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Seed Cycling Energy Balls Recipe

08 Sep 2020, by Jacki Krsa in Healthy Recipes



๐ŸŒธ Seed Cycling Snack Balls

A delicious way to support hormone balance using the right fats at the right time in your cycle.


๐Ÿฅฃ Ingredients

Base:

  • 300 mL nut or seed butter (almond, cashew, sunflower, pumpkin, or tahini)

  • 50 mL pure maple syrup

Optional flavors:

  • Cinnamon, cocoa, nutmeg, ginger, or vanilla โ€” to taste

For the seed phase:

  • Menses โ†’ Ovulation: 300 mL flax + pumpkin seed meal (1:1 ratio)

  • Ovulation โ†’ Menses: 300 mL sesame + sunflower seed meal (1:1 ratio)

Add-ins:

  • 300 mL dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, or currants)

  • 50 mL unsweetened shredded coconut (for rolling)


๐Ÿงก Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the nut/seed butter and maple syrup until smooth.

  2. Add your chosen spices or flavorings (optional but delicious!).

  3. Gradually stir in the seed meal until fully combined.

  4. Mix in the dried fruit.

  5. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls, then coat in shredded coconut.

  6. Store in a sealed container in the fridge.


๐Ÿ’ช How to Use

Eat 3โ€“4 balls daily as a quick, nourishing snack โ€” especially helpful for managing sweet cravings while supporting hormonal balance naturally.


๐ŸŒป Tip

For the freshest nutrients, grind your own seeds using a coffee grinder dedicated to seeds. Pre-ground flax and seed meals can lose nutrients over time.

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