RAW SESAME PISTACHIO BALLS

BY PROJECT WELLNESS NOW

Sesame seeds have numerous health benefits. According to some studies, they can protect your heart, improve blood pressure and even balance your hormones. This Raw Sesame Pistachio Balls recipe is a yummy way to introduce them into your diet.

This recipe is a submission for #veganwednesday contest by @heart-to-heart

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups sesame seeds

1 cup raisins

1 cup pistachios

1/2 cup white chia seeds

1 cup Tahini

1/4 cup coconut oil

1/3 cup maple syrup (adjust to your own taste)

1/2 cup finely shredded coconut flakes

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/3 tsp sea salt (adjust to your own taste)

DIRECTIONS:

• Soak the seeds overnight in purified water to get rid of nutritional inhibitors and toxic substances like phytic acid, tannins and goitrogens. Next morning, rinse them and dehydrate for about 2 hours at 115F.

• Place all the ingredients in a large bowl.

• Mix them thoroughly until well combined.

• Form bite-size balls and place in the freezer for at least 3 hours.

• Now, they are ready to be served. Keep them in the freezer at all times and always serve chilled.