These healthy chocolate hemp pumpkin seed energy balls are just the snack you need to boost your energy and deliver a dose of minerals, protein, and satiating fibre and healthy fats.
Homemade energy balls are easy to make, healthy, and package-free. What’s not to love? I recently developed these chocolate super seed energy balls on a whim one afternoon when I was in need of a boost and wanted something wholesome, nutrient-dense, and chocolatey.
I haven’t developed too many energy ball recipes (or snack recipes, for that matter), so I thought these would make the perfect addition to the collection.
They take less than ten minutes to whip up, and can then be kept in the fridge or freezer for whenever you need a little boost in between meals. And you know what? They are awfully tasty when crumbled and used as a topping on hot oatmeal or smoothie bowls, too! Try it!
Oh, and also… maybe this is a silly idea, but these would make a great little holiday gift to the health nut or athlete on your list. Package them in a cute box or tin and call them “jingle balls.”
Are you tired of me yet?
ingredients you’ll need for these energy balls
You’ll need pumpkin seeds, hemp, chia, cocoa, Medjool dates, vanilla extract, sea salt, sunflower seed butter, and maple syrup.
how to make them
In a food processor fitted with the ‘S’ blade, process the pumpkin seeds and hemp into a meal. Add the chia, cocoa, dates, vanilla, salt, sunflower seed butter, and maple syrup. Process until the mixture forms a ball. If it isn’t coming together, add a tablespoon or two of water.
Form into 18 balls and place in a parchment paper-lined container. Store in the fridge or freezer.
more healthy snack recipes
- Vegan Snickers Energy Balls
- Sweet Potato Oat Flour Muffins with Vanilla, Chai, and Chocolate
- Apple Pie Blended Baked Oats
Last but not least, I hope that you love these chocolate pumpkin seed hemp energy balls! If you make them, let me know how you enjoyed them by leaving a comment and rating below the post. And if you share a photo to Instagram, tag it @upbeet.kitchen and #upbeetkitchen. I love seeing what you’ve made.
Enjoy!
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Chocolate Hemp Pumpkin Seed Energy Balls
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 18 balls 1x
Description
These healthy chocolate hemp pumpkin seed energy balls are just the snack you need to boost your energy and deliver a dose of minerals, protein, and satiating fibre and healthy fats.
Ingredients
- ½ cup pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)
- ½ cup hemp hearts (shelled hemp seeds)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ¼ cup cocoa
- 1 heaping cup pitted Medjool dates (measured after pitting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seed butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- In a food processor fitted with the ‘S’ blade, process the pumpkin seeds and hemp into a meal. Add the chia, cocoa, dates, vanilla, salt, sunflower seed butter, and maple syrup. Process until the mixture forms a ball. If it isn’t coming together, add a tablespoon or two of water.
- Form into 18 balls and place in a parchment paper-lined container. Store in the fridge or freezer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
Keywords: chocolate pumpkin seed hemp energy ball recipe
Gerry
Perfect! So easy to make and very energizing!
★★★★★
Allison
So happy to hear it!