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Raw Sunflower Seed Protein Balls

Sometimes you need a cookie. Well for me, I kind of need a stash of cookies. That said, I would rather have my cookies be full of nutrients, not empty calories. Almonds, sunflower seeds and cacao nibs are full of nutrients! And these little guys are great travelers so if you need something for your lunch, or car trip, pick them!

 

Raw Sunflower Almond Butter Cacao Chip Cookies @Rawmazing.com Raw Sunflower Almond Butter Cacao Chip Balls @Rawmazing.com

 

The cookies start with a base of sunflower almond butter (recipe to follow) and with the quick addition of oats, coconut sugar and cacao nibs, rolled into little spheres of delight. And did you know that there are studies that say that people who eat nuts every day tend to live longer? Check out Nuts May Extend Your Life over at one of my favorite sites, NutritionFacts.org.

These protein balls are high calorie and as you know, I am not one of those raw food people that promote pigging out on the desserts. As always, eat in moderation as a wonderful treat to your healthy diet. These do have a little coconut oil in them but a very small amount if you figure there is less than 1/12th of a tablespoon in each cookie.

Looking for Cacao Nibs?

Click the link in the recipe for our favorites. Don’t be afraid, they taste great and bring just the right amount of chocolate without all the other undesirable ingredients of chocolate chips.

 

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26 Comments

  1. danielle wrote on May 15, 2015

    these look amazing, i bet the possibilties/combos are endless but this almond/sunflower seed combo sounds delightful! i’ve been trying to find something i don’t have to bake but satisfies my cravings. thank you!

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  2. Michelle wrote on May 15, 2015

    Hi Susan,
    Are the sunflower seeds and almonds soaked?

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    • Susan wrote on May 24, 2015

      Hi, Michelle, Thanks for asking! The recipe will specifically call for soaked nuts if you are to use them. Soaking nuts introduces a lot of liquid into the recipe. You can always pre-soak and fully dry your nuts and seeds for a recipe like this if you are concerned about the enzyme inhibitors. Cheers!

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  3. Tilly wrote on May 15, 2015

    What could the coconut sugar be substituted with?

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    • Susan wrote on May 24, 2015

      Hi, Tilly, I would have to know why you want to substitute the coconut sugar to send you in the right direction. Cheers!

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  4. Kate wrote on May 15, 2015

    Hi there,

    You can buy raw organic almond butter easily in the UK. Would you know how much to use so I don’t have to make the almond butter myself?

    Cheers
    Kate

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  5. Kenda wrote on May 14, 2015

    How much almond butter. Is this in addition to the 2 cups of almonds? I’m sorta confused.

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    • Susan wrote on May 14, 2015

      Hi, Kenda, If you don’t want to make the sunflower seed almond butter that is a part of the recipe, you can substitute almond butter that you buy at the store. I am guessing you will need a cup to a cup and a half. It replaces the almonds and sunflower seeds. Cheers!

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  6. Pop Deek wrote on May 14, 2015

    Yikes! They look so yummy! What are raw oat flakes though? Do you buy them someplace (I’ve never seem ’em), or do you make them yourself from raw oat groats?

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  7. shernell wrote on May 14, 2015

    I love the way these balls look,they would be perfect for a dinner party. Thanks for sharing these excellent recipes.

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    • Susan wrote on May 14, 2015

      You are welcome, Shernell! 🙂

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  8. KendA wrote on May 14, 2015

    Susan I hope this doesn’t sound like a stupid question, but do you need to make the almond butter for this recipe or was it just an added recipe. Also where can I get raw oats?

    Thanks

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  9. Doro wrote on May 14, 2015

    These look delicious! What could I substitute for the oats?

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    • Susan wrote on May 14, 2015

      Hi, Doro, you could try flax. Cheers!

      Reply

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