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    Chocolate Spirulina Energy Balls

    2nd April 2020 by Jamie Raftery Leave a Comment

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    These spirulina energy balls are one of my favorite healthy snack recipes. Supercharged with spirulina's immune-boosting phytonutrients, essential minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties.

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    Spirulina and cacao immune-boosting energy balls

    These immune boosters sure pack a nutritional punch and taste delicious. They are sweet, nutty, zesty, and chocolaty.

    Spirulina has an acquired taste. I developed this recipe with a healthy dose of raw cacao, orange, lime, and cinnamon to balance the flavors.

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    What Is Spirulina?

    Spirulina is one of the oldest life forms on Earth. In fact, this blue-green microalgae is partly responsible for producing the oxygen in the planet's atmosphere that, billions of years ago allowed the planet's original life forms to develop.

    Spirulina is a spiral-shaped microalga. It's the only food proposed by NASA and the European Space Agency to be the Astronauts’ food for long-term space missions.

    Spirulina powder can be added to yogurts, smoothies, juices, cookies, bread, and cakes.

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    What Does Spirulina Contain?

    • Between 55% - 70% protein
    • Rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, E and K
    • Number 1 food source of chlorophyll
    • 18 amino acids
    • 8 times more anti-oxidants than blueberries
    • 3 times more protein than meat
    • 6 times more protein than eggs
    • 25 times more beta-carotene than carrots
    • 26 times more calcium than milk
    • 4 times more iron than raw beef liver
    • 50 times more iron than spinach
    • 10 times more potassium than most fruits and vegetables
    • More antioxidants in a single teaspoon of Spirulina than any food known to man
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    Spirulina Nutrition

    Read more about the incredible health benefits of spirulina on my ingredients blog. Spirulina is a true superfood and I highly recommend incorporating it into your recipes.

    To reap the full health benefits of Spirulina, it's recommended to take a supplementation course. Here is some more information on taking Spirulina Supplementation for immunity and all round good health.

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    Ingredients For Making Spirulina Energy Balls

    This recipe is a nutritional powerhouse of superfoods:

    • Spirulina
    • Dates
    • Raisins
    • Cashews
    • Pumpkin seeds
    • Goji berries
    • Coconut
    • Chia seeds
    • Cacao
    • Spirulina
    • Cinnamon
    • Lime
    • Orange

    Imagine the good nutrition you are providing your body by eating these ingredients regularly. Not only are they super healthy... they taste delicious. The cacao and orange balance the flavor of spirulina perfectly.

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    Quick & Easy To Make

    These energy balls are really simple to make:

    • Pulse the cashews in a blender until coarsely ground
    • Juice the lime and zest the orange
    • Add the remaining ingredients to the blender for 20 seconds until the mix comes together.
    • Roll into nice bite-sized balls
    • Roll them in some extra spirulina or raw cacao powder
    • Pop them in the fridge to firm up and you are good to go

    I recommend making a weekly batch of spirulina energy balls. Keep them in the fridge and snack throughout the day, or take some with you when you are out and about.

    These make a great on-the-go snack to keep you going in between meals. Not only are they delicious and nutritious, but they are also easy to make.  No cooking experience is required, trust me.

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    Spirulina Superfood Boosters

    Recipe Variations

    Try rolling the spirulina energy balls in different ingredients:

    Suggestions:

    • Spirulina
    • Ground almonds
    • Desiccated coconut
    • Raw cacao
    • Hemp seeds
    • Ground pumpkin seeds
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    More Healthy Snack Recipes To Try

    • Brazil Nut, Fig & Cacao
    • Black Sesame & Coconut
    • Spiced Hazelnut & Goji Berry
    • Chocolate Flapjack
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    Spirulina Energy Balls, Immune Boosting with Cacao

    Jamie Raftery
    High protein, alkalising, gluten-free, raw energy snacks
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins
    Difficulties Beginner
    Course Energy balls, Sweets
    Cuisine International
    Servings 20 25g Bliss Balls
    Calories 105 kcal
    Allergens Gluten free, Sesame free, Soy free, Vegan

    Equipment

    • Weighing scales
    • Mixing bowl
    • Blender
    • Spatula
    • Micro-plane grater
    • Tray

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 200 g Dates stone removed
    • 100 g Cashew
    • 50 g Pumpkin seeds
    • 50 g Goji berries
    • 50 g Coconut desiccated
    • 25 g Cacao powder
    • 10 g Chia seeds
    • 5 g Spirulina
    • ½ teaspoon Cardamom powder
    • 1 each Orange zest
    • 30 ml Coconut oil
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    Method
     

    • Assemble and weigh up all the ingredients.
    • Take the stone out of the dates.
    • Melt the coconut oil.
    • Add all of the ingredients to the blender and blitz well until everything is fully combined. Do not over blend, allow for some coarse texture.
    • Transfer the mix to a bowl and season with orange zest.
    • Shape the mixture into 25g balls and roll them in spirulina before placing in the fridge.
    • Leave to set for at least 2 hour.

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    Nutrition Facts
    Spirulina Energy Balls, Immune Boosting with Cacao
    Serving Size
     
    25 g
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    105
    % Daily Value*
    Protein
     
    3
    g
    6
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    11
    g
    4
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Fat
     
    7
    g
    11
    %
    Sugar
     
    7
    g
    8
    %
    Sodium
     
    5
    mg
    0
    %
    Potassium
     
    158
    mg
    5
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    3
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin B1
     
    1
    mg
    67
    %
    Vitamin B2
     
    1
    mg
    59
    %
    Vitamin B3
     
    1
    mg
    5
    %
    Vitamin B5
     
    1
    mg
    10
    %
    Vitamin B6
     
    1
    mg
    50
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Vitamin E
     
    1
    mg
    7
    %
    Vitamin K
     
    2
    µg
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    13
    mg
    1
    %
    Copper
     
    1
    mg
    50
    %
    Folate
     
    6
    µg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    Manganese
     
    1
    mg
    50
    %
    Magnesium
     
    44
    mg
    11
    %
    Phosphorus
     
    86
    mg
    9
    %
    Selenium
     
    2
    µg
    3
    %
    Zinc
     
    1
    mg
    7
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

    Keyword Alkalising, Detox, Gluten-free, Plant-based, Raw, Sports food, Vegan
    Did you make this recipe?Tag @the_holistic_chef on social media, I love to see your creations!

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