Power Snack Balls

Power Snack Balls

Published on July 27, 2015 | In By
    • Prep Time
    • Minutes
    • Cook Time
    • Minutes
    • Yield
    • 10
    • 10

A nutritious high-fibre snack to take with you.

Recipe modifier to increase protein
• Add ½ cup of skim milk powder
Helpful with the following side effects
• Fatigue
• Small appetite

tipsIf you use a food processor you can use whole peanuts instead of peanut butter. Store in the refrigerator, covered, for up to two weeks. Or freeze in freezer bag for up to 3 months.

Nutritional Facts

 

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup Peanut butter
  • 1 cup Apple, grated (or ½ cup Apple Sauce)
  • 1 cup (6–8) Large dates, pitted
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • ½ tsp Ground cinnamon (optional)
  • ½ tsp Ground ginger (optional)
  • 1 cup Large flake oats
  • 1 cup Shelled pumpkin seeds (Pepitas)

Nutrition Info

Instructions

  1. Soak the dates in water for 5 minutes.
  2. Grate the apple and cut the dates in small pieces.
  3. In a bowl, mix all ingredients together until well combined and sticky enough to hold the shape of a ball.
  4. Take 2 tablespoons of the mixture at a time and roll into a ball. Place them on a plate lined with parchment paper.
  5. Roll the balls in ground pumpkin seeds before chilling (optional).
  6. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
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