Ruth's Flax Seed Balls

An untried raw food vegan recipe that was recommended on a vegan newsgroup I lurk on. Aug 2004: Finally got around to making these myself. They are pretty sticky so I rolled them in coconut just like truffles. Big hit with the 3 year old and me. Would be worth putting in the fridge or freezer to firm them up.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 1 batch

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  ground flax seed, brown or golden (in a clean coffee grinder reserved for this purpose or nut grinder)
• 3  tablespoons sunflower seeds, ground up same way
• 3  tablespoons sesame seeds, ground up same way
• 2  tablespoons carob powder (optional)
• 1  tablespoon coconut, ground (raw or dehydrated at low temperature, if possible)
• 1  pinch salt (optional)
• 3  tablespoons honey or 2  tablespoons maple syrup (optional)

Directions

1. Mix all together and either knead well or put in food processor to process.
2. Form into balls.