Hi guys!
Technically I’m not “here” right now. I scheduled this post before I left just because well, I couldn’t go an entire week without sharing this recipe with you.
At this very moment I’ve probably just woken up to the sound of Tibetan chimes and am preparing for a quick jog around the lake before heading to our 2 hour early morning yoga session.
Gosh, I needed this.
And you know what you need right now?
These flax balls.
They aren’t your averages balls, they’re better.
Why?
I’m not sure. All I know is that I can’t stop eating them and that’s a pretty good indication that there’s just something about the recipe. Sorta like the time I made this bean salad. I still make it once a week.
I could probably go as far as saying that these flax balls are better than these balls.
Oh yes, I said it… but I may change my mind later, kay?
I swear you will be a happier person with these in your life. The fiber, the raw power, saving money on store-bought snacks… what’s not to love?
Spiced Flax Balls
Vegan, Gluten free, Dairy free, Refined sugar free, Yeast free, Corn free
Each ball is 100 calories, contributes 13% of your daily intake of fiber and carries with it 2.6g of protein. They’re a great on-the-go snack for you and your family.
Yield: 18 golf-ball-sized balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 20 medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup ground flax
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 12 dried apricots
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp all spice
Directions
- Place the almonds in the bowl of your food processor and pulse using the “S” blade until chunky. About three 5 second pulses.
- Add remaining ingredients and process until the fruit crumbles and mashes with the nuts.
- Check to see if mixture is done by pressing it together. If it sticks and there are no date pieces, get ready to roll!
- Roll mixture into 18 golf-ball-sized balls. Wrap in plastic wrap for quick access for lunches, or place in a bag and store in the freezer.
Spiced Flax Balls
Vegan, Gluten free, Dairy free, Refined sugar free, Yeast free, Corn free
Each ball is 100 calories, contributes 13% of your daily intake of fiber and carries with it 2.6g of protein. They’re a great on-the-go snack for you and your family.
Yield: 18 golf-ball-sized balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 20 medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup ground flax
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 12 dried apricots
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp all spice
Directions
- Place the almonds in the bowl of your food processor and pulse using the “S” blade until chunky. About three 5 second pulses.
- Add remaining ingredients and process until the fruit crumbles and mashes with the nuts.
- Check to see if mixture is done by pressing it together. If it sticks and there are no date pieces, get ready to roll!
- Roll mixture into 18 golf-ball-sized balls. Wrap in plastic wrap for quick access for lunches, or place in a bag and store in the freezer.
I whipped these up on Thursday as I was packing up my things for my vacation. I’d realized I didn’t have enough LARABARs to get me through the week, so I just started throwing stuff in the food processor until I liked the taste of the mix.
The recipe makes 18 so you can make, throw in a bag, freeze, and nibble on for weeks to come.
My plan: if no one wants to be my meditation partner, I’ll bribe them with these.
I hoped you enjoyed Kristina’s blackberry crackers post. I have a couple more fabulous ladies to introduce you to before I’m back on Wednesday.
I can’t wait to come back and share my journey with you all!
See you soon <3
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Leanne, these look amazing! I make flax balls, date balls, with almonds, cashews, cinnamon, ginger, very similar to what you made but I never use apricot, just dates/raisins or agave. I adore apricots and these balls look PERFECT!! The flavors are all..just right on for me. LOVE em!
And I sent you an email which I know you’re on vacay so no rush. Hope you’re having an amazing time!!
These look so good! I’ve got to get myself a food processor!
I hope you’re enjoying your break!
I can’t decide which sounds more amazing – the retreat or the recipe! I hope you’re enjoying both
These look amazing! The flavor combination sounds amazing!
I hope you’re loving your retreat!!! I just ate a Larabar and thought “I could make these!!” Thanks for a starting point
These balls look awesome, I love that you used apricot!! I also am planning on making your raw cashew lemon drops, anything lemon and I’m in
Hope you are having an amazing time on your yoga retreat! Maybe one day I’ll be as lucky!
I made something similar to this once, but added coconut and used orange peel. I love the idea of dried apricots-will have to try!
Hope you’re having a relaxing trip!
These look so good, I may have to make my own version this week
Loving those little flax balls! super cute and tasty
these are so cute!! and tasty!
Oh, I need to try these. Until now I haven’t really managed to include as much flax into my diet as i would like to. These look the perfect. Perfect snack also once I start my marathon training.
What a perfect satisfying snack!! Love the combo of nuts, fruit and spices =)
I just made these last night, they looked too delicious to pass up!! And they are! Thanks Leann for another “ball” version, they’re my favorite little snacks!
These look amazing! I am definitely making them soon!
Oooh these sound awesome Leanne! I love the mix of warm spices you used. Going to give these a try for sure. Have fun at yoga today!!
Love your recipes! Our Dash O Flax is a coarsely ground golden omega flaxseed, and since you don’t bake them you will once again get the benefit of a 24month shelf life of our True Cold Milled (TCM) Flaxseed. Thanks again I really enjoy what you do with your blog