Quinoa Energy Balls with Prunes

Quinoa Energy Balls with Prunes

Quinoa Energy Balls with Prunes

Prep Time 20 Minutes
Cook Time 5 Minutes

Calories per seving 25

Fat 0.5g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 30mg

Carbohydrates 4g

Fiber 1g

Sugar 2g

Protein 0.4g

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup Sunsweet® Amaz!n Prunes
  • 1 tsp finely grated orange zest
  • 2 Tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1 1/2 cups puffed quinoa, divided

Instructions

In skillet, toast sunflower seeds over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden. Let cool.

In food processor, pulse together sunflower seeds, prunes, orange zest, orange juice, cinnamon and ginger until pastelike.  Remove from food processor; stir in 3/4 cup puffed quinoa.

Roll heaping teaspoonfuls into 28 balls.  Transfer remaining puffed quinoa to shallow dish; roll immediatley to coat.  Let stand overnight.

Store in airtight containers for up to 3 days.