You could try using pumpkin or sunflower seeds, or
perhaps cashew nuts.
Not exact matches
Could you substitute macadamia
nuts for the
cashews or
perhaps a combo of mac and brazil
nuts?
Start on low speed, if using a Vitamix, use the tamper and push down the
cashews (if you are using a food - processor, you will have to start and stop the processor,
perhaps to give it a rest, and move the
nuts back into the blade).
I'm sure there are far worse things you can eat... I didn't have chia / hemp seeds so replaced with
cashews nuts & sesame seeds I also don't like things too sweet so replaced sugar with dark chocolate... thought this too would help bind them together — less sweet
perhaps or do I just love chocolate obviously taste is important.
Start on low speed, if using a Vitamix, use the tamper and push down the
cashews (if you are using a food - processor, you will have to start and stop the processor,
perhaps to give it a rest, and move the
nuts back into the blade).