Wild Northerner Magazine Summer 2016 | Page 67

ENERGY BALLS

1 cup (90g) quick oats (dry)

½ cup (60g) unsweetened coconut flakes

1/2 cup (128g) natural peanut butter

1/3 cup (45g) ground flax

1/3 cup (78mL) water

1/4 cup (40g) chia seeds

1/4 cup (60g) mini semi-sweet/dark chocolate chips

2 Tbsp (42g) pure honey

1 tsp (5mL) vanilla extract

Pinch of cinnamon

Optional: 1 scoop 100% whey protein powder (not included in nutrition info)

Combine ingredients in a large bowl. Use hands to form balls. Enjoy as is, freeze, or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Best warmed up for 10 seconds. Makes 25 (Note: I like to freeze energy balls in threes in small Ziplock bags as quick, accessible snacks)

Per 1 energy ball: 95cal, 5.9g fat, 8.2g carb, 2.2g fibre, 2.6g protein

Food pictures: Danielle Rancourt

1 cup (90g) quick oats (dry)

½ cup (60g) unsweetened coconut flakes

1/2 cup (128g) natural peanut butter

1/3 cup (45g) ground flax

1/3 cup (78mL) water

1/4 cup (40g) chia seeds

1/4 cup (60g) mini semi-sweet/dark chocolate chips

2 Tbsp (42g) pure honey

1 tsp (5mL) vanilla extract

Pinch of cinnamon

Optional: 1 scoop 100% whey protein powder (not included in nutrition info)

Combine ingredients in a large bowl. Use hands to form balls. Enjoy as is, freeze, or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Best warmed up for 10 seconds. (Note: I like to freeze energy balls in threes in small Ziplock bags as quick, accessible snacks)

Per 1 energy ball: 95cal, 5.9g fat, 8.2g carb, 2.2g fibre, 2.6g protein