Angela's Energy Balls

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cups         oats

2/3 cups            unsweetened coconut

1/2 cup             peanut/almond or other nut butter

1/2 cup             ground flaxseed or chia seeds

1/2 cup             raisins/cranberries (or chocolate chips)

1/2 cup             chopped dates

1/2 cup             sunflower/pumpkin seeds and silvered almonds or walnuts

1/3 cup             honey or molasses

1 tsp                 vanilla extract

1 scoop            whey protein powder or 8 tbsp skim milk powder (OPTIONAL)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Stir all ingredients together in medium bowl until thoroughly mixed
  2. Let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour
  3. Once chilled, roll into balls of about 1" in diameter
  4. Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week
  5. Makes 45-50 balls

 

Nutritional Information: 1 ball 1" size

      Total calories: 87, Carbohydrates: 10.6g, Total fat: 4.3g, Protein (w/o protein powder): 3g, Fiber: 2g