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.

spirulina-immune-boosting-energy-balls — 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.