According to Ayurveda, ojas is the subtle energy in the body that offers vitality and immune strength. In the mind, ojas provides stability, resilience to cope with stressful situations, and the endurance to stay focused.

Unlike packaged and processed energy snacks, this sweet and nourishing Ayurveda energy snack is full of prana, easy to make, and packed with ojas building ingredients to support digestion, replenish your immune system and restore vitality. Gluten free, nut free and dairy free.

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Ayurvedic Ojas Balls with Sunflower Seeds

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 18-20 balls

Dietary:

E Egg Free G Gluten Free N Nut Free V Vegetarian

Description

Balances vata and pitta doshas; increases kapha dosha. Enjoy in moderation.

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 ¹⁄₄ cups roasted sunflower seeds
• 1 teaspoon cacao powder (optional)
• 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
• 2 pitted dates
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon cardamom powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon turmeric powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon ginger powder
• ¹⁄₈ tsp mineral salt (omit if using salted sunflower seeds)
• 1 tablespoon ashwagandha root powder (optional but recommended)
• 5 oz maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons sunflower seed butter
• 2 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil (use 1 tablespoon for kapha)
• ¹⁄₃ cup shredded coconut (for coating)

Instructions

1. Grind the sunflower seeds in a blender or food processor until they become a fine powder. Add to a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the cacao powder, coconut, cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, ginger, ashwagandha (if using), and salt. Stir well until evenly blended.
3. Add the maple syrup, sunflower butter, and ghee. Use clean hands to mix everything together, wetting your hands slightly so the mixture doesn't stick.
4. Place the coconut for coating in a small bowl.
5. With wet hands, roll small amounts of the mixture into balls in your palms and place on a plate.
6. Roll each ball in the coconut until fully coated, then place in a container large enough for about 18 to 20 balls.
7. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to get them nice and solid before serving. In warm weather you may need to use the freezer.
8. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Note

• You may replace the sunflower seeds with other nuts or seeds such as almonds, macadamia nuts, cashews, walnuts, hemp seeds, or flax seeds. Sunflower seed butter can be replaced with any nut or seed butter (except peanut butter). Try adding raisins, dates or cacao nibs.