Chocolate Power Balls

1/2 c. sunflower seeds
1/3 c. sesame seeds
1 T. chia seeds, opt.
1 c. dates
1/2 T. vanilla
1/4-1/2 c. chocolate chips
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/8-1/4 tsp. cardamom, opt.
1/2 T. water or orange juice

In a food processor, pulse seeds and dates until well ground.  Add remaining ingredients and whirl until a ball forms.  Use your hands to form 1" balls and place on a greased cookie sheet. Refrigerate for 1 hour to harden.

*The original recipe uses nuts, which we can't do, so I modified it as shown above.

1 c. walnuts
1 c. cashews
1 c. dates
1 T. chia seeds
1 T. vanilla
1/2 chocolate chips
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8-1/4 tsp. cardamom
1 T. water or orange juice