Nut Free Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls
Makes 10
- 1/2 Cup of Sunflower Seeds (75g)
- 1 Cup of Gluten Free Oats (100g)
- 1/2 Cup of Desiccated Coconut (45g)
- 3 Tablespoons of Cacao Powder
- Sea Salt
- 2 Tablespoons of Tahini
- 2 Tablespoons of Melted Coconut Oil
- 3 Tablespoons of Maple Syrup
- Extra Coconut or Cacao Powder For Rolling
If you follow me on instagram you’ll know I make my cookie dough balls and double chocolate energy balls A LOT! I’m so glad that loads of you have been loving them too but I wanted to come up with a nut free version so that anyone with allergies can try them. These nut free chocolate energy balls are so delicious and easy and perfect for anyone who can’t have nuts.
Preheat the oven to 180’C. Spread the sunflower seeds and oats out on a baking tray and roast for about 12 minutes, tossing in the middle, until toasted.
Add the toasted seeds, oats, desiccated coconut, pinch of sea salt and cacao powder to your food processor. Start a timer and keep blending on high for a full 3 minutes, until super fine.
Drizzle in the tahini, melted coconut oil and maple syrup. Blend on high for a full 3 minutes until you have the consistency of a dry nut butter.
Use your hands to roll the mixture into balls. Leave them as is or roll them in cacao powder or desiccated coconut etc to coat.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
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2 Comments to Nut Free Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls
I want to make these for my kids for school. However, a child in their class is allergic to sesame seeds. What can I use as an alternative to the tahini? Thanks
Hi Sarah, you can use sunflower seed butter if you like, I don’t like the taste as much personally but some people do!x