2-Bite Sesame Snap Protein Balls

June 5th, 2015

Perfectly rolled balls packed with hemp hearts, sunflower seeds, almond butter, raw honey, and oats—these morsels are 2 tasty bites away from a supercharged afternoon boost.

Sesame seeds, the star ingredient, add a toasty flavour and crunch, in addition to a generous dose of copper, manganese, and calcium—a mineral we can’t say enough about!

Important for basic bodily functions like muscle contraction, seamless nerve function, and the release of hormones (what we mean is, you need it!), calcium has also been shown to help prevent colon cancer, bone loss as a result of conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and menopause, and those horrible migraine headaches. And, to our lady friends out there—it can even help to reduce PMS symptoms!

No pill popping needed; for some seriously proper nutrition, just munch on these nutrient-dense bites.

2-Bite Sesame Snap Protein Balls

Notes: For the best flavour and crunch, be sure to buy toasted sesame seeds or toast your own in a dry skillet over med-low heat until golden brown and fragrant.

½ cup of your favourite almond butter

3 Tbsp raw honey

½ cup oats

2 Tbsp raw or toasted, shelled sunflower seeds

2 Tbsp hemp hearts

3 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Pinch of sea salt

Combine all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl.

Stir with a spatula until the seeds are spread throughout. If the mixture is too wet, add in another tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds. If the mixture is too dry, add in another tablespoon of almond butter.

Roll into balls the size of a tablespoon and put into the fridge to chill for a couple of hours. This will help the mixture to set better.

Kris Osborne from Toronto, Ontario

Kris is a holistic chef, recipe developer, and food photographer/stylist who sees food as a source of both nourishment and pleasure. And because she believes that true wellness is about both, she has made it her life’s mission to come up with the most vibrant and delicious food and drinks, and to share with you. When she’s not dreaming up goodness in her kitchen, shaking up healthier, inspired cocktails, or posting on her blog (or how about this one), she can be found taking photos, snuggling with her cat, laughing until her tummy hurts, getting sweaty at the gym, or teaching cooking classes in Toronto.

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