Seedy Protein Balls

I'm a huge fan of nuts and seeds as protein snacks. The oils, fiber, and nutrient profile make them efficient for appetite, blood sugars, and energy. All you need is a food processor. Make any variety of nuts/seeds/nut butters/dried fruit you like. The goal is to process until the mixture sticks together. I don't typically coat my protein balls in chocolate, but I certainly enjoy a morsel of dark chocolate anyway. This batch has a little sprinkle of freeze dried strawberries (crushed with motar and pestle), but let your creativity be your guide. I used toasted coconut on my last batch. 

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 c nut butter 
• 1/2 c raw seeds
  
  • 1/4 c raw pepitas (green pumpkin seeds)
    
  • 1/4 c raw sunflower seeds
    
• 1/4 c coconut flakes
  
• 1/4 c dried fruit (raisins, prunes, dates, etc)
• 1 TBSP maple syrup (optional)
  
• 1/2 c dark chocolate chips (optional)
  
• 1/8 c freeze dried strawberries (optional)
  

TO DO:

1. Process seeds in food processor. Add coconut. Then nut butter and dried fruit lastly.
2. Take a small handful of mixture and roll into ball. Place protein balls on a small cookie sheet or plate and freeze for 15-20 min
3. OPTIONAL: ​
   
   1. ​Using a double boiler, melt chocolate.
      
   2. Dip protein balls in chocolate to cover, place back on plate
      
   3. Macerate freeze dried strawberries and sprinkle on chocolate ball
   4. Freeze again 15-20 min
4. ​Keep protein balls in fridge or freezer