Chia Seeds nutty Balls ( சியா விதை பாதாம் உருண்டை)

Chia Seeds nutty Balls

  சியா விதை பாதாம் உருண்டை

Ingredients:

Chia seeds சியா விதைகள் - 100g

Almonds பாதாம் பருப்பு - 50 g

Figs  அத்திபழம்- 6  Nos

Dates பேரிச்சம்பழம் - 8 Nos.

Cinnamon powder பட்டை தூள் - 1/2 tsp

Honey or Powdered Jaggery ( optional )  தேன் அல்லது நாட்டு சக்கரை (தேவையென்றால்) - 2 tsp 

                                                                           

Steps:

Coarse powder the almonds. Fine chop dates and figs.

In a food processor  powder the chia seeds

Add the coarse almond and chopped dates and figs. Add cinnamon powder.
Run through the processor for a smooth texture.

Transfer to a wide bowl. Roll into desirable sized balls. 

My Notes: 

This tiny seed is power packed with fiber, calcium, protein, iron, etc... It can blend with any of your meal. I have added to oats/cereals also as a garnish for stir fry/roasted vegetables. 

I have prepared this dish without sugar as the sweetness in dates and figs is good enough. You may add powdered jaggery to satisfy the sugar tooth. 

Cinnamon flavour takes the sweet to a different level. I prefer this to the regular cardamom powder added to Indian sweets. 

Coarse powder chia seeds separately. If you try to blend all ingredients together, because of the stickiness of dates, the chia seeds will remain as whole here and there. Almonds may not be powdered smooth.

Almonds can be substituted with pecans or walnuts or any nut of your choice. 

Keep a jar of these power balls at your workstation or dining table, pop in and relish without any guilt anytime, anywhere   😊