How about a sweet treat that nourishes based on whole food and fiber?
energy balls
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons almond butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup almond meal
a pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups oat meal
1 tablespoon cacao nibs
2 tablespoons shredded coconut
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oil, almond butter, maple syrup and vanilla. Add the almond meal, oat meal and salt. Mix well with a fork until combined. Fold in the cacao nibs. Put the bowl into the freezer for 5 minutes to firm up.
Put the shredded coconut into a wide bowl. Form little balls until you have used up all the dough. Roll each ball in the coconut to coat.
Store in the fridge for up to one week.







