Moringa Powder, Cashew & Lemon Energy Bites
Mar 27th 2018
Energy bites are becoming a popular snack in the wellness community. They are an ultimate grab-and-go snack for people with busy schedules. You're going to love how quick and easy these Moringa Lemon Energy Bites are. They are a satisfying treat with numerous health benefits.
Moringa
This plant has been gaining popularity and is becoming a new go-to superfood. Here's why. It fights free radicals, which makes it a powerful antioxidant. Moringa leaf has show to lower inflammation in the body. It works as an anti-inflammatory agent that helps prevent various diseases.
This superfood boasts antimicrobial, and antibacterial properties that fight infections. It has a vibrant green color and is a generous source of chlorophyll. It is a perfect plant food for detoxifying, improving liver function, as well as boosting immunity.
Energy Bites
We love the idea of combining Moringa Powder with foods like dates, cashews, and hemp seeds. It makes for a healthy, vegan, and delicious treat that packs a nutritious punch. These bites are protein rich and make an ideal post-workout addition to your regimen. Lemon zest gives them a light and refreshing flavor, while cashews, pumpkin seeds, and hemp seeds add protein, healthy fats, iron, and magnesium, making these treats a nutritious on-the-go snack.
Shop the Recipe
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| Moringa Powder - $15.99 | Whole Cashews - $11.99 | Hemp Seeds - $19.99 |
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| Pumpkin Seeds - $12.99 | Coconut Oil - $9.99 | Chia Seeds - $8.99 |
Moringa Powder, Cashew & Lemon Energy Bites
Servings
12
Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Raw Cashews
- 1/3 cup Pumpkin Seeds
- 6 medjool dates
- ¼ cup coconut
- 1 tbsp Hemp Seeds
- 1 tbsp Coconut Oil
- 2 tsp Moringa Powder
- 1 tsp Chia Seeds
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- Juice of ½ a lemon
- Himalayan Salt to taste
- Extra shredded coconut and lemon zest to roll bites in
Method
- Place the cashews and pumpkin seeds in a food processor or blender. Blend until nuts and seeds are fine crumbs.
- Add the dates, coconut, hemp seeds, coconut oil, moringa powder, chia seeds, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Blend until well mixed.
- Roll into bites, about an inch and a half in diameter. Roll each ball in a mixture of shredded coconut and lemon zest and place the balls in the fridge for half an hour to set.
- Enjoy!