Spirulina Energy Globes

Spirulina Energy Globes are packed with nutrients, especially minerals to keep you fueled and energized throughout the day. They’re basically #NewAgeNutrition take on Protein bars with a boost of health nutrients.

Spirulina Energy Globes is a great way to introduce Spirulina to most – it’s also a great way to “disguise” blue-green algae for the little ones or anyone else who has an aversion to greens! They’re chewy, sweet, rich in flavor and in plant-based protein. A protein-packed portable snack using energizing foods such as nuts, seeds and Spirulina, and highly portable which can be a quick snack on the go.

Nutrition in Spirulina Energy Globes

• Vitamins | A, E, rich in B vitamins
• Minerals | almost all ingredients are “good” sources (containing 10-19% of the daily value),
  • Iron, Calcium, Zinc, Copper
  • Potassium, Phosphorus
  • Magnesium, Manganese, Selenium
• Antioxidants | from each ingredient!
• Fiber | contains both soluble and insoluble from all ingredients, especially the flax seeds and dried fruits
• Healthy fats | omega-3 and omega-6 from the Prodiet Spirulina, nuts, seeds, almond butter, raw cocoa powder, and shredded coconut
• Protein | contains all essential amino acids from nuts, seeds, almond butter, and of course the Prodiet spirulina powder

TIP– if you are allergic to any particular nut/seed or the coconut in this recipe,substitute it for a different type of nut or seed. Based on your taste preferences, keep or eliminate use of coconut. Use honey/stevia to sweeten the taste.

Prep time:  30 mins, Total time:  30 mins

 INGREDIENTS 

•  1 cup organic raw almonds
• 1 cup organic raw almonds
• 1 cup organic dates, soaked (keep 3-4 Tbs. of the water you soaked the dates in)
• ¼ cup dried apricots
• ¼ cup pistachio nuts
• ¼ cup organic raw almond butter
• 2 tablespoon ground flax seed
• 2 heaping tablespoons raw cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons of shredded coconut into the mixture (have 2-3 tablespoons for rolling)
• 1-2 tablespoon natural spirulina
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine all the nuts and seeds in a food processor or high speed blender to pulse until broken down (you can choose to leave some chunks or pulse until fine).
2. Pour the processed almonds, pistachios, and flax seed into a large mixing bowl.
3. Combine softened dates and apricots, in a food processor/blender
4. Add the nut/seed mixture with the dates/apricots into the blender.
5. Combine until the mixture resembles a sticky, thick “batter”.
6. Place the combined mixture into a large mixing bowl and fold the remaining ingredients manually (that’s right, get those hands messy…really messy!)
7. Place the “batter” into the freezer for about 10 minutes or until cooled.
8. Take a Tbs. or a small ice-cream scooper to measure the batter.
9. Gently roll the Tbs. of “batter” into your hands until a small ball forms.
10. Once you have formed all the “batter” into small balls, you may roll them into the 2-3 Tbs. of shredded coconut (this is optional)
11. Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days OR you may keep them in the freezer and grab and go for a quick snack.

Let us know if you modified any of ingredients with something of your preference. We would love to hear about your receipe mods. More recipes and information available at Blog-Nutrition