These Pumpkin, Sunflower & Nut Energy Balls are the perfect nourishing snack — packed with healthy fats, fibre, protein and minerals to support energy, hormones and gut health. Naturally sweetened with dates and coated in coconut, they’re simple to make, deliciously satisfying and ideal for busy days or an afternoon pick-me-up
Pumpkin, Sunflower & Nut Energy Balls ✨
• 1 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• ½ cup walnuts
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 1 cup soft dates
• ½ cup nut butter
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 2–3 tbsp desiccated coconut
• Pinch of sea salt
Method 👇
• Blend dates, nut butter & tahini until sticky
• Add seeds, walnuts, chia & flax
• Pulse until combined
• Roll into balls
• Coat edges in desiccated coconut
• Chill for 1 hour
✨ Gut friendly
✨ Hormone supportive
There are many variations and they are super food balls!:
Walnuts – Omega 3 and are great for the brain.
Chia seeds – super food & great source of soluble fibre
Flax seeds – fibre, phytoestrogens and great for the bowels.
Pumpkin seeds – omega fats & zinc & iron
Sunflower seeds – vitamin E & selenium
Tahini – source of calcium
Dates – these add sweetness, it’s better to soak them before hand in water for a few minutes.
