Chia Protein Packed Chocolate Orbs (Raw - Vegan - Healthy!)

magpie diner's Note:

There is a lot of information out there about Chia seeds (Salvia) and what a nutritional powerhouse they are. I'm trying to find new ways to incorporate them into my diet, aside from sprinkling them on breakfast cereal. Recently my health food store handed out a few recipes including chia seeds, which is where this one stems from. I'm no expert but I do know they are high in omega-3, fibre, calcium and protein. I know of vegans using chia seeds soaked in water in place of eggs (or in place of "flax" eggs). I'm planning to post a recipe for chia egg replacer shortly. This page has lots of great information about these seeds - http://www.living-foods.com/articles/chia.html. I halved the original recipe, since these seeds are expensive I didn't want to risk it. If you don't happen to have coconut oil (aka coconut butter), I think it would be fine to leave it out because there is enough oil in the tahini and almond butter to hold things together. These make a fantastic snack.

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 9

Yield: 9.0 orbs

• 1/2 cup chia seeds
• 4 tablespoons tahini
• 4 tablespoons almond butter (could sub peanut butter)
• 3 tablespoons protein powder (vanilla or plain)
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• 4 tablespoons agave nectar (or honey)
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened, for rolling)

Directions:

1. Mix all the ingredients together.
2. Roll into 1 1/2 " balls and roll in shredded coconut.
3. Refrigerate until ready to eat.
4. You could also press the mixture into a baking pan (roughly 8x8) and sprinkle the extra coconut on top.

Reviews

[Misstop]

These are the best ever... I used homemade peanut butter. Oh so good and filling. One of these gets me through the afternoon

[Mia in Germany]

Oh, my, how good are these - ! I used plain rice protein powder, 2 tablespoons honey and two maple syrup and real vanilla - had to omit the almond extract because I had none. These are so good, I'll definitely make them again often. Thanks for sharing this glorious healthy, tasty snack!!
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[debe11]

these are the best! i didn't have tahini so i used sunflower seed butter and apple butter....i didn't have coconut so i used granola...they turned out amazing and are one of my new favorite snacks! i keep them in the freezer.