What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Appetizers to Desserts: Easy Energy Balls! Do you ever get those mid-morning blahs where all you want to do is go back to bed? Well, here’s a way to get a tasty boost of energy without the guilt of a candy bar. By choosing pure and organic ingredients, you not only reap the health benefits, but you also gain the satisfaction your tummy needs in order to feel full. Make up a batch in minutes, store in the refrigerator, then Grab and Go!
EASY ENERGY BALLS
Ingredients:
1 cup organic creamy dark roasted peanut butter
2/3 cup pure honey
2 cups flaked coconut
2 cups old fashioned whole grain oats
1 cup organic flaxseed
1 cup dark chocolate chips
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup ground nuts
Instructions:
Warm peanut butter just enough to blend well with the honey. Remove from heat and add coconut, oats, flaxseed, and chocolate chips. Mix well. Sprinkle in cinnamon and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly. Roll into 30 bite-size balls, coat in ground nuts, and store in the refrigerator in a sealed container.
My kiddo loves making energy balls so they’re waiting for her after she runs.
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Guilt-free and healthy. Yay! 😋
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This would be really good Gail, packed full of good stuff
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Peanut butter is yummy. Just saying. 🌞
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For sure Gail!
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These look great! I don’t think I can make them. I would just eat them all!
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Secret: Freeze them for portion control. 😜
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Perfect!!
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Love these delightful treats!
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Kid-friendly, husband approved. 😋
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Delicious! These would be a great mid-morning snack. And a mid-afternoon snack. And a late-evening snack. You’re right, I should freeze them.
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Hahaha. Or……double the recipe. 😜
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