Description
Nutritious and delicious seed cycling energy bites designed to support hormone balance, made with seeds, nuts, and natural sweeteners.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup flaxseeds, ground
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, sesame seeds, and oats until finely chopped.
- Transfer to a mixing bowl and add nut butter, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls.
- Place energy bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Swap seeds to match your cycle phase: pumpkin and flax for follicular, sunflower and sesame for luteal.
- Add a splash of vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized bites.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg