Sesame Seed California Prune Balls
A bone-building, simple, and portable snack that packs delicious flavor and a ton of health benefits.
Recipe and Photography created by McKel Hill, Nutrition Stripped for the California Prune Board
Ingredients
½ cup raw cashews
½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
1 cup tahini
1 cup prunes
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt, adjust to taste
Garnish: Sesame seeds for coating, about ¼ cup on the side
Optional for added healthy fats: ⅔ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
Directions
- Using a food processor grind all the ingredients into a thick paste that sticks together when pressed between two fingers.
- Place sesame seeds in a small bowl on the side. Use about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball using your hands. Next, roll each ball into the sesame seeds.
- Place on a plate lined with parchment paper and put in the freezer for about 30 minutes to chill and firm.
- Can be stored in an airtight glass container for up to 1 week.