Raw Matcha Cookie Balls

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup shelled hempseed
  • 1/4 cup blanched almonds
  • 1/4 cup shelled sunflower seed
  • 1/4 cup hulled sesame seed
  • 1/4 cup dried apples
  • 1/4 cup dried apricots
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1 1/2 tsp. matcha
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. Grind the nuts and seeds in a food processor until coarsely ground. Note that dried fruit are heavy to process, so a blender will likely not work for the next step.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients and process until the mix is sticky and can be formed into balls.
  3. Form into 12-15 balls with your hands. The “dough” is quite crumbly, so don’t try to roll it, but use your fingers to mold it instead.
  4. Let stand uncovered for a few hours to let the flavors meld and the texture to firm. For longer storage put them in the fridge or freeze for up to several months.