These Gluten-Free Vegan Pistachio Sesame Seed Balls are a quick and healthy snack that’s super easy to make.
They only has 5 clean ingredients and can be made in about 5 minutes with only a food processor and are naturally sweetened with organic medjool dates.
And, it’s a great recipe to use with your homemade almond butter!
Not only are these a kid-friendly favorite, but they are raw, vegan, gluten-free, lectin-free, no-bake, paleo-friendly and contain no refined sugar!
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5 Fast Facts About Pistachios:*
- contains 90% healthy unsaturated fat
- super high in anti-oxidants
- supports cardiovascular health
- excellent source of fiber, protein, manganese and copper
- high in thiamine, vitamin B-6 and potassium
5 Fast Facts About Sesame Seeds:*
- high in calcium at 35% RDA
- excellent anti-oxidant
- lowers cholesterol
- reduces inflammation
- high in phytosterol
5 Fast Facts About Almonds (Almond Butter):*
- helps to regulate cholesterol and blood pressure
- energy booster
- loaded with calcium and fiber
- 1/4 cup contains 8 grams of vegan protein
- high in anti-oxidants
5 Fast Facts About Medjool Dates:*
- natural energy booster
- high in iron content
- rich in potassium
- good source of dietary fiber
- excellent source of vegan protein
5 Fast Facts About Coconut Oil:*
- super high in lauric acid
- rich in antioxidants
- contains natural microbial and anti-bacterial agents
- helps to improve metabolism
- improves cholesterol levels
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Gluten-Free Vegan Pistachio Sesame Seed Balls
Prep
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Total
Yield 14 - 16 balls
Raw / Vegan / Gluten-Free / Dairy-Free / Lectin-Free / No-Bake / Paleo-Friendly / No Refined Sugar
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup organic almond butter
- 1/2 cup organic pistachios
- 1/2 cup organic sesame seeds
- 1 cup organic medjool dates (pitted)
- 1 tablespoon organic coconut oil
Instructions
- Add all ingredients (except the sesame seeds) to a food processor and process until the pistachios are chopped finely and everything is well blended.
- Stir the sesame seeds in by hand.
- Take out a spoonful at a time, squeeze in the palm of your hand a couple of times to make the mixture is tight and compact, then roll into a ball shape between the palms of your hands.
- Put the balls in the refrigerator for approximately 15-30 minutes to firm.
- Store in an air-free BPA-free container in the refrigerator until ready to serve because they will get soft and lose their shape if left out at room temperature.
- Enjoy!
Notes
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Such a delicious and feast recipe. I take a couple in my lunch and they keep just fine.
Thanks for the yummy treat!
Hi there Sarah! I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed them! Thanks for trying out the recipe and for taking the time to let me know you liked it… I really appreciate it! 🙂
This looks so tasty!!!
Hi Vanessa! Thanks so much…hope you enjoy the recipe! 🙂
hello
thanks for the recipe, but :
– you write that these balls 5 ingredients, but i only see 4 (almond butter/ pistachios / sesame seeds / dates) : is the 5th ingredient coconut oil ? is it used only for the preparation of the almond butter
– pay attention to coconut oil : it seems that this oil is not as healthy as believed, because it is full of saturated fatted acids which are unhealthy (sorry if it is in french here -http://sciencefourchette.com/science/sante-lhuile-de-noix-de-coco/- but you can certainly find som info in english)
Hi there! Yes, there are 5 ingredients in this recipe: almond butter, pistachios, sesame seeds, dates and coconut oil. The coconut oil is not part of the almond butter but as a separate ingredient – 1 tablespoon.
I appreciate you sharing your thoughts about coconut oil. I personally believe it is a healthy oil, but everyone should do their own research and do what they feel is best. I also believe that it’s a good idea to look at both sides of an issue, as some studies and articles can be tainted and biased, as explained in this post —> https://foodbabe.com/coconut-oil-healthy-controversy-explained/
Thanks for the question and I hope you enjoy the recipe! 🙂
Do these have to be kept cold? So if you were to put a couple in your bag to munch on later in the day, sure they’d be softer, but would they still be okay to eat or do they need an ice pack to stay cold?
Hi Marcia! They are better to keep refrigerated because they will stay firm, but they will not go “bad” if they are not kept cold. They will probably get soft and maybe a little messy due to the coconut oil changing consistency at room temperature, but they would still be safe to eat.
Thanks for your question and I hope you enjoy the recipe! 🙂
Love this recipe!! Great sweet healthy treat and very easy to make!! Keep up the wonderful work your doing 😊
Hi there Janet! I’m so glad to hear that you enjoy the recipe and thank you so much for the kind comments…I appreciate you taking the time to let me know both 🙂
Hello! Could I use pistachio butter instead of almond butter for this? I have a jar of it that I would like to use up.
Thanks in advance!
Hi there Petra! I’ve never made them with pistachio butter but it sounds really, really good! If I had some pistachio butter on hand, I would give it a try and don’t see why it wouldn’t work.
Thanks for the question and I hope you enjoy the recipe 🙂
I’m not a big date fan. Do you think dried figs would work?
Hi there Fay! I’ve actually never tried or used dried figs before, but if they have the same consistency of dates I think they should work. I used the dates not only for the sweetness, but because they are “sticky” and they kind of hold everything together so I would think figs would do the same.
Thanks for your question and I hope you enjoy them 😉
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These are amazing!
I’ve made them three times in as many weeks. My new favourite (and everyone else’s!).
Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Hi there Sel! I’m so glad to hear that you’re enjoying the recipe…and the best part is, they are so good for you that you can enjoy them guilt-free!
Thank you for trying out my recipe and for taking the time to let me know how much you like them…I really appreciate it 😉
Looks delicious! And healthy too!
I had similar dry fruits ball few weeks back. It was delicious and costly too!
Lets see what my wife says when I ask her to make these nutritional seed balls. 😉
Hi there! Thanks so much and I hope they get a thumbs up from your wife 😉
These look delicious! Interesting facts. 🙂
Thanks so much Tina! 😉