No Bake Seed Cycling Bites

HEALTH BENEFITS

These small but mighty bites are not only delicious but also help with hormone imbalances. Check out my blog on seed cycling for more info. Not interested in hormone balancing?

No problem - these are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, Medium-chain fatty acids, and protein making them a great source of energy and perfect for an on-the-go breakfast or snack!

Serving size: 2 bites

Serves: 8

INGREDIENTS

• 3⁄4 cup raw pumpkin seeds

• 1⁄4 cup ground flaxseeds

• 1 tablespoon chia seeds

• 1 tablespoon hemp seeds

• 1⁄4 cup toasted coconut flakes

• 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt

• 1⁄4 cup + 1 tsp cashew butter or almond butter

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted

• 1 tablespoon cacao butter melted

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)

• 1/4 cup cacao powder to coat the bites (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Grind the pumpkin seeds and flaxseeds in a blender

2. In a food processor add the ground seeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds, coconut flakes, and sea salt salt. Pulse a few times to combine.

3. In a small bowl, stir together the cashew butter, melted coconut oil, cocoa butter and maple syrup. Gently mix until the cashew butter has thinned and is easily spreadable.

4. Add the cashew butter mixture to the food processor. Process the mixture until it starts to clump together or form a ball.

5. Line a glass storage container or baking dish with parchment paper or my favorite - a silicone baking mat.

6. Use a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop and create16 equal portion balls

7. If you like, roll each ball in a small bowl of cacao powder

8. Place the balls in the refrigerator and allow them to harden

PRO tips:

• The pumpkin and flaxseeds can be swapped for days 15-28 of your cycle

• These are also great frozen, like I've done in the photo above.

• ENJOY!