Energy Bombs
The energy bombs are convenient and nutritious packages that provide 43% of your daily magnesium needs, 32% of your phosphorus needs, and 30% of your iron requirements in just two servings. These minerals play essential roles in energy production, brain function, protein utilization, hormone balance, blood oxygenation, and stamina. Additionally, the bombs contain pumpkin seeds, which are rich in zinc, supporting immunity and stress management. So Bomb’s Away!
Energy Bombs
Power Food: Pumpkin SeedsFree From: Gluten, Dairy, Soy
Ingredients
- ½ cup each: oatmeal gluten free i.e. Bob’s Red Mills, quinoa flakes
- ½ cup hemp seeds divided
- ¼ cup *pumpkin seeds
- ¼ tsp. cinnamon
- 4 Tbsp. **chia seeds sprouted
- ¼ cup maple syrup pure (grade B) or coconut nectar, raw
- ½ cup pumpkin seed butter raw (or other seed/nut butter)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract pure
Directions
- In a medium bowl combine dry ingredients: oatmeal, quinoa, ¼ cup of the hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl combine all wet ingredients: maple syrup, pumpkin seed butter and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Using a tablespoon, scoop out and shape into round balls. Roll in remaining hemp seeds to coat. Store in a parchment lined container in the refrigerator for up to one week or 2 months in the freezer and enjoy!
Variations:
Protein Fix:
- Remove quinoa flakes and add ½ cup protein powder
Chocolate Fix Energy Bombs:
- Add 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder or raw cacao and ¼ cup chocolate chips (dairy & gluten free i.e. enjoy life or see our DYI Carob or Chocolate Chips recipe found in www.powerfoods101.com), you can also add a pinch of cayenne or sea salt!
Coco-nutty Energy Bombs:
- Add ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut and 2 Tbsp. lemon zest
Fruity Energy Bombs:
- Add ¼ cup unsweetened cranberries, cherries, blueberries or mulberries and 2 Tbsp. lemon zest
Green Tea Energy Bombs:
- Add package of one green tea bag
Notes
*Health Buzz: Nuts & Seeds: Soak where possible, overnight in filtered water with 1 tsp. of sea salt for every cup to improve absorption & neutralize anti-nutrients.
**Health Buzz: Raw sprouted nuts & seeds increase nutrients, reduce anti-nutrients and increase absorption. Ideal to use when available.
Nutritional Facts: Calories 278.9 | Total Fat 19.1 g | Saturated Fat 2.7 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 11.2 g | Monounsaturated Fat 4.3 g | Cholesterol 0 mg | Sodium 72.9 mg | Potassium 26.8 mg | Total Carbohydrate 17.2 g | Dietary Fiber 5.6 g | Natural Sugar 12.1 g | Protein 10.1 g | *Magnesium 43.3 % | *Phosphorus 32.2% | *Iron 30.4 %
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
