Raw Energy Balls

Looking for a healthy and delicious snack? These Raw Energy Balls are the perfect choice! Packed with nutritious ingredients like oats, almond butter, chia seeds, and dark chocolate chips, these energy balls will keep you fueled throughout the day. Plus, they are dairy-free, making them suitable for those with dietary restrictions.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup instant oats
• 0.5 cup natural smooth almond butter or peanut butter
• 0.33333334 cup maple syrup or raw honey
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons wheat germ
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or the insides of 1 vanilla bean
• 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips
• 0.25 cup unsweetened flaked coconut

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients – instant oats, almond butter, maple syrup (or raw honey), cinnamon, wheat germ, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, vanilla extract (or vanilla bean insides), dark chocolate chips, and unsweetened flaked coconut.
2. Mix the ingredients until thoroughly incorporated.
3. If using a vanilla bean, cut it open and scrape the insides into the bowl.
4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to allow it to firm up.
5. Alternatively, you can roll the mixture into 1-inch balls immediately using cold wet hands.
6. Store the Raw Energy Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 262.58 kcal
• Fat: 17.84 g
• Saturated Fat: 5.27 g
• Carbohydrates: 21.55 g
• Net Carbohydrates: 16.55 g
• Sugar: 9.23 g
• Cholesterol: 0.08 mg
• Sodium: 12.85 mg
• Protein: 6.88 g
• Vitamin B2: 0.35 mg
• Selenium: 5.63 µg
• Vitamin B3: 1.12 mg
• Manganese: 1.27 mg
• Copper: 0.3 mg
• Fiber: 5 g
• Vitamin B5: 0.26 mg
• Phosphorus: 182.92 mg
• Potassium: 294.86 mg
• Vitamin B6: 0.07 mg
• Vitamin B1: 0.1 mg
• Magnesium: 88.92 mg
• Iron: 1.55 mg
• Folate: 19.69 µg
• Zinc: 1.59 mg
• Calcium: 128.53 mg
• Vitamin E: 5.23 mg

Recipe Details:

• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Servings: 12
• Dairy Free: Yes
• Health Score: 7
• Price Per Serving: $0.6814

Note: This recipe is licensed under CC BY 3.0. You can find the original recipe here.

Enjoy these Raw Energy Balls as a nutritious and satisfying snack anytime!