Raw Broccoli Balls |
Well, we have today a deliciously and healthy recipe. These Raw Broccoli Balls are an easy and healthy recipe to make with only 7 clean, real food ingredients and they’re ready in about 10 minutes!
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These Raw Broccoli Balls are a clean eating, raw food recipe for Gluten-Free Vegan and so easy to make; it’s also a great way to let your little ones help – especially making the balls!
This Raw Broccoli Balls recipe would make a great side dish for a family meal, appetizer for a party or a super healthy snack.
You can eat them plain or dip them in your favorite raw dressing or dip. My favorites are Creamy Jalapeno Dressing and the Spinach and Avocado Dip.
Many of you will ask these unique questions:
- Can we bake these Gluten-Free Vegan Raw No-Bake Broccoli Balls?
The good news is you can make theme depending of what you prefer the most.
If you appreciate to taste of freshness, then make them and roll them into bite size balls, and because they are fresh and natural, enjoy them immediately. They have a softer and moister texture, but are delicious!
And if you want crispiest texture you can dehydrate them or just bake them for just 2 minutes.
- Are These Gluten-Free Vegan Raw No-Bake Broccoli Balls Keto?
I’ll say Yes. This Gluten-Free Vegan Raw No-Bake Broccoli Balls recipe is keto-friendly with approximately 5 net carbs per ball and they are fine to enjoy in moderation.
- Are These Gluten-Free Vegan Raw No-Bake Broccoli Balls Healthy?
Yes, Absolutely.
Let’s compare the ingredients in this recipe with traditional broccoli balls that usually have dairy and/or meat in them:
Gluten-Free Vegan Raw No-Bake Broccoli Ball Ingredients: organic broccoli, organic raw cashews, organic onion, organic garlic, organic extra-virgin olive oil, organic jalapeno, nutritional yeast, Himalayan pink salt
S.A.D. (Standard American Diet) Parmesan Broccoli Balls Ingredients: broccoli, Parmesan cheese, eggs, butter or margarine, sausage or ground meat, onions, salt, pepper.
This healthier version is made with clean, real food ingredients and is not only raw, but vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, keto-friendly, paleo-friendly, Health-friendly and made with Medical Medium healing food ingredients.
Now, after all this bunch of answers I can see the smile in your face when you are reading this words, and I can feel your enthusiastic heart who tell you: Let’s Make Theses Gluten-Free Vegan Raw No-Bake Broccoli Balls, and MAKE OUR FOOD HEALTHIER AGAIN.
So, Let’s start making happiness with this Gluten-Free Vegan Raw No-Bake Broccoli Balls recipe.
Ingredients are the secret to make this Gluten-Free Vegan Raw No-Cook Broccoli Balls very delicious.
- 2 1/2 cups organic raw broccoli pieces
- 2 1/2 cups organic raw cashews
- 1/4 cup organic onion
- 2 cloves organic garlic (freshly crushed)
- 2 tablespoons organic extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 - 1 organic jalapeno
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
Before we move to direction and instructions let’s talk about the benefits of this ingredients:
- This 5 Facts about Broccoli Will Blow Your Mind: *
o high in beta-carotene
o powerful antioxidants
o helps to regulate blood sugar and blood pressure
o more calcium than dairy products
o excellent detoxifier
- This 5 Facts about Onions Will Blow Your Mind: *
o inhibits bone loss in women
o excellent for cardiovascular health
o reduces blood pressure rich
o in healthy sulfur compounds
o lowers blood cholesterol levels
- This 5 Facts about Cashews Will Blow Your Mind: *
o packed with dietary fiber
o rich in “heart healthy” mono-saturated fatty acids
o rich source of mineral
o high in magnesium and copper
o excellent antioxidant
- This 5 Facts about Himalayan Pink Salt Will Blow Your Mind: *
o contains 84 minerals
o unrefined, unprocessed, raw
o promotes stable ph. balance in cells
o controls water levels in the body
o aids digestion and facilitates better nutrient absorption
- This 5 Facts about Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Will Blow Your Mind: *
o lowers blood cholesterol levels
o rich in antioxidants
o improves blood mineralization and calcification
o excellent for heart health
o anti-inflammatory benefits
- This 5 Facts about Garlic Will Blow Your Mind: *
o regulates blood sugar levels
o lowers high blood pressure
o anti-bacterial, analgesic and anesthetizing properties
o antiviral
o lowers cholesterol levels
- This 5 Facts about Nutritional Yeast Will Blow Your Mind: *
o vegan source of vitamin B12
o contains 18 amino acids and is a complete protein
o boosts immune system
o excellent anti-oxidant
o contains 15 minerals
- This 5 Facts about Jalapenos Will Blow Your Mind: *
o excellent antioxidant
o thermogenic food
o anti-inflammatory agent
o high in Vitamins A & C and Bioflavonoids
o anti-bacterial properties
Let’s move now to Instructions:
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- How to Make Gluten-Free Vegan Raw No-Cook Broccoli Balls?
- Add the broccoli pieces and cashews to a food processor and process until they are chopped into small pieces, taking care to not over process.
- Add all remaining ingredients to the food processor and pulse approximately 30-40 times, or until everything is well combined and has a paste-like consistency.
- Adjust the seasonings to your preference.
- Take out a spoonful at a time, squeeze it tightly together in your fist, then shape them with your fingertips into small bite-sized balls.
- Option 1: Enjoy and refrigerate any leftovers.
- Option 2 (Dehydrator): Put the balls on a mesh dehydrator tray and dehydrate at 115 degrees for approximately 10-12 hours.
- Store in an air-tight BPA-free container in the refrigerator.
- Enjoy!
Important: Statements show in the section of the benefits of each ingredients are collected from internet and magazines, and have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Raw Broccoli Balls |
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