I honestly can’t get enough of energy balls! 

There are so many different ways you can make them, that offer all sorts of flavours. Including getting a chocolate hit when using cacao powder.

When I started my health journey, I knew cutting out sugar was one of the first things I had to do. But having a sweet tooth I had to find an alternative, which is when I discovered energy balls.

What are the Health Benefits of Goji Berries?

Goji berries have been referred to as a superfood because they contain phytochemicals that are produced by plants. 

Research has shown that potential benefits of Goji berries include:

• Protection against age-related eye diseases
• Provides immune support
• Promotes healthy skin
• May help in controlling blood sugar
• Help improve sleep, depression, and anxiety
• Can help with managing liver health

Who should not Eat Goji Berries?

Goji berries could trigger an allergic reaction in people who are allergic to other fruits or they can occasionally react to certain medications. Including medications for blood thinners, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

Caution has also been recommended during pregnancy and it is advised to check with your doctor. 

Vanilla Goji Berry Balls Ingredients

• Goji berries 75g
• Raisins 75g
• Almonds 50g
• Pumpkin seeds 50g
• Sunflower seeds 50g
• 1 serving vanilla protein

 How to make Vanilla Goji Berry Energy Balls

• Pop all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix until combined
• Take one and a half tablespoons of the mix and roll it into a ball. Repeat until the mix is used up
• Pop the energy balls into a container in the freezer for 1-2 hours to set and then store in the fridge

Variations for Vanilla Goji Berry Balls

Energy balls are so versatile and you can mix and match most things. If you don’t like almonds you can include other nuts like cashew or walnuts. Just bear in mind the taste can change if you change up the ingredients.

You can also choose Medjool dates instead of goji berries and raisins.

What if I don’t have a Food Processor?

Not to worry! If you don’t have a food processor you can still make energy balls. Here is a recipe for my no food processor energy balls.

Vanilla Goji Berry Energy Balls

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Course Snack

Ingredients

  

• 75g goji berries
• 100g raisins
• 50g almonds
• 50g pumpkin seeds
• 50g sunflower seeds
• 1 serving vanilla protein powder

Instructions

 

• Pop all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix until combined
• Take one and a half tablespoons of the mix and roll it into a ball
• Repeat until the mix is used up
• Pop the energy balls into a container in the freezer for 1-2 hours to set and then store in the fridge

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