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Mojito Energy Balls. Vegan Glutenfree Raw Recipe
5 from 3 votes

Mojito Energy Balls. Vegan Glutenfree Raw Recipe

The best Mojito energy balls. With or without alcohol. How to make non-alcoholic Vegan Mojito Balls. Snack bites with Dates, lime zest, mint, nuts and seeds. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 145 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Fusion

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup almonds
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup oats or use quinoa flakes or coconut flakes to omit Oats, certified gluten-free
  • 1 Tbsp flax seeds
  • 1/2 cup coconut dry, shredded
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 9 Medjool dates 3/4 cup , add more for sweeter
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves use mint extract for longer shelf life, packed
  • 2 tsp lime juice or lemon juice
  • lime zest of 1
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp rum or Orange juice or a combination of these, or tequila

Instructions

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  1. Add almonds, walnuts, oats, flax seeds to a food processor and pulse to a coarse meal.
  2. Add coconut, chia, sesame, salt, mint leaves and dates and pulse till the dates are well incorporated. The mixture will be crumbly.
  3. Add the lemon juice, zest and 2 Tbsp of orange juice or liquor and pulse to combine. The mixture should now be doughy.
  4. Transfer to a bowl. If too wet, add oat flour and mix in. If too dry, add more juice or maple syrup. Taste and adjust sweet if needed by adding sugar or maple syrup.
  5. Shape into balls or bars. Store refrigerated for upto a week, frozen for months. Use mint extract for storing the refrigerator for longer.
  6. Variations: Add a scoop of protein powder to amp up the protein. Roll into coconut flakes or sesame seeds for variation.

Notes

  • nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 145kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 27mg (1%) Potassium 221mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 65IU (1%) Vitamin C 2.2mg (2%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 145

% Daily Value*

Calories 145kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 27mg 1%
Potassium 221mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 65IU 1%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 2%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.