds are also great for lowering cholesterol and regulating digestion. Fun fact: the black sesame seeds are the most nutrient-dense!
Tahini, coconut, and pumpkin are the star ingredients of this recipe so you’re getting protein + healthy fat + complex carbohydrates to provide a steady energy in a snack that you will enjoy eating.
Learn how to make the Pumpkin Energy Balls in my live cooking class:
Print the recipe here:
- ½ cup Bob's Red Mill Coconut Flour
- 2 Tbsp. melted coconut oil
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup tahini
- 3 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- ¼ cup sesame seeds (black, white, or both)
- Pour sesame seeds onto a plate.
- In a mixing bowl, add the coconut flour, coconut oil, and pumpkin puree. Mix to combine.
- Add in the tahini, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Mix well until all the ingredients are incorporated. The mixture will be dry - that's totally fine!
- Roll the dough into balls by picking up some dough, pressing the mixture, and rolling it between your hands.
- Roll the ball in the sesame seeds and set aside.
- Continue process until all the dough is used.
- You should have 12-15 evenly sized balls.
Recipe from thatcleanlife.com
Enjoy!
With joy and health,
P.S. Snacking can be tricky. If you’re someone who loves to snack, but isn’t sure how to do it in a healthy way, let’s chat. Contact me and I can help you get started!
