Blue Spirulina Energy Balls
If you are looking for a beautiful and delicious dessert to make to impress your friends and loved ones, then you must try out this energy ball recipe! These babies are almost too pretty to eat, and you definitely will want more than one! They have a creamy filling made with 2 different types of coconut and don't contain any gluten, dairy, or refined sugars! The most special part is they are made using blue spirulina powder to color them to a stunning blue hue. Perhaps you have seen photos of vibrant blue smoothie bowls in your Instagram feed and wondered,“What is it that gives them that hue?”In this instance, the answer is blue spirulina- a fresh water blue-green algae that’s been harvested from lakes for thousands of years. About 60 percent protein by weight, blue spirulina is richer in beta-carotene than carrots and has an abundance of nutrients, including vitamin K and iron.Research suggests that a daily dose of spirulina can help improve brain function and digestion, lower serum (total blood) cholesterol, reduce inflammation and neutralizes free radicals that cause premature signs of aging. and more.Blue Spirulina, a well-known antioxidant superfood, is the magic ingredient that makes any food look Instagramable (#trendy). This intense deep blue pigment is known as phycocyanin and is extracted from spirulina (blue-green algae). It is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals,iron, carotenoids and antioxidants and helps protect cells from damage. It is freeze dried to preserve its natural colour and nutrients. You can get creative and add this beautiful nature product to literally anything for a heavenly nutritional boost and some epic blue instaworthy pictures! You can add it to water, juices, smoothies, breakfast food, baked food, sweets, yoghurts, cereals or any other foods. For light blue shades, use just a pinch and for a more brilliant blue, use up to the full teaspoon or more. Its known to have high nutritional value and boosts the immune system, increases metabolism and improves digestion! Contains an abundance of B vitamins which can enhance energy levels.Who knew algae could be so wonderful? These stunning looking, healthy energy balls are creamy and decadent bursting with flavor and full of healthy fats. It sure is a good way of incorporating more good stuff into your diet.This recipe is like a piece of art to look at…plus its just oh so healthy and rejuvenating! What a dreamy treat.Whoever is responsible for the idea that we should mash a bunch of healthy ingredients into one little ball as a snack is an absolute genius in my book. Little spheres of snacking. Little orbs of awesome.
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut butter - store bought or recipe below in notes
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons blue spirulina powder
- Pinch sea salt
Blue Coconut Coating
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
- Pinch blue spirulina powder
Instructions
- Ensure the coconut butter is at a softened consistency by warming it at a gentle heat in a medium sized pot. Once melted, take off the heat and add almond flour, coconut, honey, blue spirulina powder and salt to the pot and stir until combined. Only one pot to clean so that’s a good thing!Take tablespoons of the mixture and roll into 12-14 balls then roll in the desiccated coconut Add a dash of blue spirulina powder to the coconut to get that special blue colour on the outside of the balls.
Notes
If you are anywhere near the health food or fitness circles, you have no doubt heard of coconut oil by now.
But have you ever heard of coconut butter? Oh my gosh is it good.
It tastes like the most delicious, decadent, oh-so-bad-for-you treat. Except, it’s not. It’s actually good for you. In fact, coconut butter packs a boatload of benefits:
It’s rich in lauric acid, which boosts immunity and destroys harmful bacteria, viruses, and funguses.
It actually boosts your metabolism, which aids in weight loss and increases energy levels. Its a superb ingredient for protecting and replenishing the hair and skin
It’s packed with healthy fats, so you feel full longer. It’s full of essential amino acids, calcium, and magnesium.
Basically, coconut butter is just plain awesome. It’s so creamy, buttery, naturally sweet and full of nutrients, and it’s hard to believe that this tasty Homemade Coconut Butter from Scratch is made with one ingredient!
You may not know this, but a jar of high-quality coconut butter can be expensive. Yes, that is one of the reasons that you should make you own - it’s unbelievably easy.
Besides being incredibly good for you, coconut butter greatly enhances the creamy texture of desserts, smoothies, ice creams, fudge and hot beverages. Even a spoonful out of the jar is not a bad thing. 😊
Once you start using it, you'll find many other ways to sneak it into your diet. 😉
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