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Nori energy balls

Difficulty :
Preparation time : 5 to 10 min
Type of dish : Dessert

The perfect snack for hikes and other outdoor activities!

By Un Océan de Saveurs a company based in Québec’s Gaspé Peninsula specializing in harvesting and processing edible seaweeds.

Ingredients

250 ml (1 cup) raw almonds
125 ml (½ cup) pistachios
250 ml (1 cup) pitted dates
60 ml (¼ cup) dried figs
15 ml (1 Tbsp) chia seeds
15 ml (1 Tbsp) nori flakes (Un Océan de Saveurs)
60 ml (¼ cup) cocoa powder
60 ml (¼ cup) chocolate chips
30 ml (2 Tbsp) maple syrup

Preparation

Coarsely grind the nuts in a food processor.
Add the other ingredients and mix for a few more minutes.
Once evenly mixed, roll into balls as small or large as preferred.
Sprinkle with cocoa and nori flakes.

The nori flakes from Un Océan de Saveurs that are used in this recipe have a delicate plant-like, fragrant and woody flavour with aromatic notes of tea, dried mushrooms and seafood.

This project was made possible through funding from Digital Museums Canada and the participation and collaboration of Université Laval.

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